Connectors type RAMFOR has the same outside shape as a traditional Kenter joining shackle, but with improved fatigue properties. The difference is the design of the interior. The RAMFOR and RAMFOR Slim designs have a locking head of a different design than that of the Kenter joining shackles. This locking head has been designed to provide a larger load-carrying area, which in turn gives a better stress distribution.
 

RAMFOR and RAMFOR Slim type connectors have the same outside shape as the Kenter joining shackle and the RAMFOR Slim has a reduced thickness equal to the Baldt type connector. The slim shape will enable the RAMFOR Slim connector to be used on every mooring system on semisubmersibles, offshore loading systems etc. and will fit any wildcat.
 

RAMFOR and RAMFOR Slim are dismantled/assembled in a similar way as the Kenter joining shackle, but with greater ease.