Quick link: known as maillon, maillon rapide or quick link is a metal link, similar to a carabiner,
Quick links are to be used as all-purpose connectors. Its particular shapes will be chosen accordingly for every specific use
It is can be found in climbing and caving. In caving they are used to make secure and vital connections such as those when using single rope or for attaching ropes to anchor points. In climbing they are used to construct leave-in-place abseil anchors. Quick links can also be used for fastening harnesses with a dual attachment point.