Your winch and winch cable feel only a 4000# load! If you were to use a second snatch block at your vehicle, and run the cable back whatever your pulling on, you just turned your 8000# load in to a 2000# load. If you use a snatch block (and bring the cable back to your vehicle), the load on your winch and winch cable is cut in half. Lets say your going to have a line load of 8000#. So if you had an 8000# winch, now you have a 16000#. With such a wide range of snatch blocks available to buy and hire, we're confident that we can provide a solution that suits your requirements.When you use the snatch block and bring the end of your winch cable back to your vehicle your have doubled your winch capacity. If you have any other questions about our snatch blocks, please don't hesitate to contact SafetyLiftinGear for assistance. If the anchor point isn’t secure or can’t handle the pressure, this too could result in disaster. With so much force resting on the snatch block, it’s imperative that the equipment is set up correctly and all components attached securely. In fact, the pressure on the line can be as much as twice that of the actual load being towed! If the pressure becomes too much and the block fails, the resulting slingshot effect can easily do a lot of damage. When used in conjunction with a winch, a huge amount of force passes through the snatch block. Snatch blocks can be dangerous if used incorrectly, so it’s important to make sure you know what you’re doing.

Swing block - Normally used with vehicle winches and 4 x 4 off-roaders. Snatch block with shackle - Used in permanent and temporary rigging applications. Snatch block with hook - Normally used with wire rope hoists and winches during temporary applications.

The addition of the snatch block around the tree allows you to redirect the course of the winch, pulling the heavy obstacle to the side, out of the road, clearing your path. Using another tree (one that's still standing) as an anchor point for your snatch block, you can feed a cable from your truck through the snatch block, then fasten it to the fallen tree. You have a winch on your truck, and you need to pull the tree out of your path. In order to understand how a snatch block works, imagine a fallen tree blocking a road. When used in conjunction with a winch, a snatch block can increase the winch’s power considerably, allowing for a smoother, easier winching process.

Sturdy and durable, snatch blocks are ideal for transferring loads over short distances and are commonly used in recovery situations. Snatch blocks allow you to change the direction of a winch’s cable by off-setting the anchor point, allowing you to pull in a three-point motion. It's common for this method to produce a 100% increase in pulling or lifting capacity - be aware of the extra force this puts on fixing / anchor points. Snatch blocks are also used to increase the lifting or pulling capacity of wire hoists and winches. It is primarily designed for handling heavy goods, working as a pulley point that can redirect the course of a winch line. A snatch block is a heavy-duty pulley inside a metal casing.

Snatch blocks for winches