Specs
16mm Single Block
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Ball Bearings | Stainless Steel |
| Becket | No Becket |
| Diameter | 3/16 Inch or 5 mm |
| Direction | Any |
| Integral Cleat | No Integral Cleat |
| Length | 1 1/8 Inches |
| Mount Type | Fixed Lashing Eye |
| Ratchet | Non Ratcheting |
| Safe Working Load | 250 Pounds |
| Sheave Diameter | 16 mm |
| Type | Single |
| Weight | .33 Ounces |
Product Overview
A tiny block with a 5/8" sheave is great for many types of control lines.
16mm Blocks have a lightweight design and a unique patented bearing system which uses stainless steel balls in a captive, grooved race. Very high working loads in an extremely lightweight block, with the best strength-to-weight ratios around. Use with small synthetic control lines found on high-tech dinghies.
Key Features
- Very high working loads in an extremely lightweight block
- Lightweight design and a unique patented bearing system
- Stainless steel ball bearings
- Polished 316 stainless steel top strap
- Sheave Diameter: 5/8" (16 mm)
- Max. Line Diameter: 7/32" (5 mm)
- Max. Working Load (MWL): 250 lb. (113 kg)
- Breaking Load: 1200 lb. (544 kg)
- Weight: .38 oz. (11 g)
- Length: 1 1/8" (29 mm)
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