McKissick 418 Light Champion Snatch Block - Wire Rope - 3/4 in - 8 Ton - 14 in - Roller Bearing

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 a 14-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 up to 3/4 inch in diameter.

The 14-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 reliable load capacity and rope longevity are priorities. The roller bearing sheave minimizes friction and heat buildup during operation, supporting dependable performance in high-cycle and sustained-load environments. 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 where a larger sheave diameter and roller bearing performance are both required.

Material:

Steel (body and cheek plates) Roller bearing sheave

Compatible With:

Wire rope cable up 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 14 in sheave outside diameter Roller bearing for low-friction, high-cycle operation Accommodates wire rope cable up to 3/4 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