Harken 1 Ton Twing Block

1 Ton Twing BlockThe Twing block features a spring-loaded side opening mechanism for true one-handed rigging, even while wearing sailing gloves. Black anodized aluminum sideplates are edged with robust bumpers to protect the block, topsides, and deck. The sheave is aluminum rolling on a bearing system shared with Harken’s existing 2.3T high-load snatch block.Features:Side opening side plate – Easy to rig and remove from sheetSpring loaded button release – Quick one-handed riggingAnti-capsize bar – Keeps sheave aligned on sheetULC main bearing – Sheave turns smoothly under extreme loadingSideload balls – Carry loads especially when the block is not aligned in light airThimble at pivot base – Use 1:1 or 2:1 up-down controlMachined aluminum inner sideplates – High strength, low weightSoft polyurethane outer side plate bumpers – Protects block and deckUses:Twing, tweaker control for code zero sheetsCan be used as a snatch block when combined with a soft shackleSpinnaker sheet and guy control Specifications:Sheave (mm): 38.5 mmSheave (in): 1-1/2 inMaximum line (mm): 11 mmMaximum line (in): .43 inMaximum working load (kg): 1000 kgMaximum working load (lb): 2205 lbBreaking load (kg): 2000 kgBreaking load (lb): 4409 lb