McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block - Wire Rope - 5/8 to 3/4 in - 8 Ton - 10 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 industrial, construction, marine, and oilfield environments. Rated for an 8-ton working load limit, this block is built around a 10-inch outside diameter sheave supported by a self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing, providing dependable, corrosion-resistant sheave rotation under sustained loads. The 418 series accommodates wire rope cable from 5/8 to 3/4 inch in diameter.

The self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing eliminates the need for frequent greasing while providing consistent sheave rotation under load. Bronze bushing construction is well regarded for its corrosion resistance and durability in environments where exposure to moisture, dirt, and debris is common, making it a practical choice for outdoor, marine, and field applications where maintenance access may be limited. The 10-inch sheave diameter provides a generous rope bend radius compared to smaller sheave configurations in the same series, reducing wire rope fatigue and extending rope service life across repeated loading cycles while keeping the overall block profile manageable for field handling and positioning.

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 winches, hoists, come-alongs, and rigging systems in construction, marine, oilfield, logging, and general industrial lifting and pulling applications.

Material:

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

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 10 in sheave outside diameter Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing for corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance operation Accommodates 5/8 to 3/4 in wire rope cable Side-opening design for fast rope insertion without threading Improved rope bend radius over smaller sheave variants for reduced wire rope fatigue McKissick 418 Light Champion series