Navtec Fibre Fittings

Navtec have two fiber rigging systems: Kevlar Biconic and PBO Biconic. The fittings on this page are specific to each of these two systems.

Kevlar Biconic Cable

Made from unidirectional Aramid fibers covered in a lightweight polyurethane jacket for UV and abrasion resistance, Navtec’s Kevlar Biconic system is lightweight, flexible, low-stretch, durable, and strong enough to replace rod or wire rigging. Navtec Biconic Kevlar is typically used for backstays, running backstays, and checkstays.

PBO Biconic

Made from unidirectional PBO fibers covered in a lightweight polyurethane jacket for UV and abrasion resistance, Navtec’s PBO Biconic system is lightweight, flexible, extremely low-stretch, and durable. Navtec Biconic PBO can be used anywhere to gain weight savings over rod.

	Kevlar Double Jaw Toggle Terminal Offers the highest strength and lowest weight in terminal bodies and reducers. Low-weight, high-strength anodised aluminium bodies are used to mate with high modulus Aramid Fiber Cable. Titanium options are also available. End fittings are made from 316 stainless.	Specifications
	Kevlar Eye Jaw Toggle Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength aluminium except with 17-4 SS in the largest sizes. Includes the socket, cone and 316 Stainless Steel reducer with eye end toggle.	Specifications
	Kevlar Fork Terminal Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength aluminium except with 17-4 SS in the largest sizes. Includes the socket, cone and 316 Stainless Steel reducer with fork end	Specifications
	Kevlar Marine Eye Terminal Offers the highest strength and lowest weight in terminal bodies and reducers. Low-weight, high-strength anodised aluminium bodies are used to mate with high modulus Aramid Fiber Cable. Titanium options are also available. End fittings are made from 316 stainless.	Specifications
	Kevlar Shroud Terminal Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength aluminium. Includes the socket, cone and 316 Stainless Steel reducer with shroud terminal.	Specifications
	Kevlar Socket Made from high-strength aluminium except in the largest sizes. Includes the socket, cone, and 316 Stainless Steel reducer. Used with eyes, T's, swivel eyes, studs, forks, toggles, shroud terminals and lashing eyes to make a complete line of fitting for the soft Kevlar.	Specifications
`	Kevlar Swivel Eye Terminal Offers the highest strength and lowest weight in terminal bodies and reducers. Low-weight, high-strength anodised aluminium bodies are used to mate with high modulus Aramid Fiber Cable. Titanium options are also available. End fittings are made from 316 stainless.	Specifications
	Kevlar T Terminal Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength aluminium except with 17-4 SS in the largest sizes. Includes the socket, cone and 316 Stainless Steel reducer with threaded studs.	Specifications
	Kevlar Threaded Studs Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength aluminium except with 17-4 SS in the largest sizes. Includes the socket, cone and 316 Stainless Steel reducer with threaded studs.	Specifications
	PBO Eye Used with soft PBO cable. Made from titanium to be as strong and light as possible. Includes the socket, cone and eye.	Specifications
	PBO Lashing Eye Used with soft PBO cable. Made from titanium to be as strong and light as possible. Includes the socket, cone and large eye for lashing.	Specifications
	PBO Titanium Sockets Used with soft PBO cable. Made from titanium to be as strong and light as possible. Includes the socket and cone.	Specifications