[TowerTalk] Sheave source wanted for Rohn EF2545 erection fixture

[Dick's]

(Tried replying directly to you, but aol bounced it back).

Jon-

Nothing specific, but Grainger sells a variety of Chinese made sheaves under the name “Zoro”. They also sell them on eBay.

Dick, K0CAT





> On Jan 18, 2018, at 12:30 PM, Jon Zaimes <jz73 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to replace the worn sheave on the top pulley assemblies of two
> Rohn EF-2545 gin poles. This appears to be cast aluminum with a 5/16" bolt
> going through the center hole. The sheaves measure 2 3/8" outer diameter,
> and are 5/8" wide. The center hole in the sheave has worn with time such
> that these are now wobbly and risk pinching the haul rope if it jumps out of
> the sheave.
> 
> I tried contacting Rohn and they directed me to their distributors. The
> first I called said they couldn't help me, and the second said they didn't
> have it but would try their contact at Rohn.
> 
> There is no listing for this part in the online Rohn catalogs for this. I've
> been unable to match up anything of this size or close from any industrial
> suppliers thus far.
> 
> Anyone have a source?
> 
> There's a photo here: http://www.aa1k.us/sheave
> 
> 
> 
> 73/Jon
> 
> 
> 
> Jon P. Zaimes, AA1K
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