The FRX25 Friction Ring is an essential component for marine and boating enthusiasts, providing reliable performance for a variety of rigging applications. Engineered with high-quality anodized aluminium, this friction ring ensures smooth line operation and durability, making it a trusted choice for both amateur sailors and professional mariners.

Key Features

• Lightweight and Efficient: Designed to reduce friction and enhance the performance of your lines without adding unnecessary weight.
• High Strength: Capable of handling heavy loads and semi-static lines, ensuring safety and reliability in demanding marine environments.
• Durable Construction: Hard anodized with a 50-micron coating, providing increased resistance to wear and corrosion for an extended lifespan.
• Smooth Operation: Specifically designed to minimize line wear, allowing your lines to run effortlessly through various rigging setups.
• Trusted Reliability: FRX Wichard thimbles are renowned in the marine industry for their consistent performance and dependability.

Applications

The FRX25 Friction Ring is versatile and suitable for a wide range of marine applications, including:

• Mast-foot blocks
• Barber-haulers
• Inhaulers
• Loops and thimbles
• Lazy jacks
• Running backstays
• Tackle systems
• And many more rigging setups

Specifications

Specification	Details
Material	Anodized Aluminium
Working Load	11,020 lbs (5,000 kg)
Weight	0.126 lbs (57 g)
Dimensions A	43/64" (17 mm)
Dimensions B	63/64" (25 mm)
Dimensions C	63/64" (25 mm)
D Diameter	2 23/64" (60 mm)

Load Information

• Working Load (WL): Suitable for nautical applications, ensuring safe and efficient load handling.
• Working Load Limit (WLL): Intended for industrial applications only. Calculated by dividing the breaking load by a safety factor of 5. WLL = Breaking Load / 5.

Download the Quick Guide (PDF) for more detailed information and installation instructions.