Ronstan Series 40 Block - RF41510 Item # 880002
Description
The Ronstan Series 40 Fiddle Block (RF41510) is made from precision moulded Acetal sheaves running on Acetal or Torlon® ball bearings to provide high performance and low friction. The 2-stage ball bearing system provides consistent performance over the full load range and 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
- 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, backstays, genoa lead pullers and traveller controls
Specifications:
- Safe working load: 880 lb (400 kg)
- Breaking load: 2200 lb (1000 kg)
- Weight: 3.5 oz (98 g)
- Sheave diameter: 1-9/16" & 15/16" (40 mm & 24 mm)
- Maximum line size: 5/16" (8 mm)
- Materials:
- U.V. stabilized Acetal sheaves
- Grade 316 stainless steel bearing race
- Grade 316 stainless steel load strap and head fitting
- Impact and UV resistant, fiber reinforced Nylon cheeks