Guide · Loading pins
Strap loading pin vs rigid loading pin
Spud's strap loading pins against rigid pins from Rogue, Lattice and Golden Grip: plate family, length, connection and each maker's stated rating.
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Short answer
A strap loading pin hangs plates on a strap below the pulley; a rigid pin is a single steel post with an eye or loop on top. We found no data comparing the two, so compare what makers document: plate family, length, how it connects and the stated rating. Spud's strap pins are made for Spud's own pulley systems.
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Spud's strap pins
Spud sells two strap loading pins, one per plate family. It describes the 1 in version as made for standard plates with a 1 in hole, and sells a separate Olympic version for 2 in plates.[1][2] They are not interchangeable.
Olympic strap pin. Spud offers it in 12 in and 18 in strap options. It describes the 18 in for tall racks or ceiling mounts and the 12 in for shorter racks.[2] Spud states it can be loaded with up to 550 lb of Olympic plate weight.[2]
1 in strap pin. The variant selector lists 11 in and 17 in strap options.[1] The description on the same page says 12 in or 18 in. Confirm the length with Spud before you order. The 1 in page also repeats the Olympic page's 550 lb sentence word for word, so we do not treat it as the 1 in version's rating; ask Spud for that figure.
What they work with. Spud says both pins are for use with Spud Inc. Econo Pulley Systems and link through an attached ring.[2][1] That is the pairing Spud documents. It does not say the pins are approved for other makers' pulleys.
Rigid pins
A rigid pin is one piece with a connection point at the top:
- Rogue Loading Pin: 12 in, steel. Rogue ships one pin and says the strap and carabiner are not included; it publishes no load rating.[3]
- Lattice Lifting Pin: a carabiner-friendly mounting hole and a cork base; carabiner not included.[4]
- Golden Grip loading pin: a steel loop at the top, with a carabiner included.[5]
Side by side
| Type and model | Plate family | Length | Connection | Rating, as stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strap: Spud Olympic | 2 in Olympic | 12 or 18 in strap | Attached ring, for Spud Econo pulleys | Up to 550 lb of Olympic plates |
| Strap: Spud 1 in | 1 in standard | Listed as 11 or 17 in; description says 12 or 18 in | Attached ring, for Spud Econo pulleys | Confirm with Spud |
| Rigid: Rogue | Not named (1.91 in diameter listed) | 12 in | Strap and carabiner not included | None published |
| Rigid: Lattice | 1 in and 2 in plates | Listed dimensions 10 x 10 x 28 cm | Mounting hole; no carabiner | 130 kg (287 lb) |
| Rigid: Golden Grip | 25 mm or 50 mm variant | About 32 cm (12.5 in) | Steel loop; carabiner included | 150 kg (25 mm), 180 kg (50 mm) |
The Lattice, Rogue and Golden Grip details come from their pages.[4][3][5]
Which to choose
There is no comparative data to settle "strap or rigid". Choose on fit:
- Your pulley. If you own a Spud Econo pulley, Spud documents its strap pins for it. For other pulleys, choose a pin whose maker does not tie it to one system, or ask your pulley maker.
- Your plates. Match the plate family, as in the pin diameter guide.
- The rating. Use only the maker's figure for that variant. Where none is published, it is unknown.
- The connector. If none is included, plan one with our carabiner fit guide.
A rigid pin for Olympic plates
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Choose the Olympic loading pin (rigid), for 2 in Olympic plates. Titan rates it for 300 lb, says it may not fit some tight-tolerance or specialty plates, and does not include a carabiner.
More on choosing
On Amazon, check that 'Ships from / Sold by' is Amazon.com or Titan.
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Questions
Which is better for a rack pulley, a strap pin or a rigid pin?
We found no comparative data, so compare the documented fields: plate family, length, how it connects and the maker's rating. Spud's strap pins are made for Spud's own Econo pulley systems.[2]
Does a strap loading pin fit any pulley?
Spud says its strap loading pins are for use with Spud Inc. Econo Pulley Systems, linked with the attached ring. It does not say they are approved for other pulleys, so ask Spud before using one elsewhere.[2][1]