A quick look at snatch rings for 4x4 winching

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Snatch rings are starting to replace snatch blocks. They do the same job, but cost less, and are both smaller and lighter.

Here's a quick look at how they work and compare to a conventional snatch block.

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[nickjennings]

Great clip Robert. The other advantage of the ring is that if the ring fails the load is still held by the rope & soft shackle. In the traditional set up if the pulley fails, the load is released. Cheers Nick

[mikoistvan]

Friction can cause heat.
At a pretty low temperature (~70 °C) the synthetic rope brakes.
I would avoid heating up synthetic rope !

[DaveXL]

Would be great if you could do a test of the friction forces. May be as simple as chilling the snatch block in a fridge to a given temp and measuring the temperature change pre and post if you can't get a force rig that'll measure 20 tons.

Weight is important to me and with my touring fitout I generally only carry a snatch ring. I'm wondering if a quick spritz of WD40 or a smear of silicone grease would sort out the friction issues.

[ianmoore]

The snatch rings are a good concept for a clean recovery, but I think they could impose a lot of damage on your winch line and soft shackles if used in a muddy or sandy recovery. I have used both, you need to select the right rigging gear for the recovery.

[mendi]

What about applying silicon or white lithium lubricant on the snatch ring? Is it safe way to get less friction?

[mwwjjysjw]

whats the friction loss on the snatch ring. i think this can be up to 50% more.