5/8” Pulleys and Arborist Blocks at WesSpur Tree Equipment

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5/8" Pulleys and Arborist Blocks

5/8” capacity blocks and pulley are a good choice for everyday rigging situations. Good ropes to use with a 5/8” pulley or block are 5/8” Samson Stable Braid, and 5/8” Husky Double Braid. We carry a wide selection of pulleys and blocks in this size, including double sheave pulleys, prusik minders, and true arborist blocks, like the aluminum Hobbs block. For more information on using blocks and pulleys in tree work, check out the Art and Science of Practical Rigging.

Please note that Working Load Limits (WLL) are listed at 10% of the Breaking Strength (Breaking Strength.) This is a safer ratio to use than the 5:1 ratio commonly used for lifting applications, as tree work involves the risk of shock loading, and it is the same ratio used when calculating the Working Load Limit of Arborist Rope.

Arborist Blocks

5/8” Stainless Steel Arborist Block

This best selling Arborist Block features a wide upper bushing to maximize sling strength and wide side plates to protect the rope from abrasion. One-piece design eliminates lost parts. 3” lower sheave will accept bull ropes up to 5/8” diameter. Stainless steel side plates, aluminum bushing, and zinc-plated steel axle means this pulley stands up to the elements as well as the load.
WLL 2,800 lb. Breaking Strength 28,000 lb.

5/8” Spring Block Block

The 5/8” capacity spring block is one of our most popular large arborist blocks. The design is compact and the unique upper sheave design is quick to open & close and secures easily, plus it eliminates the chance of dropping a sheave. The side plates are thick aluminum with a yellow powder coating to enhance the durable life of the block. Strong and durable.
WLL 2,250 lb. Breaking Strength 22,500 lb.

Five Eights Inch Capacity Blocks and Pulleys

5/8” Aluminum Hobbs Block

Hobbs blocks are amongst the finest rigging blocks in the world. Extremely strong, and built to withstand shock loading.
WLL 4,000 lb. Breaking Strength 40,000 lb.

Pulleys

4” Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pulley

With Bushing With Bearing

One of our most popular pulleys, this offers substantial safe working loads and breaking strengths at an affordable price. Choice of bushing or bearing. Stainless steel side plates & axle, bushing or bearing, 4” aluminum sheave.
WLL 2,000 lb. Breaking Strength 20,000 lb.

4” Stainless Steel Double Sheave Pulley

Stainless steel side plates & axle, bushing, lower becket, & double 4” aluminum sheaves.
WLL 2,500 lb. Breaking Strength 25,000 lb.

3” Medium Pulley

Single Double

Aluminum side plates, sheave, bushing, and an economical choice. Available in a double sheave version with lower becket.
WLL 765 lb. Breaking Strength 7,650 lb.

Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Pulley

3” Sheave 4” Sheave

Stainless steel side plates & axle, aluminum sheave. Available with 3” aluminum sheave and bushing (RP105) or 4” aluminum sheave and bearing (RP108).
WLL 1,600 lb. Breaking Strength 16,000 lb.

2 3/8” Pulley

Regular Cable-Able

The classic pulley from CMI. Stainless steel side plates & axle, 2 3/8” aluminum sheave, bushing. Available in a regular version or a “Cable-Able” versions which can be used on wire rope.
WLL 850 lb. Breaking Strength 8,500 lb.

2 3/8” Double-End Pulley

Regular Cable-Able

A lower becket offers many possibilities on this pulley. Stainless steel side plates & axle, 2 3/8” aluminum sheave, bushing. Available in a regular version or a “Cable-Able” versions which can be used on wire rope.
WLL 850 lb. Breaking Strength 8,500 lb.