[TowerTalk] Marine Pulleys

[Grant Saviers]

Harken or Ronstan or Lewmar - all are top quality sailboat pulleys - 
called blocks.

The ball bearing ones are really good since the friction is 
significantly reduced.

Bigger is better for the pulley diameter, since there is less stress and 
fatigue on the rope, but they cost more as the size goes up as the Safe 
Working Load (SWL) also increases.  Two that I use are for 1/4"/8mm rope 
(line for sailors)

Lewmar - 30mm PN 29901321 440# SWL stainless steel balls and swivel shackle

Ronstan - 20 Series PN 20100 550# SWL SS balls & swivel shackle

Both were about $17 last time purchased and are stocked by West Marine 
and many others.

Grant KZ1W

On 9/11/2011 6:38 PM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Hi Carol,
>
> Without question, Harken:
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> http://www.harken.com/
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> On 9/11/2011 8:30 PM, Carol Richards wrote:
>> I am in need of 4 marine grade pulleys for wire antennas. My rope is 1/4inch good quality stuff that I had bought from one of the usual suppliers. What type of pulleys do I need and where is the best supplier? I don't want to use junk that will rust out in 6 months. (NJ acid rain area....lol)
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>> Thanks, Carol
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