Lebus L-160 Snatch Block - 5/8 to 3/4 in - 12 Ton - 5-7/8 in

Product Description

The Lebus L-160 Series Heavy Duty Snatch Block is a roller bearing snatch block designed for use in winching, rigging, pulling, and load positioning applications requiring a rated working load of 12 ton, compatible with wire rope cable diameters from 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch, identified by part number 599613. The snatch block is a single-sheave pulley block with an openable side plate that allows the wire rope to be inserted into the sheave groove without threading the rope end through the block, making it practical for field rigging applications where the rope is already in place or where threading the rope end is not feasible. By redirecting the wire rope through the snatch block, the operator can change the direction of pull from a winch or pulling device, create a mechanical advantage when the block is used in a purchase system, and extend the effective reach of a winching or pulling operation beyond the direct line between the winch and the load.

The 12 ton working load rating confirms this snatch block is designed for heavy-duty industrial, construction, forestry, and recovery applications where high pulling loads are encountered. The 5/8 to 3/4 inch maximum cable diameter specifies the range of wire rope sizes this block is designed to accommodate in the sheave groove, ensuring correct rope seating, correct load distribution across the sheave, and prevention of rope damage from an undersized or oversized sheave groove. The 5-7/8 inch sheave outside diameter provides the correct rope-to-sheave diameter ratio for the rated cable size range, minimizing rope fatigue and maintaining rope service life in repeated use applications.

The roller bearing sheave mounting provides significantly lower friction than a plain bearing or bushing-mounted sheave, reducing the load on the pulling device, improving mechanical efficiency in purchase systems, and extending the service life of both the sheave and the wire rope under high-cycle operating conditions. The heavy-duty L-160 Series construction is designed for the demanding operating environments of industrial rigging, construction, and recovery applications where standard-duty snatch blocks are not adequate for the loads and duty cycles encountered.

The snatch block must be inspected before each use for cracks or deformation of the block body and side plates, correct operation of the side plate opening and latching mechanism, sheave bearing condition and freedom of rotation, wear or grooving of the sheave groove surface, and correct attachment of the block hook or shackle to the anchor point. Any snatch block showing signs of damage, deformation, or bearing failure must be removed from service immediately.

Material: Heavy-duty steel construction with roller bearing sheave Working Load: 12 ton Compatible Cable Diameter: 5/8 to 3/4 in Sheave Outside Diameter: 5-7/8 in Bearing Type: Roller bearing Part Number: 599613

Compatible With: Wire rope cable diameters 5/8 in to 3/4 in Winching, rigging, pulling, and load positioning applications Series: L-160

Uses: Redirecting wire rope pull direction in winching and rigging operations Creating mechanical advantage in wire rope purchase systems Extending effective winch reach in recovery, construction, and industrial pulling applications Heavy-duty rigging applications requiring 12 ton rated snatch block capacity

Key Features: Lebus L-160 Series heavy-duty snatch block Part number 599613 12 ton working load rating Compatible with 5/8 to 3/4 in wire rope cable 5-7/8 in sheave outside diameter Roller bearing sheave for low friction and extended service life Openable side plate for easy rope insertion without threading rope end Heavy-duty steel construction for industrial, construction, and recovery applications

Note: Always inspect snatch blocks before each use and remove from service immediately if any damage, deformation, bearing failure, or sheave wear is identified. Never exceed the rated working load of 12 ton. Always use with wire rope within the rated cable diameter range of 5/8 to 3/4 in. The snatch block anchor point must be rated to at least twice the working load of the pulling device when the block is used to redirect a single-part line. Never use a snatch block as a substitute for a rated lifting block in overhead lifting applications unless the block is specifically rated and certified for overhead lifting use.