Description
Pulley That Helps Prevent Premature Rope Failure
The world’s first winch friction pulley with patented rope retention feature. A lightweight alternative to traditional heavy snatch blocks/pulleys. The RRP can be used to increase pulling power or redirect the winch line. The RRP is for use with SYNTHETIC ROPE ONLY and is to be used in conjunction with a soft shackle. During momentary slack, patented rope retention rubber fingers prevent synthetic winch rope from escaping the pulley groove preventing premature rope failure. The oversized hole radius provides a smooth rubbing surface and keeps the legs of the soft shackle from rubbing on the edges of the RRP. The critical friction surface has also been TEFLON treated to increase slickness and heat dissipation.
Note: This product will NOT work with ropes that are not synthetic.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Rope Retention Pulley?
A: The Rope Retention Pulley, or RRP, is a lightweight alternative to traditional snatch blocks, designed specifically for synthetic winch lines. It enables safe and efficient double-line pulls and redirection of winch line during recovery.
Q: How is it different from a standard snatch block?A: Unlike snatch blocks that use steel sheaves and rotating parts, the RRP features a static, low-friction surface optimized for synthetic rope. It’s lighter, requires less maintenance, and reduces the risk of metal-on-metal failure.
Q: Can I use the RRP with steel cable?A: No. The RRP is designed exclusively for synthetic rope and should not be used with steel winch cables.
Q: Does the RRP rotate?A: No. It’s a fixed pulley with a smooth, rounded channel that allows synthetic rope to slide under tension without the need for moving parts.
Q: Is it made in the USA?A: Yes. The Rope Retention Pulley is proudly designed and manufactured in the United States using aerospace-grade materials.
Product Specifications
- Color: Grey
- Material: Aluminum
- Quantity: 1
- Type: Pulley
- Load: 22,000lbs
