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Size 3 blocks
All with plain or ball bearing sheaves
A strong lightweight range of blocks suitable for use on dinghies, dayboats and cruising yachts ideal for mainsheet, vang tackles, lead blocks or wherever a powerful and compact purchase tackle is required.
A comprehensive range of Camcleat, Fiddle and Fiddle & Camcleat versions are also included.
BALL BEARING BLOCKS:
With our unique super low friction ball race system featuring acetal sheaves with delrin ball bearings running on a large diameter centre boss. This allows us to fit more load bearing balls which ensure extremely low friction performance even under high loads.
PLAIN BEARING BLOCKS:
Have a precision moulded acetal sheave running a large diameter brass centre bearing ensuring free running under the highest loads.
FIXED EYE CLEVIS PIN:
A simple low priced fixed eye block with removable clevis pin for fixing. Pin Dia 5mm. Width between straps: 13mm
FIXED EYE:
Has a plain attachment eye.
REVERSE SHACKLE:
Removable shackle can be set at 90° to sheave.
SWIVEL:
Fully swivelling head with removable shackle.
VARILOC MULTI HEAD:
Allows swivel to be locked at 30 degree positions in relation to sheave. Inverting the lock converts to swivel mode. Supplied with screw pin shackle.
SNAP SHACKLE:
Features a cast stainless steel snap shackle with swivelling action. Ideal for use as quick release downhauls or vang tackles.
UPRIGHT:
Allows lines to pass under sheave. Fastening Dia: 5mm.
UPRIGHT WITH FAIRLEAD:
Allows lines to pass over sheave, fairlead prevents line falling off when not under load. fastening: 5mm
STANDUP:
Have a flexible plastic spring for anti tumble action. Base Dia: 58mm. Fastening Dia: 5mm.
CHEEK:
Features a plastic backing plate to eliminate damage to spars or decks. A curved backing plate is also available to allow snug attachment to spars. Base size: 92x52mm. Fastening Dia: 5mm.
STANCHION LEAD:
Are designed for use on 25mm tubes. These blocks have a swivelling action with up/down movement allowing fair leads on control lines.
NOTE: A larger size 4 should be used for final takeoff on furling lines.
CAMCLEAT BLOCKS:
Fitted with Kevlar 'K'Cam as standard (unless otherwise stated). Cam Arms are all fully adjustable by moving the locking clevis pin to achieve the correct sheeting angle. This range of blocks used in conjunction with relevant fiddle blocks are particularly useful for use as mainsheet tackles, vang tackles or powerful downhauls on dinghies, dayboats or light cruising boats.
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Ball Bearing Sheaves on all Size 3 Blocks Camcleat Blocks now feature
K-cam Kevlar Cleat |
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Sheave size:
Single blocks: 45mm x 13mm (1,3/4" x 1/2")
Fiddle blocks: 30mm/45mm x 13mm (1,3/16"/1,3/4" x 1/2")
Max rope dia: 10mm (3/8")
Break load: 770kgs (1697lb)
SWL: 385kgs (848lb)
Max Rolling Load (Ball Blocks): 270kgs |
Important Notice: Break Loads
Where break and safe working loads are stated, it assumes that all sheaves are evenly loaded as in a purchase tackle. Uneven loading or loading of one sheave in a double or triple block will severely affect strengh quoted.
If unsure please seek further advice.
Maximum rolling load on ball bearing blocks is the maximum free running load before ball bearings will distort. |
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