Press Release: ARB Snatch Block 9000

[Steve]

Those that regularly head off the beaten track know how essential it is to be prepared for a recovery situation. A snatch block is an incredibly useful piece of recovery equipment that enables you to retrieve loads that are double a winch’s capacity by reducing the load on the winch by half.

To add to ARB’s range of snatch blocks and recovery equipment, an innovative new snatch block for both off road and competition use has just been released.
Designed in Australia by ARB engineers, the Snatch Block 9000 features a revolutionary, computer optimised two-piece polymer pulley design for increased functionality and safety during a vehicle recovery.

Tested to withstand the extremes of off-road competition winching, the snatch block features rounded safety edges to protect against pinch points during recovery situations, and also allows for easy one-handed loading and unloading of the cable or rope. The working load encountered during winching also has a positive effect on the snatch block by causing the plates to press together for extra support.

Suitable for use with bow shackle sizes up to 8.5 ton, the snatch block features high strength, low density materials which reduce the total weight of the block by up to 50% over other comparable rated snatch blocks. The design includes self-righting plates to eliminate the need to correctly position the block while introducing cable tension, while the inner pulley is made from self lubricating crystalline polymer to enable operation under high loads without the need for lubrication.

These new snatch blocks are currently in stock and can be purchased through any ARB distributor throughout the United States and Canada, along with a variety of recovery gear for all recreational and competition 4WDing uses. For more details of ARB’s extensive range of 4×4 equipment including protection gear, Air Lockers and suspension, please contact them.

All media enquiries should be directed to Steven Bisig:
Tel: (888) 427-2872
Fax: (425) 264-1392
Web: http://www.arbusa.com
Email: sbisig@arbusa.com
Post: 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98055


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[Jerry]

Is the new snatch block designed specifically for synthetic winch rope or will it work for both synthetic and steel? You mentioned it has a 2-piece polymer pulley. I know they are achieving all sorts of wonderful new things through chemistry, but it seems like burrs in wire rope would wear out a polymer pulley. Does the 9000 model-number designate working strength, breaking strength or neither? What size cable will the sheave accommodate?
Jerry

PS Small world, I just took delivery on 2 - standard 7,000 kg ARB Snatch Blocks this afternoon and they are hefty sons-a-guns. They will accommodate 1/4 thru 1/2 inch wire rope and have a working load of 15,000 lbs (breaking strength of 30,000 lbs). That's a whole lot more than my 12,000 lb winch and 3/8" cable can throw at them.

[03WJCOX]

Nice, as soon as I get that winch out of your garage Steve ill put that on the ole Christmas list for the girlfriend

[smbisig]

The 9000 represents the working load in kilos. The new snatch block can be used with steel or synthetic rope. As long as the steel rope is inspected for fraying after any use, then you shouldn't have any problems. ARB has been using Polymer in their lockers for years, and its shocking as to what kind of abuse this material can take.


Here are the specs on the new ARB snatch Block.


P/N: 10100020
Working Load: 20,000 lb
Breaking Strain: 38,500 lb
Side Plate Material: 1/5" Cold rolled steel
Pulley Material: Specialized Polymer
Pulley Diameter: 4 1/3"
Cable Size: 1/3" - 1/2"
Weight: 5.3 lb
Greasable: Not Required

[Steve]

Click on the image in the first post for a larger view.

A nice piece of work.

Steve