Largest selection of link separator tools for riggers!
11-1-176-1
The 11-1-176-1 link separating tool has been the go to for rigging shops for decades to separate L bar and U bar parachute connecting links such as PS22002-1
This tool works. BUT, it's expensive ($400-$1,200 dollars) meaning it's hard to own multiple, it only works on a table top or flap surface, it doesn't allow disconnecting of links in tight spaces, it's not easy to transport or pack into a portable rigging kit (2 lbs), and it's bound by MIL-SPEC MIL-DTL-43243.
Check out 82 Innovation's tools that do the same function plus more.
Contact if you are looking for 11-1-176-1 manufactured or produced in large quantities. We think the tools below are better but we understand if you require the 11-1-176.
THIN SLICE V1 (PATENT PENDING)
Parachute Link Separator Tool V1. $100
82 INNOVATIONS has designed a parachute link connector separator tool that is 1/4 the price, is lighter, doesn't require a flat working surface for use, packs and transports easier, and is generally an easier product to use for separating parachute connecting links. Performs better than separator tool P/N 11-1-176-1 , NSN 1670-00-072-4941 , or MILS43243 . Separates H359 and MS22021 separable links "11-1-176-1".
THIN SLICE is named after Project Thin Slice, one of the projects to specially modify C-130 for special operations. The THIN SLICE is an alternative to the 11-1-176-1, and is arguably a better tool.
These products are not attached to a MIL-SPEC so they do not have to meet strange requirements that drive up the price.
Comes with a small carrying case.
Why choose the 82 Innovations Parachute Link Separator Tool over the 11-1-176-1?
1. It's affordable, 1/3 or 1/4 (depending on where you order a 11-1-176-1 from) the price means you can get more tools for your shop.
2. Its packable. This tool fits in tool bags, rigger kits, etc.
3. Lightweight! Aluminum construction
4. It works without a flat surface. Need to disconnect a link that is attached to equipment? Need to reach into a tight area to do it? Our tool does it.
These will come with minor scuffs at the tool end. I test each one of these on L-bar and U-bar links before packaging them.
These are handmade in USA, they are not perfect or without tooling marks. Trying to avoid the Made in China factories.
Perfect for military rigging units that have mobile kits. Carry and pack 8 Thin Slice tools for the same weight of a single 11-1-176-1.
THIN SLICE V1
($0.00 shipping)
0 IN STOCK. MADE TO ORDER. TWO DAY BUILD TIME FOR QUANTITY UNDER 5. THREE DAY BUILD TIME FOR LARGER ORDERS.
THIN SLICE V2 and V3 (PATENT PENDING)
$150 without CYPRES V2. $170 with CYPRES pin V3.
4 tools in 1! Like V1, V2 is a parachute link connector separator tool that is 1/2 the price, is lighter, doesn't require a flat working surface for use, packs and transports easier, and is generally an easier product to use for separating parachute connecting links. On top of that, it's 4 tools in 1. An 8" ruler, packing paddle, parachute Link removal tool, and a CYPRES temporary pin tool.
Thin Slice V2 is 3 tools in 1.
-A link separator
-An 8" Ruler
-Aluminum packing paddle (1.5" x 1/8" x 8")
Comes with a small carrying case.
Light, packable, multi-tool that makes quick work of separating L and U bar connector links. Gets into tight spaces just like V1!
Click any of the V2 photos to be taken to our YouTube Channel to see the features of V2 and V3 in action.
These will come with minor scuffs at the tool end. I test each one of these on L-bar and U-bar links before packaging them.
These are handmade in USA, they are not perfect or without tooling marks. Trying to avoid the Made in China factories.
Thin Slice V3 is 4 tools in 1.
-A link separator
-An 8" Ruler
-Aluminum packing paddle (1.5" x 1/8" x 8")
-CYPRES temporary pin
Comes with a small carrying case.
Light, packable, multi-tool that makes quick work of separating L and U bar connector links. Gets into tight spaces just like V1 and V2.
Click any of the photos to be taken to our YouTube Channel to see the features of V2 and V3 in action.
These will come with minor scuffs at the tool end. I test each one of these on L-bar and U-bar links before packaging them.
These are handmade in USA, they are not perfect or without tooling marks. Trying to avoid the Made in China factories.
THIN SLICE V2
($0.00 shipping)
6 IN STOCK.
THIN SLICE V3
($0.00 shipping)
0 IN STOCK. MADE TO ORDER. Contact for quantity needed or to rush a delivery.
THIN SLICE V4 (PATENT PENDING)
$225
Single tool for all styles of parachute links. Disconnects/separates military style L-bar/U-bar links, an 8" ruler, an 8" aluminum packing paddle, and slots to tighten or loosen RAPIDE style parachute links.
Thin Slice V4 is THE parachute link tool. Separable links or RAPIDE links, it does them both.
-A military style (L or U bar) link separator.
-A RAPIDE style link tool, tightens/loosens or allows you to properly torque with a torque wrench to manufacturer specs. Can also do the "hand tight + 1/4 turn" method for RAPIDE links.
-Aluminum 8" Ruler
-Aluminum parachute packing paddle.
Click any of the photos to be taken to our YouTube channel to see the early prototype V4 in action.
Light, packable, multi-tool that makes quick work of separating L and U bar connector links as well as RAPIDE style links. Gets into tight spaces just like V1, V2, V3, and V5.
Click any of the photos to be taken to our YouTube Channel to see the features of V4 in action.
Final product coming soon after months of refining. Production version will have 3/8" and 1/4" hole for torque wrench connection and will have multiple slots for common RAPIDE link sizes.
Customization is available for your needs
These will come with minor scuffs at the tool end. I test each one of these on L-bar, U-bar, and RAPIDE links before packaging them.
These are handmade in USA, they are not perfect or without tooling marks. Trying to avoid the Made in China factories.
Comes with a small carrying case and a set of Craftsman Offset Screwdrivers (to loosen screws on Separable links)
Metal pieces measure 8" x 1.5" x 0.25". Paddle is aluminum, RAPIDE tool is steel.
Click any photos to be taken to our YouTube videos.
TORQUE ADAPTER
t = torque required for that size RAPIDE link (provided by RAPIDE link in their manuals.
a = the length of your torque wrench. Typically measured from the center of the 3/8" drive to the middle of your torque wrench handle.
b = distance from center of 3/8" hole to center of RAPIDE link slot on the THIN SLICE tool.
T = how much torque you will want to set on your torque wrench to account for the adapter with the calculation.
THIN SLICE V4
($0.00 shipping)
Coming Soon
THIN SLICE LOW COST V5 (PATENT PENDING).
$65
Low cost aluminum version that separates parachute links
Separates L-Bar and U-Bar parachute links. Low cost without all the frills and options.
Does exactly what you want it to do without all the options, features, and additional tools like the other versions. If you just need a handy tool to separate parachute links and have some handy aluminum packing paddles this is it.
1/6th the price of a 11-1-176-1.
Light, packable, multi-tool that makes quick work of separating L and U bar connector links. Gets into tight spaces just like V1, V2, and V3.
Packing paddles are 1.5" x 1/8" x 8"
These will come with minor scuffs at the tool end. I test each one of these on L-bar links before packaging them.
These are handmade in USA, they are not perfect or without tooling marks. Trying to avoid the Made in China factories.
Comes with a small carrying case.
THIN SLICE V5
($0.00 shipping)
0 IN STOCK. MADE TO ORDER. Contact for quantity needed or to rush a delivery.
PARACHUTE PACKING PADDLES
$40
Standard sizes are: 15" Long x 1.5" Wide x 0.25" Thick and 20" Long x 1.5" Wide x 0.25" Thick.
Large aluminum parachute packing paddle. All edges smoothed and rounded to prevent damage to your equipment.
Senior Parachute Riggers, Master Parachute Riggers, and military parachute riggers alike will all find a use for this very large parachute packing paddle.
If you are looking for large quantities or bulk orders, let us know. We can make these in custom lengths as well if you have an ideal length for your shop.
ALUMINUM PARACHUTE PACKING PADDLE
($0.00 shipping)
0 IN STOCK. MADE TO ORDER. Contact for quantity needed or to rush a delivery.
LOW PROFILE PARACHUTE TENSION DEVICE.
$60
Parachute tension device for parachutes with L-Bar or U-Bar connector links. Utilizes a hook style attachment point to prevent the dreaded L-Bar slip-off that happens, occasionally, during tensioning. Slip L-Bar/U-Bars into the hooks, once tension begins to be applied they cannot slip off. Made of aluminum and small enough to pack into small rigging kits.
Hook style prevents the dreaded "slip-off" that can occur with other tension devices. No need to put packing weights or ties onto this tension device. L-Bars/U-Bars cannot slip off once tension is applied.
Small and packable into mobile rigging kits.
Dimensions:
8" Long x 4" Wide x 2" Tall
Made from aluminum.
Strong enough to apply plenty of tension to parachutes but light enough to be included in mobille kits.
Improved and stronger version in work. Contact us and we will share the latest version we are working on.
Does not Include a tension strap. Why? Because there is no tension strap that meets the needs of every rigging facility. Sometimes you a rigging in a large bay and need a long run of rope to pull tension.
We recommend Paracord or tubular nylon to tie off at your rigging shop. Simply pull tension with that cord through the provided hole and tie off the cord.
LOW PROFILE PARACHUTE TENSION DEVICE
($0.00 shipping)
0 IN STOCK. MADE TO ORDER.
Low Cost 11-1-176-1
$150
The 11-1-176-1 is a great tool for tabletop rigging. We believe the V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 are all better tools for separating links because we rarely need to separate links in a perfect environment and the 11-1-176-1 tool makes you bring the parachute to the tool instead of the tool to the parachute. 11-1-176-1 is a tool that will be around as long a L and U bar links are, at least in the US Military. Why? Because the 11-1-176-1 has a MIL-SPEC and NSN
LOW COST $150
Want a tabletop link style separator like the 11-1-176-1 but without the price? Want a link separator that can mounted to your table so it doesn't grow legs? This is it.
LIGHTWEIGHT
Does your rigging shop need a 11-1-176-1? Do you want to pay $375-1300 for each one? That is the price range that the government is paying for these tools. You could have 8 tools for the same price as a single 11-1-176-1. And guess what, if something breaks on it, you can fix it.
REPAIRABLE
Bare tool without base. If you want to make your own base or so you can mount the link separator to a table, workbench, tool box, etc