Snatch block for synthetic line
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verdesard0g
Search and Rescue first responder
Under $100? Good luck finding a rated pully for that price! Don't cheap out on dangerous recovery equipment.
Here is one, I would not go with anything with a lower rating.
www.masterpull.com
Here is one, I would not go with anything with a lower rating.
Snatch Block SBO30000-12
Master Pull manufactures high performance vehicle recovery equipment and rigging for a wide range of applications, from recreational off-road to heavy duty military and industrial use.
www.masterpull.com
Get the correct tool for the job.
@MartinDWhite
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BlindingWhiteTaco
Observer
You can use any wire rope snatch block with synthetic rope. If it’s been used for wire before I would be wary of using it with synthetic. Small abrasions on the block maybe over time damage the synthetic. At least make sure it’s very smooth. As with any block you’ll want to tension your rigging and then check it before actually moving the load. Synthetic and wire can both be damaged by getting stuck in the block.
1stDeuce
Explorer
I'd say you should consider picking up a soft shackle and recovery pulley... Price is very reasonable, with a combo on ebay showing up for $60.
This should work well in fairly clean conditions. If mud and nasty is your thing, I'd suggest going with a standard unit, and just make sure there are no burrs on the pulley or the side brackets that might hurt your rope. UHMW is pretty resilient stuff... So long as you're not putting tension on it across a sharp edge or burr, it isn't likely to be damaged. (Try cutting it with a knife if you don't believe me... It's not easy!)
If you use a standard pulley block, just be sure that the rope stays in the pulley groove as you take up the tension on the line. Once it's tight, it won't come out unless the pulley isn't aligned properly, and that only happens if you rig it wrong in the first place.
This should work well in fairly clean conditions. If mud and nasty is your thing, I'd suggest going with a standard unit, and just make sure there are no burrs on the pulley or the side brackets that might hurt your rope. UHMW is pretty resilient stuff... So long as you're not putting tension on it across a sharp edge or burr, it isn't likely to be damaged. (Try cutting it with a knife if you don't believe me... It's not easy!)
If you use a standard pulley block, just be sure that the rope stays in the pulley groove as you take up the tension on the line. Once it's tight, it won't come out unless the pulley isn't aligned properly, and that only happens if you rig it wrong in the first place.
Hillbilly Heaven
Explorer
I would love to learn to tie knots like that. I assume it is some type of monkey fist.
turbodiesel
Active member
Have links to the shackle and wheel you used?
Its a puzzle ? i read the side of it, its tree/forest stuff, brand All Gear
Its spendy, i would buy recovery brands
turbodiesel
Active member
Spendy indeed, but thanks for the reply! I couldn't quite make out All Gear and searching for the "Unleash your rigging skills" didn't get me anywhere.Its a puzzle ? i read the side of it, its tree/forest stuff, brand All Gear
Its spendy, i would buy recovery brands
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
Click the link in my sig and you can find out.
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
Its a puzzle ? i read the side of it, its tree/forest stuff, brand All Gear
Its spendy, i would buy recovery brands
You can try to piece together a system form various places that might work as well for less money......but probably not....
Have fun trying to solve all the little quirks along the way.
Hillbilly Heaven
Explorer
1-1/2 inch too small for my use. Trying to keep at least 3:! SWL
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
It's a 22,000 SWL on the ring I use. MBS on the ring is over 100Klbs.
The system is also captured in use.
What are you trying to rig for?
Hillbilly Heaven
Explorer
36,000 pounds safe working limit not mbs