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A snatch block does one of two things depending on how you rig it: it redirects your winch line to pull from a different angle, or it routes the line back to double your winch's effective pulling force using the same amount of cable. If your winch is rated at 9,500 lbs and you run the line through a snatch block anchored to a fixed point and back to the vehicle, your effective pull becomes closer to 19,000 lbs — at half the line speed, but with twice the power for moving a vehicle that is deeply stuck. The RotopaX PaX 12 Ton Forged Snatch Block is built to handle those loads, rated to a 24,000 pound working load limit with a minimum breaking strength of 48,000 pounds.
The forged construction gives it the structural integrity to handle serious recovery loads without the risk of failure that comes with cast alternatives. The orange high-visibility finish makes it easy to spot in a gear bag or on the ground when you are rigging a recovery in low light or under stress. It attaches to an anchor point using a shackle through the swivel hook and accepts both wire rope and synthetic winch line.
One critical note that is called out directly on the product and repeated here for good reason: grease this snatch block before first use. The pulley wheel needs lubrication to spin freely under load. Using it dry puts unnecessary friction and heat on the wheel and axle, reduces efficiency, and can cause premature wear or failure. Apply grease to the axle and wheel before the first time you put it under load — it takes about 30 seconds and significantly extends the life of the block.
**GREASE BEFORE FIRST USE**
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