Nodus Factory
Nodus Duralumin Friction Rings
Nodus Duralumin Friction Rings
SKU:NF-FRD-14
Low-friction textile rigging hardware. Match rope diameter, connector geometry, static or dynamic use, and published load limits before ordering.
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- Ships in 1–5 business days
- 30-day returns
- Advice from real cruisers
Duralumin Friction ring®
FrD® the Nodus Factory® friction ring is an hard anodized aluminium ring with a super slippery Teflon coated surface. It is also very light, reliable and resistant. The Nodus friction ring is used in numerous applications and for all types of rope.
Description - single ring
FrD® the Nodus Factory® friction ring has a super slippery Teflon coated surface. It is also very light, reliable and resistant. The Nodus friction ring is used in numerous applications and for all types of rope.
This product allows an infinite number of combinations, especially where peak loads are the rule, such as backstays, cascade dumbbells, barbers and many others.
+ Uses
- Mast foot, in-hauler
- Barber, in-haulers or as spare pulley
- Tackle (Mainsail, vang, running backstay, etc.)
- Hoists (mainsail, vang, running backstay,…etc)
Watch this informative video for product information:
Shipping & lead times
Shipping & lead times
We're a small team of boaters and we pack orders within 1–5 business days (no weekend or holiday packing). You'll get an email with tracking as soon as a label goes on your box.
Specialty items — fire extinguishers (dangerous goods) and low-stock or built-to-order gear — can take longer; the product description will say so. On a tight timeline or meeting your boat somewhere specific? Contact us and we’ll work out the fastest way to get gear to you.
International orders ship DDU: local duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Full details in our shipping policy.
Returns & refunds
Returns & refunds
30-day returns from the date of purchase. Items must be unused, in the original packaging with all cables and accessories, with proof of purchase.
Contact us before shipping anything back — we’ll send the return form that must accompany your return. Fire extinguisher and lithium battery items carry a $15 administrative fee on returns.
Read the full refund policy.
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Everyone here is a current or past cruiser — we’ve docked short-handed, re-rigged at anchor, and chased 12V gremlins too. Not sure this is the right fit for your boat? Send us your question before you order and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Check the rigging match before ordering
- Rope and groove: match the recommended running-line diameter and the ring or groove dimensions.
- Static or dynamic use: confirm whether the exact model is intended for movement, redirection, or primarily static load.
- Load and angle: use the published limit for the selected size and account for the actual deflection and purchase geometry.
- Connector fit: check the textile loop, shackle, locking method, articulation, and attachment point together.
Product specifications and details
Duralumin Friction ring®
FrD® the Nodus Factory® friction ring is an hard anodized aluminium ring with a super slippery Teflon coated surface. It is also very light, reliable and resistant. The Nodus friction ring is used in numerous applications and for all types of rope.
Description - single ring
FrD® the Nodus Factory® friction ring has a super slippery Teflon coated surface. It is also very light, reliable and resistant. The Nodus friction ring is used in numerous applications and for all types of rope.
This product allows an infinite number of combinations, especially where peak loads are the rule, such as backstays, cascade dumbbells, barbers and many others.
+ Uses
- Mast foot, in-hauler
- Barber, in-haulers or as spare pulley
- Tackle (Mainsail, vang, running backstay, etc.)
- Hoists (mainsail, vang, running backstay,…etc)
Watch this informative video for product information: