Ronstan Series 8 Ballside Car - Batten, Quick Release big block The Orbit sheave has captive

The Orbit sheave has captive Acetal or Torlon® ball bearings for side thrust loads

- Made in the USA for top-notch quality

Includes 1" x 1 1/2" Seals with O Rings (non corrosive)

In the auto mode of the ratchet mechanism engages when load is applied

Cad Plated Steel Ball Joint

Ronstan Series 8 Ballside Car - Batten, Quick Release big block The Orbit sheave has captiveRonstan Series 8 Ballside Car Batten, Quick Release. Patented system uses low profile cars running on twin races of Torlon ball bearings. Cars use the existing luff groove of the mast (no track or installation work required). Ball bearings are captive for easy loading and unloading of cars from mast. They can be easily switched between fully battened and soft luff mainsails. Minimum distance from mast to mainsail luff enhances mainsail efficiency.