Welded rings - also known as welded D-rings, O-rings, or solid rings - are the closed metal rings used as attachment points, load connectors, and link components in chains, harnesses, hanging systems, and load securing assemblies. At the DIY Hardware Store, our welded rings cover the round, D-shaped, and oval formats used in domestic DIY, agricultural, marine, and general engineering applications where a reliable, closed loop connection point is needed.
Unlike split rings (which can open under load) and screw-link connectors (which can work loose), a welded ring is a single continuous piece of metal with no closures, joints, or openings that could fail or allow detachment. This makes welded rings the correct specification for permanent, load-bearing anchor points - fixed to posts, beams, and structural members as connection points for chains, ropes, and tackle; sewn or riveted into straps and harnesses as D-ring attachment points; and used throughout rigging and lifting applications where reliability is non-negotiable.
- Continuous welded construction - no closures or weak joints
- Round, D-shaped, and oval ring formats available
- Fixed connection points for chains, ropes, and tackle
- Used in harnesses, straps, and load securing assemblies
- Galvanised steel and stainless steel for different environments
- Multiple sizes matched to standard chain and shackle diameters