High Quality: Heavy duty forged components are intended to stand up to rigorous field use and harsh weather conditions. Tough steel construction and bronze bushings provide maximum durability and reliability.
Working Load Limit:8 Tons,This fits 3/4" Wire Rope and has a sheave diameter of 6 & 3/4 inches.
Design: It has either a hook or a shackle at it's tip. Snatch blocks or pulleys are used to change the direction of the pull to a different angle relative to a fixed point
Function:The snatch block is a pulley system with covered and protected yet removable sides. It is possible to unscrew or remove one side, slip in the winch cable or rope and then re protect the same side to prevent the cable from leaving the groove.
Application:Used for wreckers, tow trucks, four wheel drives and rigging. They are also used to create more complex pulley structures and gain mechanical advantage.