Product Description
Ronstan Orbit Series 55 Single Fiddle Block w/ Becket, Swivel Head & Cam Cleat
Features
Automatic and Manual ratchet in one block
Up to 20:1 holding power
Smooth easing of sheets
High performance cleating
Sheave Ø - 2 5/32 + 1 3/8 in. ((55 + 35mm)
Max. Rope Ø - 3/8 in. (10mm)
Max. Cable Ø - in. (mm)
Pin Ø - in. (mm)
M.W.L. - 550 lb. (250 kg)
B. L. - 1650 lb. (750 kg)
Weight - 8.3 oz. (235 g)
Fiddle sheave has a high load full contact bearing (ie. not ball bearing). Main sheave has two-stage, ball bearing.
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.
Materials
Sheave: Hard anodized Aluminum
Ball Bearings: High compression strength carbon black Acetal
Frame/Cheeks: Toughened, glass fiber reinforced Nylon
Rope Link: UV stabilized, multi-strand impregnated SK75 Dyneema®
