Ropeblock Snatch Blocks are an excellent choice in most rigging and lifting plans. Durability and ease of use are some of the key benefits in addition to:

  • Design Factor of Safety of 4:1
  • Lubricated bronze bushings
  • Eye or oblong eye connection
  • Sheaves, featuring graphite lubricated groove
  • Operational temperature range: -40 up to +80°C / -40 up to +176°F
  • C3M finish in signal yellow
Model # WLL
US Tons
For Wire
ød (inch)
Weight
(lbs)
VB 355.22.1.14.S 15 7/8 190
VB 240.28.1.20.S 22 1 – 1 1/8 120
VB 300.32.1.20.S 22 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 130
VB 240.28.1.25.S 27.5  1 – 1 1/8 125
VB 300.32.1.25.S 27.5 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 140
VB 390.26.1.25.S 27.5 7/8 – 1 265
VB 240.28.1.27.S 30 1 – 1 1/8 150
VB 300.32.1.27.S 30 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 185
VB 345.32.1.32.S 35 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 265
VB 345.36.1.32.S 35 1 1/4 – 1 3/8 265
VB 390.32.1.32.S 35 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 310
VB 390.38.1.32.S 35 1 3/8 – 1 1/2 310
VB 430.32.1.32.S 35 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 330
VB 430.38.1.32.S 35  1 3/8 – 1 1/2  330
VB 520.32.1.32.S 35 1 1/8 – 1 1/4 660
VB 430.32.1.36,5.S 40  1 1/8 – 1 1/4 440
Model # Dimensions (inch)
øD1 øD2 B øH T TA TB TC/TL
VB 355.22.1.14.S 16.1 14 13 1.4 1.9 16.6 3.6 35
VB 240.28.1.20.S 11.8 9.4 10 1.5 1.9 12.2 3.3 28.9
VB 300.32.1.20.S 14.4 11.8 11 1.5 1.9 14.8 3.3 31.4
VB 240.28.1.25.S 11.8 9.4 10 1.6 2.1 12.2 3.3 28.6
VB 300.32.1.25.S 14.4 11.8 11 1.6 2.1 14.8 3.3 31.2
VB 390.26.1.25.S 17.7 15.4 13.8 2.1 2.8 18.5 4.4 39.5
VB 240.28.1.27.S 11.8 9.4 10 1.7 2.2 12.2 3.3 32
VB 300.32.1.27.S 14.4 11.8 11.3 1.7 2.2 14.8 3.3 34.6
VB 345.32.1.32.S 15.7 13.6 12.8 2.1 2.8 16.1 4.4 37.4
VB 345.36.1.32.S 15.7 13.6 12.8 2.1 2.8 16.1 4.4 37.4
VB 390.32.1.32.S 17.7 15.4 13.8 2.1 2.8 18.5 4.4 39.5
VB 390.38.1.32.S 17.7 15.4 13.8 2.1 2.8 18.5 4.4 39.5
VB 430.32.1.32.S 19.5 16.9 14.8 2.1 2.8 20.1 4.4 41.3
VB 430.38.1.32.S 19.5 16.9 14.8 2.1 2.8 20.1 4.4 41.3
VB 520.32.1.32.S 23.4 20.5 17.1 2.1 2.8 24 4.4 45.6
VB 430.32.1.36,5.S 19.5 16.9 15.7 2.1 2.8 20.1 4.8 42.7

Minimum Ultimate Strength = 4 x WLL

Model # WLL
US Tons
For Wire
ød (inch)
Weight
(lbs)
VB 430.38.1.36,5.S 40 1 3/8 – 1 1/2 440
VB 240.28.1.55.S 60 1 – 1 1/8 383
VB 520.38.1.55.S 60 1 3/8 – 1 1/2 680
VB 520.44.1.55.S 60  1 1/2 – 1 3/4 680
VB 520.52.1.55.S 60 1 3/4 – 2 680
VB 520.52.1.75.S 82.5  1 3/4 – 2 726
VB 630.58.1.75.S 82.5 1 3/4 – 2 1/4 1265
VB 710.68.1.100.S 110 2 1/2 – 2 5/8 1605
VB 800.76.1.125.S 137.5  2 3/4 – 3 2200
Model # Dimensions (inch)
øD1 øD2 B øH T TA TB TC/TL
VB 430.38.1.36,5.S 19.5 16.9 15.7 2.1 2.8 20.1 4.8 42.7
VB 240.28.1.55.S 11.8 9.4 11.4 2.3 3.1 12.2 5.6 37.8
VB 520.38.1.55.S 23.4 20.5 18.1 2.3 3.1 24 5.6 50.4
VB 520.44.1.55.S 23,4 20.5 18.1 2.3 3.1 24 5.6 50.4
VB 520.52.1.55.S 23.4 20.5 18.1 2.3 3.1 24 5.6 50.4
VB 520.52.1.75.S 23.4 20.5 18.1 2.9 3.9 24 5.6 52.6
VB 630.58.1.75.S 29.5 24.8 22.4 2.9 3.9 30.3 8 71.5
VB 710.68.1.100.S 31.5 28 25.6 3.4 4.7 32.3 8 75.2
VB 800.76.1.125.S 35 31.5 29.5 3.4 4.7 36.2 8 84.6

Minimum Ultimate Strength = 4 x WLL

Also Available in Double Sheave Models:

Model # WLL
US Tons
For Wire
ød (inch)
Weight
(lbs)
VB 355.22.2.14.S 15 7/8   190
VB 240.28.2.20.S 22 1 – 1 1/8   120
VB 300.32.2.20.S 22 1 1/8 – 1 1/4   130
Model # Dimensions (inch)
øD1 øD2 B øH T TA TB TC/TL
VB 355.22.2.14.S 16.1 14 13 1.4 1.9 16.6 3.6 35
VB 240.28.2.20.S 11.8 9,4 10 1.5 1.9 12.2 3.3 28.9
VB 300.32.2.20.S 14.4 11.8 11.3 1.5 1.9 14.8 3.3 31.4

Minimum Ultimate Strength = 4 x WLL

WLL= Working Load Limit on head fitting.

  • The dimensions in this table are indicative only. A drawing will always be submitted prior to production and will be the leading document when discussing dimensions.
  • Blocks shown here are standard models; inquiries for custom versions are welcome.
  • Refer to wire rope manufacturers D/d ratio guideline.