The Ronstan 55mm Orbit block is small and compact. Used on high performance boats, these blocks are used by the best and perform for the best. Made from advanced fiber and polymer technology, these blocks are ten times stronger than steel, yet more lightweight. This standard single block with becket is ideal for sheeting systems.
- Ultra Lightweight.
- Low friction 2-stage Orbital ball bearing system.
- Highest working load in its class.
- Low profile and compact.
- High performance cleating.
- Swivel shackle head for unlimited block rotation.
- Stainless steel shackle head and compatibility with sharp fixing points.
- Ultra low profile integrated becket.
Applications:
- Mainsheet systems on dinghies, sportsboats and small keelboats to 9m (30ft).
- Halyard, Vang and Backstay application on boats to 8m (26ft).
- Control line applications on larger yachts.
- Ideal use for mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, sportsboats and small keel boats to 9m (30ft).
- Also ideal with halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 8m (26ft).
- Spinnaker sheets on sportsboats and small keel boats (lateral lead blocks).
- Control line applications on larger yachts.
Materials:
- Ball bearings - High compression strength carbon black Acetal.
- Stage 2 bearing - Carbon fibre reinforced, PTFE impregnated Nylon.
- Frame/Cheeks - Toughened, glass fibre reinforced Nylon.
- Rope Link: UV stabilised, multi-strand impregmented SK75 Dyneema.
- Sheave: Carbon fibre reinforced, PTFE impregnated Nylon.
- Head fitting: Grade 316 stainless steel.
- Ball Bearings: High compression strength carbon black Acetal.
- Stage 2 Bearing: Glass fibre reinforced, MoS2 impregnated Nylon.
Dimensions:
- Sheave - 55 mm
- Max. Rope - 10 mm
- Pin - 5 mm
- M.W.L. - 500 kg
- B. L. - 1000 kg
- Weight - 88 g
