GMP’s rugged universal stringing block features high strength and low weight at a value price. When you buy the block, you can select the adapter suitable for your application. With a 2,500 lb SWL, the block can be configured with 5 different mounting options.
Note: The item numbers below are for the block and the associated adapter.
These options are:
The Ball Clevis (74142) The Y-Clevis Ball (74143)
The Ball Hook (74144) The Safety Ball Hook (74141)
The Oval Eye Ball (74145)
To install the accessory mount on your block, simply follow these step-by-step instructions:
The block weighs approximately 9.25 lbs depending on the configuration. The sheave has a 7 inch OD, a 3 inch width, and a 4 5/8 inch root diameter. The frame and sheave are cast from A356 aluminum alloy and are heat-treated. The bearings in the sheave are the deep groove type with shields and they are permanently lubricated.
The block has an operating temperature range from -5 degrees to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Since 1936, General Machine Products has been a leader in supplying the telecom industry. Visit us today at gmptools.com or call us at 215-357-5500 to learn more about our product offerings.
