Product Description
Sea Catch Toggle Release Mechanisms
Sea Catch Toggle Releases provide controlled release of lines or loads under tension. Constructed from aerospace-grade stainless steel, they are built for marine, industrial, and specialty rigging environments.
Units are available from 1 to 600 ton capacities and support both on-load and off-load release. The proven toggle linkage design ensures smooth, reliable operation with no springs and minimal maintenance.
Important: Sea Catch devices are release mechanisms only and are not designed or rated for lifting or hoisting.
Key Features
- On-load and off-load release capability
- All-stainless steel construction
- Perpendicular or parallel release directions
- Hitch pin safety lock
- Precision-cut, low-friction components
- No springs or fragile parts
Release & Configuration Options
| Option | Model Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Release | Standard | Lanyard or pull-line activation. |
| Pneumatic Release | AIR | Remote air-cylinder operation (60–100 PSI) with manual backup. |
| Hydraulic Release | RAM | Remote hydraulic-cylinder activation (up to 5,000 PSI) with manual backup. |
| Reverse Lever | RL | Side-access lever for tight or restricted installations. |
| Large Mouth | LM | Enlarged jaw opening for webbing, straps, or synthetic line. |
Applications
Commonly used in marine towing and recovery, rescue and launch deployment, anchor and buoy release systems, payload and test platforms, and film or special effects rigging where controlled release under load is required.
Trusted in demanding industries worldwide since 1994.

Specifications
Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.