{"product_id":"nickle-plated-3-link-handcuffs-with-pouch","title":"Nickle Plated 3 Link Handcuffs with pouch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are nickel plated carbon steel handcuffs built on a 3-link chain rather than the rigid hinge seen on hinged-style cuffs, which gives the wearer more wrist movement and makes the set easier to apply to a resisting subject. The chain-link format is the standard choice across South African security companies, private investigators and correctional staff who need a restraint that packs flat, moves with the body and still locks down hard once the ratchet engages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bright nickel finish resists corrosion and wear far better than a plain blued or painted surface, and it is the finish most commonly stocked by local PPE and security wholesalers under names such as Handcuff Chain Link Nickel Plated Double Locking. Two cheek plates per cuff, a 3-tooth tumbler lock and a 19-position ratchet keep the design consistent with the double-locking cuffs used by professional restraint teams, while the set ships with two keys and a zip-close pouch so it is ready to carry on a duty belt straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets a 3-link set apart from both single-hinge and 5-link versions is the balance it strikes: enough chain to let the subject's wrists rotate independently, reducing injury risk and complaint potential, without the extra slack of a longer 5-link chain that some agencies restrict for close-quarter control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel body with a nickel plated finish resists rust and keeps a bright, professional appearance after repeated use and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-link chain construction lets the wrists move independently of each other, reducing strain on a restrained subject compared with a rigid single-hinge cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-locking mechanism with a 3-tooth tumbler stops the ratchet over-tightening once engaged, a safety feature most security standard operating procedures require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19-position ratchet on a 3 mm thick bar allows a close, secure fit across a wide range of wrist sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced cheek plates at roughly 2 mm per side and 12 machine-riveted points keep the frame rigid under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with two single-locking keys on a split ring, so a spare is always on hand if one key goes missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-up moulded carry pouch with a belt loop keeps the set, chain and keys together and protected when not deployed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; width:35%; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eChain Link Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCarbon steel, case-hardened internals (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNickel plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eLocking System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble lock, 3-tooth tumbler (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eRatchet Positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19 locking positions (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eRatchet Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 mm (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCheek Plate Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 mm per side (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eRivet Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 machine-riveted points (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eInside Cuff Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50 mm static diameter (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eWeight per Cuff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eapproximately 320 g (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eKeys Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 single-locking keys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eCarry Pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZip-close moulded pouch with belt loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cuffs are machined from carbon steel and plated with nickel, a finish chosen over bluing or black oxide because it shrugs off sweat, handling and repeated contact with a duty belt without flaking. Internally the components are case-hardened so the ratchet teeth do not wear smooth after months of daily cycling. Twelve rivet points hold the two cheek plates of each cuff together, and the pins connecting the 3-link chain are set to resist prising or drilling attempts, consistent with anti-tamper handcuff designs sold to the security trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 19-position ratchet and roughly 50 mm static inside diameter fit the large majority of adult wrists, from slender to heavy-set, and the double lock prevents the ratchet creeping tighter once set, an important detail during transport or prolonged restraint. The keys supplied are standard single-locking handcuff keys; they are not guaranteed to be universal across every handcuff brand, so agencies standardising on a single key type should confirm compatibility before bulk purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne set of nickel plated 3-link chain handcuffs, two galvanised single-locking keys on a split ring, and a black zip-close carry pouch with a belt loop for duty-belt mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the chain and ratchet down after exposure to sweat, rain or dust, and apply a light drop of gun oil or lock lubricant into the keyway and ratchet mechanism every few months to keep the double lock cycling smoothly. Store the set in the supplied pouch rather than loose in a bag, since the pouch keeps grit out of the ratchet teeth and stops the keys from scratching the plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate security officers, armed response personnel, correctional and transport escort staff, and civilians who keep a restraint set for home or vehicle security will find this set does the job a hinged cuff does, with the added wrist articulation a chain link gives a subject during extended restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the double lock stop the cuffs tightening further once applied?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, engaging the double lock with the key tip stops the ratchet advancing, which prevents accidental over-tightening during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill any handcuff key open these?\u003c\/strong\u003e The two keys supplied will, but cross-brand compatibility with other manufacturers' handcuffs is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the chain length be changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e This set is supplied as a fixed 3-link chain; longer 5-link or custom lengths are a different product and not interchangeable with this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pouch included or sold separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e The pouch, with its belt loop and zip closure, ships as part of this set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camdix Wapens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68107932598501,"sku":"CDX-HANDCUF3","price":406.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/0010\/6725\/files\/nickle-plated-3-link-handcuffs-with-pouch-1.jpg?v=1794471510","url":"https:\/\/guardsondutyshop.co.za\/products\/nickle-plated-3-link-handcuffs-with-pouch","provider":"Guards On Duty Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}