McKissick PK-566 Western Cargo Hoisting Block - Wire Rope - 3/4 in - 10 Ton

Product Description

The McKissick PK-566 Western Cargo Hoisting Block is a heavy-duty wire rope block engineered for high-capacity cargo hoisting, marine lifting, and industrial rigging applications requiring reliable performance with 3/4 in wire rope at a 10 Ton working load limit. With a 14 in sheave outside diameter, the PK-566 provides an appropriate D/d ratio for 3/4 in wire rope that supports wire rope service life and minimizes bending fatigue during repeated load cycling under sustained working loads. The Western cargo hoisting block configuration is a proven design used across marine, offshore, and industrial environments for cargo handling, deck operations, and heavy rigging assemblies where a robust, load-rated block is required.

The tapered roller bearing provides the mechanical performance required for sustained high-capacity hoisting service with 3/4 in wire rope. Designed to carry both radial and axial thrust loads simultaneously, the tapered roller bearing ensures consistent sheave rotation under heavy tension, minimizes friction during wire rope travel, and maintains sheave alignment under the dynamic and eccentric loading conditions common in cargo hoisting applications. This bearing type is the standard choice for high-capacity wire rope blocks where load distribution, mechanical efficiency, and long service life are essential in demanding marine and industrial service environments.

The PK-566 sits within McKissick's Western cargo hoisting block lineup at the 10 Ton, 14 in sheave, 3/4 in wire rope specification alongside the E-566 3/4 in 14 in, PG-566 3/4 in 14 in, and QK-566 3/4 in 14 in models, offering operators the PK-series block construction as an additional option within this specification tier. The block is suited for use in single or multiple part line rigging configurations depending on application requirements, available rigging hardware, and load handling needs on vessels, docks, or industrial facilities.

Material: Steel block body Steel sheave Tapered roller bearing

Compatible With: Wire rope up to 3/4 in diameter Standard marine and industrial rigging hardware rated to 10 Ton or greater Cargo hoisting and deck rigging assemblies on vessels and shore-based lifting systems

Uses: Cargo hoisting and handling on marine vessels and docks Heavy industrial lifting and rigging operations Offshore and coastal deck operations requiring 10 Ton block capacity Wire rope rigging systems requiring a 14 in sheave platform for 3/4 in wire rope Applications specifying PK-series block construction at 10 Ton with 3/4 in wire rope

Key Features: 10 Ton rated capacity 14 in sheave outside diameter 3/4 in maximum wire rope diameter Tapered roller bearing for combined radial and axial load handling 14 in sheave platform sized for 3/4 in wire rope D/d ratio requirements High mechanical efficiency under heavy and dynamic loading McKissick PK-566 series Western cargo hoisting block configuration Suitable for marine, offshore, and industrial rigging applications