Nodus Factory Block loop

Nodus Factory Block-Loop® Friction | Lightweight & High-Strength Deck Loop

Revolutionize your boat´s deck equipment with the Nodus Factory Block-Loop® Friction, the ultimate high-performance textile solution for modern sailors. Engineered to replace heavy, cumbersome, and maintenance-intensive traditional blocks, the Block-Loop® offers an unparalleled combination of strength, low weight, and reliability. This innovative product is designed for sailors who demand efficiency, performance, and safety on the water.

The Block-loop® friction is a sheathed textile loop designed to fix the friction rings quickly and easily. Its core purpose is to provide an incredibly strong yet simple attachment point for low-friction rings, creating a static block system with no moving parts that can fail, corrode, or seize under load. By eliminating mechanical components, you significantly reduce weight aloft and on deck, directly contributing to improved sailing performance, reduced heeling, and a more responsive vessel.

Key Benefits for Enhanced Sailing

* Drastically Reduced Weight: Experience a remarkable weight saving of up to 90% compared to conventional metal blocks. This reduction minimizes weight on your deck and rigging, lowering the boat´s center of gravity and enhancing overall performance and stability.
* Exceptional Strength and Reliability: Despite its lightweight textile construction, the Block-Loop® boasts immense strength. With no mechanical parts to break or wear out, it offers a "set and forget" solution that you can trust in the most demanding conditions. Its fail-safe design ensures consistent performance season after season.
* Effortless Installation and Versatility: Installation is incredibly fast and intuitive, requiring no special tools. The loop is typically secured using a simple and secure cow hitch, allowing it to be attached to pad-eyes, toe rails, or other fixed points in seconds. Its versatility makes it the perfect solution for a wide array of applications on any sailboat.
* Safe and Deck-Friendly: The soft, textile nature of the Block-Loop® prevents damage to your deck, mast, and sails. It eliminates the risk of impact damage and reduces noise compared to clanging metal blocks, creating a safer and quieter sailing experience for the entire crew.

Main Features

The Nodus Factory Block-Loop® is defined by its intelligent and minimalist design. Its primary feature is the sheathed loop construction, which securely holds a low-friction ring (sold separately) in place. The system is designed for optimal load distribution, ensuring that forces are managed efficiently without compromising the integrity of the line or the attachment point. The loop´s locking system is ingeniously simple, guaranteeing the ring remains captive and correctly oriented. This maintenance-free design is a testament to Nodus Factory´s commitment to innovative and practical sailing hardware.

Advanced Protectors for Maximum Longevity

A critical feature of the Block-Loop® is its integrated system of Protectors. The durable outer sheath is not just a cover; it is a high-performance protector engineered to shield the high-strength core from the harsh marine environment. This protective layer offers excellent resistance to chafe, abrasion, and, most importantly, UV degradation, significantly extending the product´s service life and ensuring its strength is not compromised over time.

Technical Specifications

This specific model is engineered for high-load applications where reliability is paramount.

* Length under ring: 4 cm
* CR (Breaking Load): 3800 kg

The Block-loop® friction is a sheathed textile loop designed to fix the friction rings quickly and easily.

Length under ring:4 cm, CR:3800 kg

Ideal Applications

The Block-Loop® Friction is a multi-purpose workhorse suitable for numerous tasks on board, including:
* 2:1 and 3:1 purchase systems
* Barber-haulers and in-haulers
* Lazy-jacks and lazy-bags
* Mast foot blocks
* Halyard and sheet returns
* Spinnaker sheet leads

Upgrade your vessel with the Nodus Factory Block-Loop® and embrace the future of lightweight, high-strength, and reliable deck equipment