Tersma Hook pulley 16 mm

TERSMA Hook Pulley 16 mm: Compact, High-Load Performance for Precision Sailing

Elevate your control and performance on the water with the TERSMA Hook Pulley 16 mm, a pinnacle of marine fitting engineering designed for sailors who demand precision, durability, and reliability. As TERSM´s smallest block, this pulley is the definitive choice for managing control lines on competitive dinghies and small sailboats where every gram and every millimeter of space counts. Its compact design belies its immense strength, offering a smooth, low-friction solution for a multitude of rigging applications.

Experience the advantage of effortless adjustments and superior line handling. The core of this 16mm pulley features a contained stainless steel ball bearing system, meticulously engineered to ensure exceptionally smooth rotation even under significant load. This low-friction performance allows for quick, responsive trimming of your sails and control lines, giving you a competitive edge during races and effortless handling during cruises. The robust construction is engineered for the harsh marine environment, ensuring you can sail with confidence, season after season.

Built for long-term durability and maximum working load, the block´s structure integrates reinforced composite materials with a forged Grade 316 stainless steel hook. This combination delivers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and superior resistance to corrosion and UV degradation, guaranteeing reliable performance when you need it most.

Key Benefits:

* Ultra-Compact & Lightweight: At only 11 grams, this pulley minimizes weight aloft and fits into the most complex and space-constrained rigging systems without interference.
* Exceptionally Smooth Operation: The integrated stainless steel ball bearing system provides minimal friction, allowing for precise and easy adjustments of lines under high tension, reducing crew fatigue and improving responsiveness.
* Robust & Durable Construction: Engineered with high-quality, UV-stabilized composites and a forged 316 stainless steel shackle, this block offers excellent longevity and steadfast resistance to saltwater corrosion and sun damage.
* High Load Capacity: Despite its small size, it boasts an impressive maximum working load of 100 kg, making it suitable for high-tension applications where reliability is paramount.

Main Features:

* Sheave engineered from high-performance Derlin® composite for minimal friction and wear on your lines.
* Smooth-running Derlin® composite ball bearings for consistent performance.
* Sideplates and frames constructed from reinforced, UV-stabilized glass fiber Nylon composite.
* Secure, high-strength attachment via a forged Grade 316 stainless steel hook.

Attribute: Pulleys

Technical Specifications:

* Sheave Diameter: 16 mm
* Maximum Line Diameter: 6 mm
* Weight: 11 g
* Maximum Working Load (MWL): 100 kg
* Maximum Breaking Load (MBL): 390 kg

Versatile Rigging Applications:

This high-performance pulley is ideal for a wide range of uses, including:

* Mainsheet systems, jib sheets, and spinnaker sheets on dinghies up to 5m (16ft).
* Halyard, vang, and backstay purchase systems on keelboats up to 8m (26ft).
* Countless other control line applications on boats of all sizes, such as cunninghams, outhauls, and traveler controls.

Warning: Do not use TERSMA products for human suspension