Description
Fiddle Block with Universal Head – Series 50
Precision moulded Acetal sheaves running on Acetal ball bearings provide high performance & low friction. The 2-stage ball bearing system provides consistent performance over the full load range. The Captive Lock universal head can be fixed in either of two planes, or free to swivel as required.
Features:
- Low friction, 2-stage ball bearing system
- High static and dynamic load capacity
- Lightweight
- Cheek cut-outs for easy bearing maintenance
- Captive Lock universal head
- Slotted pin shackle eliminates fouled lines
Applications:
- Mainsheet
- Spinnaker sheets
- Halyards and other primary applications on boats up to 10m (33ft)
- Typically used in direct 4:1 purchase systems such as mainsheets and boom vangs
- On larger boats they are used for fine-tune mainsheet tackles, outhauls, cunninghams, checkstays, genoa lead pullers and traveller controls.
Materials:
- Acetal ball bearings
- UV stabilised Acetal sheave
- Grade 316 stainless steel load strap and head fitting
- Impact and UV resistant, fibre reinforced Nylon cheeks
Specifications:
- Sheave diameter: 54+34mm (2 1/8″+1 5/16″)
- Maximum rope diameter: 10mm (3/8″)
- Pin diameter: 5mm (3/16″)
- Maximum Working Load: 500kg (1100lb)
- Breaking Load: 1500kg (3310lb)
- Weight: 166g (5.9oz)
