McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block - Wire Rope - 3/4 in - 8 Ton - 12 in - Roller Bearing

Description du produit

The McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block is a heavy-duty single-sheave block designed for wire rope cable applications requiring reliable load redirection and mechanical advantage in demanding industrial environments. Rated for an 8-ton working load limit, this block is built around a 12-inch outside diameter sheave supported by a roller bearing, delivering smooth, low-friction rope travel under load and reducing wear on both the rope and the block during extended use. The 418 series accommodates wire rope cable up to 3/4 inch in diameter.

The 12-inch sheave diameter provides a generous rope bend radius that significantly reduces wire rope fatigue compared to smaller sheave configurations, extending rope service life across repeated loading cycles. The roller bearing sheave minimizes friction and heat buildup during operation, making this block well suited for high-cycle and sustained-load applications in the field. The snatch block configuration features a side-opening cheek plate that allows the wire rope to be inserted without threading the rope end through the block, reducing rigging time and improving efficiency during setup.

This block is well suited for use with wire rope hoists, winches, come-alongs, and rigging systems in construction, marine, oilfield, logging, and general industrial lifting and pulling applications. The Light Champion series reflects McKissick's design approach of balancing structural strength with manageable block weight, making the 418 easy to handle and position in the field without sacrificing the load capacity required for medium to heavy rigging tasks.

Material:

Steel (body and cheek plates) Roller bearing sheave

Compatible With:

Wire rope cable up to 3/4 in diameter

Uses:

Load redirection in wire rope rigging systems Mechanical advantage in medium to heavy pulling and lifting applications Winch and hoist line deflection Construction, marine, oilfield, and logging rigging

Key Features:

8 Ton working load limit 12 in sheave outside diameter Roller bearing for low-friction, high-cycle operation Accommodates wire rope cable up to 3/4 in diameter Side-opening design for fast rope insertion without threading Generous sheave diameter for reduced wire rope fatigue and extended rope life McKissick 418 Light Champion series