Ronstan Series 40 Ball Bearing Block, Fiddle, Universal Head
Ronstan
$71.09
RF40500: SERIES 40 BALL BEARING BLOCK, FIDDLE
Fiddle block with universal head
FEATURES
- Low friction acetal bearing system
- Lightweight
- Cheek cut-outs for easy bearing maintenance
- Captive Lock™ universal head
- Slotted pin shackle eliminates fouled lines
- Low friction, 2-stage ball bearing system
- High static and dynamic load capacity
SPECIFICATIONS
- Sheave diameter (mm) 40 + 24
- B.L. (kg) 1000
- M.W.L. (kg) 350
- Max. Rope diameter (mm) 8
- Weight (g) 90
- Pin Ø (mm) 5
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 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.
APPLICATIONS
- Mainsheet
- Halyard
- Vang
- Spinnaker control lines on off-the-beach catamarans, one design classes and sportsboats up to 8m (26ft)
- 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.