GT Viper Wire Rope Snatch Block - Shackle Head

GT Viper Wire Rope Snatch Block with Shackle Head

Snatch blocks are heavy-duty pulley systems designed to increase the pulling capacity and efficiency of winches and cable pullers. By changing the direction of the rope and reducing the load on the lifting equipment, a snatch block can significantly improve pulling performance and, in some applications, can effectively double the pulling capacity of a winch or cable puller.

Manufactured with a robust pulley wheel enclosed in a protective metal casing, snatch blocks are ideal for lifting, pulling and positioning heavy loads with greater control and reduced effort. They provide a reliable connection point between the load and the lifting equipment and are suitable for use with both wire rope and fibre rope.

Commonly used in lifting, recovery, construction and industrial applications, snatch blocks are particularly effective when moving heavy loads over shorter distances where increased mechanical advantage and smoother operation are required.

Features of the GT Viper Wire Rope Snatch Block

• Carbon steel, light and robust design.
• Matt black finish.
• Minimum breaking load is 4 times the W.L.L.
• 3” and 4.1/2” blocks are fitted with bronze bush. All other sizes are fitted with roller bearings.
• Suitable for all types of industrial and commercial lifting and lowering applications.
• W.L.L. is on the head fitting.
• Certification supplied with goods - Declaration of Conformity

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