Spinlock XXB Ceramic Jaw Clutche Kit

SAnti-fog XXB Ceramic Jaw Clutch Kit for XX Powerclutches

Elevate the performance of your high-load line handling system with the genuine SAnti-fog XXB Ceramic Jaw Clutch Kit. Designed as a direct upgrade or service replacement for the world-renowned SAnti-fog XX and XXC Powerclutches, this kit is engineered for sailors who demand the absolute pinnacle of reliability, grip, and control. When you´re managing highly loaded lines on a racing yacht or a performance cruiser, there is no room for compromise. This jaw set ensures your critical deck hardware operates beyond its original specification, providing the confidence needed to handle extreme loads in the most demanding conditions.

The core of this upgrade is the advanced ceramic coating on the jaws, a technology developed to meet the challenges posed by modern high-tech ropes. As line covers evolve with blended and exotic fibres, traditional clutch jaws can struggle to maintain grip, leading to slippage and heat build-up. The XXB Ceramic Jaws solve this problem, offering a significant increase in holding power without damaging the rope´s cover. This translates to more secure halyards, sheets, and control lines, allowing for more precise sail trim and enhanced safety on board.

Key Benefits:

* Unrivaled Holding Power: Experience a dramatic improvement in grip, especially on the latest generation of small-diameter, blended-cover ropes with high-tech cores like Dyneema® and Vectran®.
* Exceptional Durability: The ceramic coating provides an incredibly hard-wearing surface that is highly resistant to the abrasion and intense heat generated by slipping lines, ensuring a much longer service life than standard alloy jaws.
* Sustained Peak Performance: By resisting wear and tear, this kit ensures your powerclutch maintains its exceptional load-holding capacity and smooth release action for many seasons of hard use, protecting your investment in premium hardware.
* Direct Performance Upgrade: Specifically designed for the XX Powerclutch series, this kit is more than a replacement part; it´s a tangible performance enhancement that brings the latest SAnti-fog technology to your existing setup.

Features:

* Ceramic Coated Jaws for XX Powerclutch
* Improved performance on blended covered ropes
* Increased resistance to heat and abrasion
* Better long term performance

Bindings

The binding mechanism of the SAnti-fog XXB Ceramic Jaw Kit is a masterclass in engineering. The system relies on SAnti-fog´s proven V-groove jaw geometry, which gently wedges the rope, distributing the load evenly across the surface of the line. What sets the XXB apart is the micro-textured ceramic surface. This coating creates a significantly higher coefficient of friction, allowing the jaws to securely bind the rope with less clamping pressure. This not only increases the ultimate holding load but also reduces the compression and potential for cover damage on expensive performance lines. The result is a binding action that is both immensely powerful and remarkably gentle, providing secure holding under static load and controlled, smooth release even when eased under pressure.

Technical Specifications

* Compatibility: Designed exclusively for SAnti-fog XX0812 and XXC0812 Powerclutches.
* Recommended Rope Diameter: 8mm - 12mm (5/16" - 1/2").
* Technology: Ceramic Coated Jaws.
* Contents: The kit contains one complete set of two (2) ceramic-coated jaws, sufficient to service a single clutch unit.
* Application: Ideal for halyards, sheets, and control lines on high-performance racing yachts and superyachts