D-Ring Cobra PRO 18kN 50mm XL Buckle - AustriAlpin

The D-RING COBRA® PRO STYLE 18kN aluminum 50mm buckle with the XL clips and in color MATTE BLACK ANODIZED from the Austrian manufacturer AustriAlpin is a safety buckle made of aluminum with an integrated D-Ring, one of the most resistant on the market due to its break resistance and its patented locking mechanism.

This Cobra buckle with D-Ring belongs to the Pro Style 18kN buckle range, which is thicker and more resistant than the Pro Style range. It complies with the standard ANSI Z359.12-2019 which ensures that it supports at least 15kN of force in the buckle and 22kN in the D-Ring. However, the manufacturer guarantees 18kN of resistance.

It has the capacity to support 9kN of tensile strength and 18kN in loop configuration when combined with a quality belt. This version of the COBRA® PRO STYLE is made for 50mm wide belts and has brass clips size XL so that they can be easily opened, even with gloves.

The adjustment bars from the buckle on the male part eliminate the need for seams, however, in the D-Ring area we will need to sew the belt or use some type of velcro adjustment or similar. 

The buckle locking mechanism, patented by AustriAlpin, guarantees the security of the closure since we need to press both clips simultaneously to open it, which makes unilateral release or release under tension almost impossible. The buckle lock is confirmed with a distinctive "click" sound. The cutout on the back of the COBRA® PRO STYLE 18kN buckle prevents dirt, dust, ice, or snow from accumulating on the buckle, which increases its lifespan even more.

This buckle is made of aluminum with a matte black anodized finish. The buckle has a weight of 168 g. The AUSTRIALPIN D-RING Cobra® Pro Style 18kN 50mm is manufactured in Austria and its design is patented. It is compatible with belts up to 50mm.

Manufacturer's notice about the anodized finish:

"Depending on the type of aluminum and batch, the finish may vary in quality and color. This particularly affects the Cobra buckles, which are produced in high-quality and durable aluminum. Despite the high level of production quality of the buckles, it is not possible to achieve consistent results regarding the finish. The buckles may have different color shades. AUSTRIALPIN does not accept claims arising from the finish (color) of the buckles."