| Name: | Hugh Banner HB 11mm Autolock (Captive Pin) |
| Category: | twist lock |
| Locking Type: | full-auto |
| Locks: | single |
| Unlock Style: | twist |
| Sleeve Rotation: | 90° (unlocked) | 90° (maximum) |
| Shape: | asymmetric D |
| Material: | aluminum |
| Profile: | flat |
| Nose: | notch & pin |
| Nose Guard: | none |
| Rivets: | mixed |
| Gate Shield: | none |
| Anti Crossload: | pin: installed |
| Weight: | 81.5 g |
| Dimensions: | Length: 109.80 mm Width: 63.82 mm Depth (basket end): 9.44 mm Gate Opening: 19.24 mm |
| Strength Ratings: |  30 kN |  9 kN |
| Other Markings: | Forged: (ratings) | HB WALES Stamped: (ce-logo)0086 01B |
| Batch Marking Location: | spine-exterior-right |
| Summary: | 30kN captive pin twistlock |
| Description & Commentary: | Defunct climbing equipment manufacturer Hugh banner (1980s-2005) produced a number of twistlock carabiners (which they called Autolock) in the later 1990s and early 2000s as part of their Hi-Spec line, including this HB 11mm model. This example has a permanently installed captive pin and boasts an impressive 30kN major axis strength rating. The lower/hinge rivet is flattened to clear the locking sleeve, whereas the heads of the upper/nose rivet are domed. Unfortunately, the domed rivet heads protrude significantly from the gate body, and the sharp edges will easily catch on soft goods in use. |