Western S-600S Series Wire Rope Lead Block - 5 Ton - 7/8 in Wire Rope - 14 in Sheave - Horizontal

Product Description

Product Description: The Western S-600S Series 5 Ton Wire Rope Lead Block is a heavy-duty horizontal-type rigging block designed for wire rope cable up to 7/8 inch in diameter in construction, industrial, marine, and general rigging applications where rope direction change and load redirection are required at higher capacities. Horizontal-type lead blocks are oriented with the sheave axis running horizontally, making them well suited to applications where the rope approaches and exits the block in a lateral or horizontal plane, such as in ground-level pulling operations, horizontal load transfers, and rigging configurations where the rope must be redirected along a horizontal path. The S-600S Series is rated to a 5 Ton working load limit and is well suited to heavy rigging tasks requiring reliable rope guidance in a horizontal block orientation with 7/8 inch wire rope.

The 14 inch steel sheave provides a generous rope bend radius for 7/8 inch wire rope, helping to substantially reduce rope fatigue and extend rope service life over repeated heavy-duty rigging cycles. The favorable sheave-to-rope diameter ratio distributes bending stress effectively across the rope cross-section at each pass through the block, contributing to longer rope service life and more consistent rigging performance in demanding construction, industrial, and marine applications. The sheave runs on a self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing, a proven and low-maintenance bearing solution well suited to field rigging environments where regular lubrication may not always be practical. Self-lubricating bronze bushings deliver consistent performance across a range of operating conditions, resist corrosion, and provide reliable service life in both indoor and outdoor applications without requiring frequent maintenance intervention. The block dimensions of 14-1/2 in H x 19 in W x 4 in THK reflect the wide, low-profile form factor characteristic of horizontal-type lead blocks, providing a robust and well-proportioned frame suited to heavy-capacity horizontal rope path applications with 7/8 inch wire rope.

The S-600S Series horizontal lead block in this 7/8 inch rope configuration is designed for integration into rigging systems, crane and hoist setups, winch and pulling arrangements, and construction lifting configurations where a dependable heavy-capacity wire rope lead block with a horizontal sheave orientation is required. The block is compatible with standard rigging hardware including hooks and shackles rated to the appropriate working load limit. All connected rigging components must be rated to 5 Ton or greater, and the block must be inspected before each use in accordance with applicable lifting and rigging safety standards.

Material: Heavy-duty steel block body - Horizontal type shell Steel sheave Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing

Compatible With: Wire rope cable up to 7/8 in diameter Hooks, shackles, and rigging hardware rated to 5 Ton or greater Crane, hoist, winch, and construction rigging systems configured for 7/8 in wire rope in horizontal applications

Uses: Wire rope direction change and load redirection in horizontal rigging configurations Ground-level pulling and horizontal load transfer operations Construction site lifting and rigging operations Industrial crane and hoist rigging Marine and port rigging applications Winch and pulling system rope guidance at heavy capacity

Key Features: 5 Ton working load limit S-600S Series designation Horizontal type shell design suited to lateral and horizontal rope path applications 14 in steel sheave for generous rope bend radius and reduced rope fatigue with 7/8 in wire rope Self-lubricating bronze bushing bearing for low-maintenance reliable performance Block dimensions: 14-1/2 in H x 19 in W x 4 in THK Accommodates wire rope cable up to 7/8 in diameter

Note: All connected rigging hardware must be rated to the working load limit of this block. Inspect the block, sheave, bearing, and all attachment points before each use. Follow applicable lifting and rigging safety standards and do not exceed the rated working load limit.