Manufacturer part #: RF791101
Technical Description
Series 75 Single Becket Orbit Block
3 in
75 mm
9/16 in
14 mm
5/16 in
8 mm
4850 lb
2200 kg
9920 lb
4500 kg
12.5 oz
354 g
Manufacturer part #: RF79110
The highest strength-to-weight ratio Minimal friction loss, especially when working at high loads Totally reliable and trouble free performance Simplicity of design and construction to facilitate maintenance and servicing Elegant, functional styling and finish Lockable swivelling head post High strength forged shackle 
Orbit blocks™ are a no-compromise product range developed to meet the demands and expectation of the very dedicated and increasingly professional racing sailor. Side cheeks incorporating head structure and hub are precision machined as a single part from solid alloy, leaving material only where it contributes to the load carrying capacity of the block and eliminating the need for additional fasteners.
The Orbit sheave has captive Acetal ball bearings for side thrust loads, eliminating the need for side retainer plates. This reduces weight and allows for a wider bearing surface that can accommodate longer Torlon° needles achieving a substantially higher strength-to-weight ratio.Head posts of swivel blocks can be locked at 0 or 90 degrees.
ApplicationsPrimary mainsheet, halyard and spinnaker systems on boats to 14 m (46 ft) Secondary mainsheet, vang blocks on boats to 15 m (50 ft) Standard and running backstay systems on boats to 12 m (40 ft) General control line and lead block applications on larger yachts Materials
Fully machined Alloy cheek plates Alloy sheaves with captive ball races Torlon° needle rollers Carbon black Acetal ball bearings Forged grade 17-4PH stainless steel shackles Grade 316 stainless steel head post
Orbit blocks™ are a no-compromise product range developed to meet the demands and expectation of the very dedicated and increasingly professional racing sailor. Side cheeks incorporating head structure and hub are precision machined as a single part from solid alloy, leaving material only where it contributes to the load carrying capacity of the block and eliminating the need for additional fasteners.
The Orbit sheave has captive Acetal ball bearings for side thrust loads, eliminating the need for side retainer plates. This reduces weight and allows for a wider bearing surface that can accommodate longer Torlon° needles achieving a substantially higher strength-to-weight ratio.Head posts of swivel blocks can be locked at 0 or 90 degrees.
Applications