Description

WICHARD Simple Shackle Swivel Pulley 12 mm | High-Strength Marine Fitting
Engineered for superior performance in demanding marine environments, the WICHARD Simple Shackle Swivel Pulley is an essential piece of deck hardware for any sailor prioritising reliability and strength. This pulley is specifically designed to manage high static loads with exceptional efficiency, making it a cornerstone for safe and effective boat handling. Trust in the world-renowned quality and expert forging of Wichard to secure your rigging and simplify manoeuvres on board, ensuring peace of mind whether you are cruising coastal waters or undertaking more challenging passages.
Its robust construction and intelligent design provide a dependable solution for various applications, offering smooth operation under pressure. The integrated swivel action is crucial for maintaining correct line alignment and preventing frustrating rope twists, which enhances both the safety and lifespan of your running rigging. This pulley stands as a testament to professional-grade marine fittings, delivering the performance you need when it matters most.
Key Benefits:
* Exceptional Load Bearing: Purpose-built to handle significant static loads, providing a secure anchor point for your lines.
* Enhanced Durability: Crafted to resist the harsh saltwater environment, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
* Optimal Line Management: The swivel head rotates freely to follow the line´s angle, reducing friction and preventing twists.
* Versatile Application: Ideal for a wide range of static applications on sailboats, especially those with light sails.
* Trusted Marine Brand: Benefit from Wichard´s decades of expertise in producing high-resistance fittings for the sailing world.
Main Features:
* Features a simple, high-strength shackle for secure and straightforward attachment to deck fittings or rigging points.
* A smooth, low-friction sheave designed for static line management.
* A 360-degree swivel head that ensures perfect alignment with the line under load.
* A compact and efficient design that offers a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Technical Specifications and Model Guide
To effectively lift heavy loads and execute static manoeuvres, this simple swivel pulley is the ideal solution.
The renowned Wichard brand offers a comprehensive range of pulley blocks. All its models are made by professionals to provide the strength and resistance needed for work on the boat.
While all models serve to manage lines and loads, they are distinguished by the maximum rope diameter they can accommodate. Selecting the correct pulley for your rope size is crucial for performance and optimising the lifespan of your equipment. Each model has its own rope limit (in mm).
* Simple Pulley Model with 25 Swivel: allows between 6 and 8 mm of rope.
* Simple Pulley Model with 35 Swivel: allows between 8 and 9 mm of rope.
* Simple Pulley Model with 45 Swivel: allows up to 10 mm of rope.
* Simple Pulley Model with 55 Swivel : allows up to 12 mm of rope.
* Simple Pulley Model with 70 Swivel: allows up to 14 mm of rope.
This pulley is ideal for boats with light sails. The Wichard simple block can be used for:
* Halyard leads at the mast base
* Control line deflections
* Tack and downhaul systems
* Vang cascades
* Genoa sheet returns and fairleads
Attribute: Pulleys