Barton Ball Bearing Size 5 Fiddle Snap Shackle Becket & Cam Block

Fiddle Blocks have a smaller sheave attached, which is used to reduce the width of the purchase system instead of a normal double block. Typically used for kickers,
cunninghams or outhauls.

The Barton Size 5 Fiddle Snap Shackle Becket & Cam Block is designed for larger cruising and racing yachts with nylon sheaves suitable for all ropes, including braided dyneema. Newly designed for 2019 onwards, the Barton Blocks are known as great value for money and practical for many applications. For a racing application,s consider getting the ball bearing versions.

Barton Size 5 Blocks are high-load cruiser blocks of rugged construction, featuring injection-moulded side plates with all load-carrying components from 316 grade stainless steel. Side plates are through-bolted and riveted for added strength and security.

Specifications

• Weight: 540 g
• Dimensions: 220 × 115 × 81 mm
• Size: 5 (54mm)
• Block Type: Snap Shackle + Becket + Cam
• Sheaves: Fiddle
• Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
• Sheave Size: 54 × 17 mm (2 1/8" × 5/8")
• Maximum Rope Diameter: 12 mm (7/16")
• Brand: Barton
• Load Ratings
• Safe Working Load (SWL): 750 kg (1650 lbs)
• Break Load: 1500 kg (3300 lbs)
• Maximum Rolling Load (Ball Bearing): 525 kg (1157 lbs)