SNATCH BLOCK SHACKLE
- A Snatch Block Shackle Type is a type of snatch block that uses a shackle to attach the block to a fixed point or another piece of rigging equipment. This type of snatch block is often preferred in situations where a hook might not be the most suitable attachment point or where additional security is desired.
| Size
(in) |
WLL
(t) |
Sheave Diameter
(mm) |
Rope Diameter
(mm) |
Approx N.W.
(kg/pc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 75 | 7-9 | 4 |
| 4 ½ | 4 | 115 | 10-12 | 6.1 |
| 6 | 8 | 150 | 20-22 | 14.4 |
| 8 | 15 | 200 | 22-24 | 24 |
| 10 | 12 | 250 | 24-26 | 42 |
| 16 | 22 | 400 | 28-32 | 108 |
Functions
- Off-road recovery: Extracting vehicles from difficult terrain.
- Construction: Lifting heavy materials and equipment.
- Tree care: Tensioning cables and lifting branches.
- Marine applications: Mooring boats, pulling anchors.
- Industrial settings: Various industrial tasks like material handling.
Key Features
- Changing direction of pull: Allows for pulling at different angles, making tasks easier.
- Increasing mechanical advantage: Reduces the effort required to lift or pull heavy loads.
- Reducing friction: The sheave minimizes friction, making the operation more efficient.
