Ronstan Hi Load Ball Bearing Swivels

Ronstan Hi Load Ball Bearing Swivels
Stainless steel ball bearing loaded swivels. Ball bearing swivel have lower friction and higher working loads than non ball bearing versions. Used in conjunction with blocks and rigging systems to provide articulation and rotation. Although not suitable for high speed rotating applications, they are ideal for vangs and furling systems. Made of 316 grade Stainless Steel.

Part # Break Strength Pin Dia.(A) Inside Width (B) Length (C) - pin/pin on center
lbs kg in mm in mm in mm
RF78 2200 1000 - - - 1-15/16 49
RF78A 3740 1700 1/4 7 3/8 9 2-3/32 53
RF78B 3740 1700 1/4 7 3/8 9 1-7/8 48
RF79 5720 2600 5/16 8 15/32 12 3-15/32 88


RF78 High Load Ball Bearing Swivel Price: $61.16 RF78A Swivel Shackle - Ball Bearing Price: $79.01
RF78B Swivel Shackle - Ball Bearing Price: $66.68 RF79 Swivel Shackle - Ball Bearing Price: $121.51
Ronstan Swivel Shackles

Ronstan Swivel Shackles
Ronstan swivel shackles provide 360 degree rotation for variable alignment of the two items being linked. They have a convenient pin attachment at each end. Some models have ball bearings for free rotation even at high lots. Swivels are used in conjunction with blocks and rigging to provide articulation or rotation. All Ronstan swivels are manufactured from stainless steel. They are strong, reliable, and economical.

Part # SWL Break Load Length Inside Length (A) Fork Width (B) Pin Dia. (C)
kg lbs kg lbs mm in mm in mm in mm in
RF576 350 770 500 1100 32 1-1/4 6 1/4 9 3/8 4 5/32
RF120 650 1430 650 1430 43 1-11/16 8 11/32 12 15/32 5 3/16
RF173 700 1540 1100 2420 59 2-5/16 12 15/32 15 19/32 6 1/4
RF75* n/a n/a 2100 4620 76 3 16 5/8 17 21/32 8 5/16

*Has ball bearings for lower friction and a higher working load.

RF120 Swivel Shackle 3/16 Pin Price: $24.61 RF173 Swivel Shackle 1/4 Pin Price: $25.46
RF576 Swivel Shackle 5/32 Pin Price: $13.98 RF75 Swivel Shackle 5/16 Pin Price: $36.51
RWO Swivels

RWO Swivels
Made of lightweight, high grade marine materials these swivels are made to withstand high break load applications. R6364 is a plain bearing swivel. It is a fork and eye to work with spars or rigging. R2080, R2082 and R2084 are ball bearing swivels. R2080 is designed for use as the furler top swivel. The R2082 and R2084 are mighty swivels.

Part # Pin Dia. Jaw Width Length * Breaking Load Weight
mm ~ in mm ~ in mm ~ in kg lbs g ~ oz
R6364 5 3/16 6 1/4 28 1 1/8 450 992 21 0.74
R2080 6 1/4 10 3/8 28 1 1/8 900 1984 45 1.58
R2082 5 3/16 5 3/16 26 1 450 992 27 0.95
R2084 6 1/4 10 3/8 33 1 9/32 1700 3747 65 2.29

* Length is from center of pin to center of hole.
R2080 Furler Swivel - 1/4 pins Price: $50.93 R2082 Super Vang Swivel Price: $61.16
R2084 S.S. Ball Bearing Swivel Price: $79.80 R6364 Std. Vang Swivel Price: $15.75

Harken Post Adapter
Harken Post Adapter This unique Harken item converts Harken 3-inch and 2.25-inch double and triple blocks to swivel head blocks. Stainless steel construction.
HSB63 Adapter U - Swivel Post Price: $21.12
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