Lap Something

[Banjo_Bro]

Was grabbing some hardware for my new ring buckle suspension, and came across this little piece of bent metal called a lap buckle--lap ring--lap loop--I cant remember exactly but it was lap something (edit, it's lap link). The purpose it appears to serve in hammock-lore is that of either a biner or dutch clip. I haven't used it for an extended time, but it seems to do the job all right.

While I know it is neither of these and certainly not made for this job, I wanted to get someone else's opinion. Oh, and the label said "500 lb working load."

(Edit: I did tighten the separation a bit using a vise, to be safe)

[gmcttr]

Is this the product? Light Duty Bend-Close Chain Connectors

edit...I hate linking to McMaster Carr.....you'll have to select the Light Duty Bend-Close Chain Connectors on the linked page.

[Banjo_Bro]

Is this the product? Light Duty Bend-Close Chain Connectors

Yeah there it is. Mine are 1/4 inch thick.

And it was LAP LINKS. That was the word...