Lighter and smaller than a conventional block, low friction rings or ferrules, have become a popular alternative for many applications where traditional blocks once ruled. Instead of rolling on a pulley sheave, the active line with a ring merely slides on the inside smooth surface of the ring.
Another line can be spliced around the ferrule for attaching it. This attachment line is sometimes made as a loop that is "luggage tagged" onto a pad-eye or the toe rail. Frictional losses are not as great as one may think, especially when using low friction line such as Dyneema.
In addition to being lighter and less expensive than conventional blocks, ring ferrules are also less prone to failure since there are no pulleys to crack or bearings to foul.
Simple and lightweight rings have revolutionized the way fixed and running rigging is designed on sailboats. They have extremely low friction, and their simplicity cuts cost and maintenance. A universal solution for barber haulers, lazy jacks and more. Use on a backstay bridle instead of a block or for 8:1 control systems.
Antal's Dyneema Pad Eye's are designed to act as smooth, strong anchoring points for soft-attach accessories, as well as low-friction turning points for various rigging applications.
Antal's Dyneema Pad Eye's are designed to act as smooth, strong anchoring points for soft-attach accessories, as well as low-friction turning points for various rigging applications.
The Antal 12mm Hook features highly polished, hard black anodized aluminum construction and offers the lightest and strongest solution for line control.
The Antal 16mm Hook features highly polished, hard black anodized aluminum construction and offers the lightest and strongest solution for line control.
A size Small Solid Ring has a 1,800 kg (3,900 lbs) SWL with a thinner body and a wider hole with extreme working loads. Minimum friction from highly polished, hard black anodized aluminum body. Solid rings have been specifically designed for reefing and for the 3D setting of the genoa sheet.
The Medium Solid Ring has a 2,800 kg (6,100 lbs) SWL with a thinner body and a wider hole with extreme working loads. Minimum friction from highly polished, hard black anodized aluminum body. Solid rings have been specifically designed for reefing and for the 3D setting of the genoa sheet.
Antal Large Solid Ring has a 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) SWL with a thinner body and a wider hole and extreme working loads. Minimum friction from highly polished, hard black anodized aluminum body. Solid rings have been specifically designed for reefing and for the 3D setting of the genoa sheet.
The SectoRing is a spinning ring with a guiding cover, small in size and low in weight. SectoRing is the perfect solution for high loads where large and fast movements are not required.
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