Ronstan RF56511

RF56511



Series 55 Ratchet Orbit Block™

 


FEATURES

  • Up to 20:1 holding power
  • Smooth easing of sheets
  • High performance cleating
  • Easily fitted and securely retained Dyneema® Link head
   

Sheave Ø55 + 35 mm
Max. Rope Ø10 mm
Max. Cable Ømm
Pin Ømm
M.W.L.250 kg
B. L.750 kg
Weight108 g

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Automatic ratchet block

Now you can enjoy the flexibility of setting up your ratchet blocks to suit yourself. Ronstan is the only company that offers a ratchet block with both auto and manual engagement modes*. In the auto mode of the ratchet mechanism engages when load is applied, but switches off when it's released. This lets the sheet run out smoothly and freely-great for rapid easing of the sheet and for gybing asymmetric spinnakers. In manual mode, the ratchet mechanism can be switched on or off as required. This is the preferred mainsheet set-up for may top sailors. Try the block in both modes and see which you prefer - you really can't go wrong.

* Selected Series 55 models.

Awesome ratchet block holding power

Quite simply, Ronstan Ratchet Orbit Blocks™ have the highest holding power available. The sophisticated NC-machined sheave features Generation 2 of our patented sheave cross-hole geometry. Its holding power is up to 21:1, almost double that of our nearest competitior. The unique sheave design has 12 gripping faces which directly resist loaded line movement. Traditional designes have only 8 faces with an angled resistance to line movement. Our Generation 2 design has straight resistance faces which both distribute the load and minimise rope wear. These faces are offset from the radial line, to draw the rope down into the gripping area when under load. 

*Fiddle sheave has a high load full contact bearing (ie. not ball bearing).  Main sheave has two-stage, ball bearing.

Hole in small sheave suits becket line attachment, either direct or with Dyneema Link.


MATERIALS

  • Sheave: Hard anodised Aluminium
  • Ball Bearings: High compression strength carbon black Aceetal
  • Frame/Cheeks: Toughened, glass fibre reinforced Nylon
  • Rope Link: UV stabilised, multi-strand impregnated SK75 Dyneema®



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