Description

Product Title: WICHARD Bearing Pulley with Fiddle Swivel Shackle and Cleat
Product Description:
Elevate your boat´s rigging with the WICHARD Bearing Pulley, an all-in-one fiddle block solution designed for sailors who demand superior performance, reliability, and control. This high-performance fitting combines a fiddle block, a free-rotating swivel shackle, and an integrated cam cleat, creating the perfect component for mainsheet systems, vang tackles, and other purchase systems where high loads and precise line management are critical.
Experience a new level of efficiency on the water. This pulley dramatically reduces friction under both high and low loads, allowing for smoother and faster sail handling. The integrated cam cleat provides immediate and secure line holding, enabling quick adjustments and effortless control, while the swivel shackle ensures perfect alignment with the line, preventing twists and maximizing efficiency.
Innovative Bearing Technology
Wichard ball-bearing pulleys are based on an original and innovative concept: two rows of lateral ball bearings allow for rapid engagement and incredibly low friction at low loads. As the forces increase, they are transferred to a solid, shouldered stainless steel hub. The sheave then rotates effortlessly on this hub thanks to a self-lubricating composite ring moulded directly inside the sheave. This dual-system design ensures minimal friction and maximum durability across the entire load range.
Key Benefits:
* Unmatched Performance: The advanced bearing system provides exceptionally low friction, making trimming and hoisting sails easier and faster, even under significant pressure.
* Integrated Control: Features a built-in cam cleat for instant and reliable line locking, allowing for precise, one-handed adjustments and secure cleating.
* Optimal Alignment: The swivel shackle head rotates freely to follow the line´s angle, preventing jams and ensuring the block always operates at peak efficiency.
* Exceptional Strength and Durability: Engineered for the harsh marine environment, this pulley is built to withstand high dynamic loads and resist corrosion, ensuring a long service life.
Main Features:
* Fiddle block configuration for creating powerful purchase systems.
* Integrated high-efficiency cam cleat for line management.
* Freely rotating swivel shackle for perfect block alignment.
* Dual-mode bearing system with lateral ball bearings and a main load-bearing hub.
* Self-lubricating sheave material for maintenance-free, smooth rotation.
Technical Specifications:
* Attribute: Pulleys
* Product Type: Fiddle Bearing Pulley with Cleat
* Working Load (WL): The working load is higher and the yields more attractive than with traditional pulleys.
* Block Working Load: 900 kg
* Cleat Working Load: 200 kg
* Breaking Load (BL): Approx. 2000 kg
* Max Rope Diameter: 10 mm
* Sheave Diameters: 55 mm / 40 mm
Ideal for sailors looking to upgrade their deck hardware, the WICHARD Bearing Pulley with Fiddle Swivel Shackle and Cleat is the ultimate solution for achieving maximum performance and effortless handling in demanding sailing conditions. Invest in Wichard´s world-renowned engineering for unparalleled reliability and efficiency on your vessel Black