Barton Size 5 Plain Block Triple Swivel & Bkt & CamHigh load cruiser block of rugged construction, featuring high quality injection moulded side plates with all load-carrying components of 316 grade stainless steel. Side plates are through-bolted and riveted for added strength and security. Good looking and versitile block, designed for ease of use on larger cruising and racing yachts. Ideal for use with Barton Ball bearing mainsheet traveller systems. Barton plain bearing blocks have a precision moulded acetal sheave running on a large diameter brass bearing, ensuring free running under the highest of loads- triple fully swivelling head with removable shackle. All the appropriate 54mm blocks are available with or without becket. Fitted with Kevlar æKÆ cams. Stainless steel cam arms are fully adjustable by moving the locking clevis pin to achieve the correct cleating angle. Used in conjunction with the relevant top block, this range of blocks is particularly useful for mainsheet, vang tackles or powerful downhauls. Length mm: 173 Weight: 683 g Sheave size: 55mm x 17mm (2 1/8 x 5/8inch) Fiddle: 38/64mm x 17mm (1 1/2inch / 2 1/2inch x 5/8inch) Max rope diameter: 12mm (7/16inch) SWL: 750kg (1650lbs) Break load: 1500Kg (3300 lbs) Length: 173mm Weight: 683g |