These blocks have been specifically designed and optimised for use on racing sailboats and the conditions encountered in this unique application. They should not be assumed suitable for other non-marine or industrial applications.
Nº REF. Multiuso |
KEY | DESCRIPTION | DIAM. ROLDANA mm |
MAX. ROPE mm |
CMT kg |
Breaking load kg |
Weight g |
RF56100 | GEX | Polea winch, mando manual o automático, serie Orbit 55 | 55 | 10 | 250 | 650 | 82 |
RF56110 | GEY | Polea winch con arraigo, mando manual o automático, serie Orbit 56 | 55 | 10 | 250 | 650 | 86 |
RF56120 | GEZ | Polea automática con mordaza, serie Orbit 55 | 55 | 10 | 250 | 650 | 204 |
RF56130 | GEH | Polea winch automática, con arraigo + mordaza , Orbit 55 | 55 | 10 | 250 | 650 | 209 |
RF56330B | GEA | Polea winch automática, triple + arraigo + mordaza, Orbit 55 | 55 | 10 | 750 | 1500 | 392 |
RF56510 | GEI | Polea winch violín automática con arraigo, serie Orbit 55 | 55 + 35 | 10 | 250 | 750 | 108 |
RF56530 | GEJ | Polea winch violín automática con arraigo + mordaza serie Orbit 56 | 55 + 35 | 10 | 250 | 750 | 235 |
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.
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 20:1, 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.