McKissick 409 Light Champion Snatch Block - 5/8 to 3/4 in - 12 Ton - 8 in

Product Description

The McKissick 409 Light Champion Snatch Block is a double-groove, single-sheave block engineered for wire rope cable applications requiring dual-line rigging capability and dependable low-maintenance performance in industrial, construction, marine, and oilfield environments. Rated for a 12-ton working load limit, this block features an 8-inch outside diameter two-groove sheave supported by a self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing, providing reliable sheave rotation and good resistance to corrosion and contamination under sustained field conditions. The 409 series accommodates wire rope cable from 5/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter.

The two-groove sheave design allows the block to handle two wire rope lines simultaneously or to be used in rigging configurations where dual-groove guidance improves rope control and load distribution. 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. The 8-inch sheave diameter provides a suitable rope bend radius for the wire rope diameter range accommodated by this block while keeping the overall block profile compact and manageable for field handling and positioning.

The Light Champion series reflects McKissick's design approach of balancing structural strength with manageable block weight, making the 409 practical to handle and position in the field without sacrificing the load capacity needed for medium-duty rigging tasks. This block is suitable for use with wire rope winches, cranes, and rigging systems in construction, marine, oilfield, logging, and general industrial load-handling applications where dual-groove capability and corrosion-resistant bushing performance are both required.

Material:

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

Compatible With:

Wire rope cable, 5/8 in to 3/4 in diameter

Uses:

Dual-line or dual-groove wire rope rigging configurations Load redirection in medium to heavy wire rope rigging systems Mechanical advantage in lifting and pulling applications Winch and crane line deflection Construction, marine, oilfield, and logging rigging

Key Features:

12 Ton working load limit 8 in sheave outside diameter 2-groove sheave for dual-line rigging capability Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing for corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance operation Accommodates 5/8 to 3/4 in wire rope cable Compact sheave profile for practical field handling and positioning McKissick 409 Light Champion series