8000kg Heavy Duty Shackle Head Snatch Block
A heavy-duty steel snatch block rated at 8 tonnes, fitted with a galvanised shackle head and roller bearing sheave. Ideal for lifting, pulling, towing and wire rope redirects in industrial and construction applications.
- Working load limit
- 8,000 kg
- Rope diameter
- 20 mm
- Webbing width
- 160 mm
- Material
- Structural carbon steel ASTM-A36/A572
- Free UK delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT
- 30-day returns on stock items
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Overview
This heavy-duty shackle head snatch block is built for demanding lifting, pulling, towing and rope-redirect applications. Constructed from structural quality carbon steel with a drop-forged wheel and roller bearing sheave, it delivers reliable, high-speed performance with wire rope. The hinged side plate allows wire rope to be inserted quickly without threading, saving valuable time on site.
Fitted with a galvanised bow shackle at the head, this block connects securely to an overhead anchor point and swivels freely for efficient load alignment. The block carries an 8-tonne (8,000 kg) capacity rating and is built to a safety factor of 4 times the working load.
Key Features
- Plates manufactured from structural quality carbon steel (ASTM-A36/A572)
- Drop-forged, roller bearing sheave for smooth, high-speed wire rope operation
- Galvanised bow shackle head with secured locking pin
- Hinged side opening allows easy wire rope insertion without threading
- Safety factor: 4 times the rated working load
Key features
- 018-tonne rated capacity
- 02Roller bearing sheave
- 03Quick-open side plate
- 04Galvanised shackle head
- 05Heavy-duty steel construction
Specification
Delivery and returns
Next-day delivery to England, Wales and Scotland (excluding the Highlands) on stock orders placed before 2.45pm. Free delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT.
Stock items can be returned within 30 days. Made-to-measure items, including lifting chains, can only be returned if faulty or damaged in transit.





