McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block - Wire Rope - 7/8 in - 15 Ton - 16 in

Description du produit

The McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block is a heavy-duty single-sheave block designed for wire rope cable applications requiring dependable load redirection and mechanical advantage in demanding industrial, construction, marine, and oilfield environments. Rated for a 15-ton working load limit, this block is built around a 16-inch outside diameter sheave supported by a self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing, providing reliable, corrosion-resistant sheave rotation under sustained loads. The 418 series accommodates wire rope cable up to 7/8 inch in diameter.

The 16-inch sheave diameter provides a generous rope bend radius that reduces wire rope fatigue and extends rope service life across repeated loading cycles, making this block well suited for applications where both high load capacity and rope longevity are priorities. The bronze bushing bearing offers consistent performance in environments where exposure to moisture, dirt, and debris is common, and its self-lubricating properties reduce the frequency of maintenance required to keep the block operating reliably in the field without the need for frequent greasing. 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 setup efficiency in the field.

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

Material:

Steel (body and cheek plates) Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing

Compatible With:

Wire rope cable up to 7/8 in diameter

Uses:

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

Key Features:

15 Ton working load limit 16 in sheave outside diameter Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing for corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance operation Accommodates wire rope cable up to 7/8 in diameter Side-opening design for fast rope insertion without threading Generous sheave diameter for reduced wire rope fatigue and extended rope service life McKissick 418 Light Champion series