Shell Blocks | McMaster-Carr

	Attachment Type Attachment Type

	Plain
	Latching Hook
	Eye
	Loop
	Reinforced Loop
	Hook
	Carabiner
	Shackle
	Clevis
	Stop

	Application Application

For Lifting

For Pulling

	Capacity Capacity

10,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Material Material

	Pulley Type Pulley Type


Hanging	Mounted

Fixed	Swivel

	For Rope Diameter For Rope Diameter

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Extra Flexible

Flexible

	Construction Construction

	For Use With For Use With

Wire Rope

Rope

	Core Type Core Type


IWRC	Strand

	Finish Finish

Unfinished

Galvanized

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Recommended Pulley/Drum Diameter Recommended Pulley/Drum Diameter

	Number of Grooves Number of Grooves

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Lubrication Lubrication

Lubricated

Extra Lubricated

Unlubricated

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	OD OD

	Housing Material Housing Material

255 Products

Pulleys

Hanging Pulleys for Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Hang these pulleys from hooks, screws, and bolts to assist with horizontal pulling or to guide a rope.

Easy-Open Hanging Pulleys for
Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Also known as snatch blocks, these open so it’s easier to feed the rope through the housing—a free rope end is not needed.

Mounted Pulleys for Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Mount these pulleys to a flat surface to assist with horizontal pulling or to guide a rope.

Hanging Pulleys for Wire Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Hang these pulleys from hooks, screws, and bolts to assist with horizontal pulling or to guide a rope.

Mounted Pulleys for Wire Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Mount these pulleys to a flat surface to assist with horizontal pulling or to guide a rope.

Easy-Open Hanging Pulleys for
Wire Rope—For Horizontal Pulling

Also known as snatch blocks, these open so it’s easier to feed the rope through the housing—a free rope end is not needed.

Hanging Pulleys for Wire Rope—For Lifting

Hang these pulleys from hooks, screws, and bolts.

Easy-Open Hanging Pulleys for Wire Rope—For Lifting

Also known as snatch blocks, these open so it’s easier to feed the rope through the housing—a free rope end is not needed.

Mounted Pulleys for Wire Rope—For Lifting

Mount these pulleys to a flat surface.

Hanging Pulleys for Rope—For Lifting

Hang these pulleys from hooks, screws, and bolts.

Easy-Open Hanging Pulleys for Rope—For Lifting

Also known as snatch blocks, these open so it’s easier to feed the rope through the housing—a free rope end is not needed.

Pulley Hoists

These hoists come with fibrous rope that is lighter in weight and easier to handle than chain.

Wire Rope with Fitting—For Lifting

18-8 Stainless Steel Wire Rope
with Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

For use in washdown environments, this wire rope has better corrosion resistance than the galvanized steel wire rope.

Steel Wire Rope with Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

With a reinforced loop, also known as a thimble eye, installed on one end, quickly attach a hook or a shackle to a wire rope.

Galvanized Steel Wire Rope with
Reinforced Loop—For Lifting

The galvanized finish resists corrosion.

18-8 Stainless Steel Wire Rope with Hook—For Lifting

For use in washdown environments, this wire rope has better corrosion resistance than the galvanized steel wire rope.

Galvanized Steel Wire Rope with Hook—For Lifting

The galvanized finish resists corrosion.

Steel Wire Rope with Hook—For Lifting

This steel wire rope includes a hook with latch on one end for use with winches.

Wire Rope with Stop—For Lifting

A stop, also known as a ferrule fitting, installed on one end holds the rope in place.

Wire Rope with Swivel Hook—For Lifting

The swivel hook with latch installed on one end, prevents the wire rope from twisting. It is for use with winches.

Wire Rope—For Lifting

This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility.

Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope—For Lifting

More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys.

Rotation- and Corrosion-Resistant
Wire Rope—For Lifting

Use this wire rope when lifting in areas that are frequently washed down and require a rope that counteracts rotation.

Ultra-Flexible Corrosion-Resistant
Wire Rope—For Lifting

More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys.

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Rope—For Lifting

This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility.

Rotation-Resistant Wire Rope—For Lifting

To counteract rotation while under load, the outer strands are wound in the opposite direction of the core.

Wear-Resistant Wire Rope—For Lifting

Flattened outer strands create a smooth surface area that spreads contact to reduce wear.

Ultra-Flexible High-Strength Wire Rope—For Lifting

More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys.

High-Strength Wire Rope—For Lifting

This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility.