
HARKEN–40mm Carbo Ratchet Block
$67.49
Specs
40mm Carbo Ratchet Block
Name | Value |
---|---|
Ball Bearings | Plastic |
Becket | No Becket |
Diameter | 3/8 Inch or 10 mm |
Direction | Any |
Integral Cleat | No Integral Cleat |
Length | 3 3/8 Inches |
Mount Type | Swivel Shackle |
Ratchet | Ratcheting |
Safe Working Load | 300 Pounds |
Sheave Diameter | 40 mm |
Type | Single |
Weight | 1.7 Ounces |
Product Overview
Harken 40mm Carbo Ratchet Block with on/off switch allows the ratchet to be turned off in light air to trim and ease lines more easily.
Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing. Lightweight Carbo Ratchets are available in 40mm, 57mm and 75mm sizes. All the Carbo Ratchets feature a recessed On-Off switch that is easily operated from either side. The 40mm cam-arm versions work in ratchet mode only. Commonly 40mm blocks are for jibsheets and spinnakers on small dinghies.
The 40mm, 57mm and 75mm Carbo Ratchamatic® is adjustable for many applications and weather conditions. The load-sensing ratchet block rolls freely in both directions under low loads, then engages the ratchet automatically as loads increase. With 180 degree wrap, you get a 10:1 holding power.
Key Features
- Ratchet blocks are hand and crew savers
- Allows a line to be eased instantly with control
- On/Off switch allows the ratchet to be turned off in light air
- Hardkote-anodized aluminum sheaves
- Stainless steel swivel shackle
- Sheave Diameter: 1 9/16" (40 mm)
- Max. Line Diameter: 3/8" (10 mm)
- Max. Working Load (MWL): 300 lb. (136 kg)
- Breaking Load: 1000 lb. (454 kg)
- Weight: 1.7 oz. (49 g)
- Length: 3 3/8" (86 mm)
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