High Load Plain Bearing
HIGH LOAD PBB
These blocks are optimised for wires or Dyneema/Spectra core
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Stainless steel, electro polished cheeks
- Size 60-130: anodised aluminium sheave and polymer plain bearing bushing
- Size 45: composite sheave and polymer plain bearing bushing
- Outer side plates to increase breaking load – but still optimising the weight
- The sheave is V-shaped for wires
- Light holes to reduce weight
- Two polyamide washers on pin/bushing to reduce play between wire terminal and cheeks
APPLICATIONS
- Designed for wire applications subject to rig loads, e.g. backstays.
