McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block - Wire Rope - 5/8 to 3/4 in - 8 Ton - 8 in

Product Description

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, construction, marine, and oilfield environments. Rated for an 8-ton working load limit, this block is built around an 8-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 from 5/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter.

The roller bearing sheave minimizes friction and heat buildup during operation, extending service life in high-cycle applications and supporting reliable performance under sustained loads in the field. The 8-inch sheave diameter provides a suitable rope bend radius for the wire rope diameter range accommodated by this block, balancing a compact overall block profile with adequate rope guidance for medium-duty rigging tasks. 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 easy to handle and position during rigging operations without sacrificing the load capacity required for medium-duty industrial tasks. 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.

Material:

Steel (body and cheek plates) Roller bearing sheave

Compatible With:

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

Uses:

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

Key Features:

8 Ton working load limit 8 in sheave outside diameter Roller bearing for low-friction, high-cycle operation Accommodates 5/8 to 3/4 in wire rope cable Side-opening design for fast rope insertion without threading Compact sheave profile with suitable rope bend radius for medium-duty rigging McK