LOW FRICTION RINGS

A low friction ring is a simpler and lighter alternative to a plain bearing block. They are produced in black anodised aluminium and have a big inner radius for low friction and an outer slot for attachment of a line or rubber cord. Suitable applications are backstay cascades, barber haulers, kicker tackles or any other applications with static load.

BARBER HAULING WITH LOW FRICTION RINGS

”Barber hauling” the jib means you pull the clew to windward to increase the pressure on the leech.

Fixing the line in a pad eye abaft the mast makes for a 2:1 purchase and by leading the line to windward, an efficient and easy accessible trim device is obtained.

A rubber cord fitted from the low friction ring to the shroud prevents an unloaded ring to chafe on the coach side.

Item No	Diam. outer (mm)	Diam. inner (mm)	Safe working Load (kg)	Breaking Load (kg)	Max line size (mm)
420-500	12	5	150	300	3
420-501	18	8	350	700	5
420-502	25	11	750	1500	7
420-503	35	16	1500	3000	10
420-504	50	22	3000	6000	14
420-505	70	30	6000	12000	20