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Snatch Block with Shackle Head AS 2089

Name: Snatch Block with Shackle Head AS 2089
Brand: H-Lift Industries Co Ltd
SKU: 1709
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

No.1709

The H-Lift Snatch Block with Shackle Head is a heavy-duty, manually operated sheave block designed to redirect wire ropes and cables for flexible lifting, rigging, and pulling operations.

AS 2089 Certified: Fully complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2089, ensuring rigorous safety and performance in demanding environments.
Robust Construction: Manufactured with a high-tensile steel body and a durable cast steel sheave for maximum strength and wear resistance.
Flexible Load Handling: Effectively redirects the path of wire ropes or cables to facilitate easier and more efficient lifting angles.
Industrial Grade: Widely utilized across mining, construction, offshore rigging, marine, and other heavy-duty lifting applications.

Technical Data
Heavy Duty Snatch Block

*Easy Reeving: Side plate opens to allow wire rope insertion without removing the end fitting.

Product Features

Certified to AS 2089: Designed and manufactured in strict compliance with AS/NZS 2089 standards, ensuring the highest level of safety for Australian, New Zealand, and global mining/offshore projects.
Heavy Duty Capacity: Available in a wide range of Working Load Limits (WLL) from 2 Ton up to 50 Ton, capable of handling extreme loads in harsh environments.
Premium Construction: Features a high-tensile steel body and a robust cast steel sheave for superior strength and impact resistance.
Smooth Operation: Fitted with heavy-duty roller bearings and grease nipples for easy lubrication, ensuring low friction and long service life.
Secure Connection: Equipped with a drop-forged bow shackle head, providing a secure and articulated connection point that aligns with the load.
Easy Reeving: The classic snatch block design with a rotating side plate/gate allows for quick insertion of the wire rope without removing the end fitting.
Versatile Fit: Suitable for wire rope diameters ranging from 8mm up to 50mm (depending on capacity).

Technical Specifications

*Refer to the diagram above to identify dimensions A2, B, and C in the table below.

Item No.	Sheave Dia.	Capacity	Shackle Spec	Dimensions (mm)			Wire Rope Dia.	Net Weight	Product Code
Item No.	(mm)	(t)	-	A2	B	C	(mm)	(kg)	Product Code
SB07502-AS	75	2.0	-	286	82	70	8 - 9	4.0	170907502
SB11504-AS	115	4.0	-	345	120	70	10 - 13	6.1	170911504
SB15004-AS	152	4.0	-	400	160	70	10 - 13	13.8	170915004
SB15008-AS	152	6.0	-	480	160	94	13 - 16	15.0	170915008
SB20008-AS	203	8.0	-	530	210	93	16 - 18	16.0	170920008
SB25010-AS	254	10.0	-	680	260	115	18 - 20	37.5	170925010
SB30012-AS	305	12.0	-	767	310	133	20 - 22	56.0	170930012
SB30015-AS	305	15.0	-	788	310	133	24 - 26	65.0	170930015
SB35522-AS	355	22.0	-	952	365	140	28 - 32	90.0	170935522
SB50030-AS	510	30.0	-	1256	514	162	32 - 36	210.0	170950030
SB60050-AS	610	50.0	-	1525	625	240	44 - 50	418.0	170960050

What is a Snatch Block?

A heavy-duty snatch block is a pulley system designed to handle large loads and provide mechanical advantage during heavy-duty lifting and pulling operations. It consists of a sheave (grooved wheel) enclosed in a housing with an opening side plate, allowing the wire rope to be threaded without removing the end fitting.

Commonly used in off-road recovery, forestry, construction, shipyards, and industrial settings, snatch blocks allow operators to:

Change Load Direction: Navigate obstacles or align the pull with the winch.
Double Pulling Power: By running the cable through the block and back to an anchor point, you effectively double the mechanical advantage of the winch or hoist.

WLL & Load Calculation

⚠️ Important: Line Pull vs. Total Load

The Working Load Limit (WLL) marked on the snatch block is the maximum load allowed on the block and its connection point. The total load on the block is often different from the weight being lifted.

It is necessary to determine the total load imposed on the block to select the correct capacity. Use the formula:

Total Load = Line Pull Force × Angle Factor

Snatch Block Line Pull Angle Factor Chart

*Refer to the chart above to find the Angle Factor based on the angle between the rope lines.

Instructions for Use

Selection: Ensure a block with the correct WLL is selected. The WLL applies to static loads only; shock loading must be accounted for.
Inspection: Verify all markings are legible and the block is free from nicks, gouges, and cracks.
Alignment: The block must never be side-loaded. It is designed for in-line use only. Ensure the rope enters the sheave in the same plane to prevent damage.
Connection: Always ensure the hook, eye, or shackle supporting the load is correctly positioned and secured.
Operation: Ensure the sheaves rotate freely and functional properly.
Modifications: Never modify, repair, or reshape a block by machining, welding, heating, or bending, as this affects the WLL. Heat treatment is strictly prohibited.

⚠️ PROHIBITED: Do not use the block for lifting or transporting people. Do not lift loads over people.

Connection & Maintenance

Connecting the Block:

Shackle Type: Remove the shackle to attach the block. Reassemble ensuring the load bolt, nut, and safety cotter pin are secure.
Hook Type: Attach via the hook and ensure the safety latch closes completely.
Inserting Rope: Remove the safety hair needle pin and unscrew the quick bolt (or trunnion). Rotate the side plate to insert the wire rope onto the sheave, then reassemble securely.

Inspection Schedule:

Blocks must be inspected regularly in accordance with local safety standards. Wear, misuse, and overloading can lead to deformation. Inspection should take place at least every six months, or more frequently in severe operating conditions.