{"product_id":"factor-55-hawse-offset-fairlead","title":"Factor 55 Hawse Offset Fairlead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFactor 55 introduces a new \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealuminium Hawse Offset Fairlead. These 1.5″ fairleads are CNC machined from 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealuminium bar. The industry standard fairlead thickness is .75 inches thick. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe thicker \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealuminium bar results in a larger outer fillet radius for the synthetic rope to slide against. This results in less stress on the rope fibres during high angular pulls, increasing the life of your synthetic rope. The Offset fairleads are the industry’s first Hawse Offset fairlead compatible with larger ½ inch diameter rope tube thimbles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe rope slot height opening is taller to allow the larger ½” tube thimbles to pass through. There is also a machined outer corner chamfer to reduce rope stress for those than plan on using the winch as a front suspension “suck down” device. These fairleads come in a durable MIL-A-8625F TYPE III gun metal grey hard anodised finish with a laser engraved logo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the best surface finish for Hawse \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealuminium fairleads?  Without a doubt it is a Type III hard anodised coating.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecosmetic Type II anodised finishes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e powder coated, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e raw or polished \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealuminium.  Why?  Because a hard coating can resist the abrasion damage from a dirty\/gritty synthetic winch rope rubbing across it.   Especially during extreme side pulls where rope fibre stresses are extremely high.  A Mil-A-8625 Type III hard anodised finish leaves a .002” thick Al\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ceramic coating that is in the top 5 hardest materials known to mankind (See chart under Corundum\/Sapphire).  Not too far away from diamond hardness actually.  Another valuable material property from hard anodised coatings are the low coefficients of friction.  Low friction = lower rope heat.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly drawback?  Hard anodising is not offered in typical bright and fancy anodised colours.  All Factor 55 fairleads only come in Mil-A-8625 hard grey finishes. Not fancy, but it is the proper finish to extend the life of your synthetic rope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Dimension: 11.75″ x 3.4″ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffset Opening: .80″ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThickness: 1.5″ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStandard 10″ Bolt Mount Spacing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor synthetic winch rope only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped via Toll Express. #Freeshipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factor 55","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51487856558313,"sku":"00026","price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/7047\/9849\/files\/factor-55-hawse-offset-fairleadfactor-5500026-308118.jpg?v=1783294150","url":"https:\/\/silverbackbuilds.com.au\/products\/factor-55-hawse-offset-fairlead","provider":"Silverback Builds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}