Gin Block - Miami Cordage

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Gin blocks, also known as a roofers’ block, are ideal for light duty hoisting with manila fiber rope or 3-strand twisted rope. Used frequently by roofers’ and contractors for hoisting roofing materials and tar on to the top of buildings. The gin block is equipped with a steel shell, gray iron wheel and a heavy drop forged steel swivel latch hook with pressure grease fittings.

Part #

Rope
Size
(in)

Block
Size
(in)

Rim
Thickness
(in)

Center
Pin
(in)

WLL
(lb)

Wt
(lb)

BLWGW12

1

12

1-3/8

5/8

1,000

13