Barton Double Rope Clutch D0550 – 8 – 12mm

The Barton Double Rope Clutch D0550 is an all-new design for cruising and racing yachts, manufactured from modern lightweight materials to withstand the harsh marine environment. Moulded parts are from high-grade plastics which are strong, light and impact-resistant. Cams and bases are from marine-grade aluminium, Spectro anodised for high wear resistance and long life.FeaturesA true clutch mechanism allows the line to be adjusted through the unit in the closed, locked position with minimal slippage.Opening and closing action is precise and easy to operate, even with cold, wet hands. A positive handle lock in the closed position is also featured.Kind to lines: The Barton Double Rope Clutch’s cam and base are manufactured from high-grade extruded aluminium, featuring a specially tempered tooth design which allows for maximum grip with minimal slippage, whilst being kind to your lines.Stainless steel rope fairleads are fitted to both line entry and exit pointsBolt-together construction for straightforward servicingRemovable insert on the top face of the handle.Ergonomically designed handleThe handle is strong and easy to grip, with positive, smooth lock and unlock action. A unique feature of this new design is the removable insert on the top face of the handle. These inserts are available packaged separately with a selection for both cruising and racing yachts.B81 540″Cruiser” insert pack contains: Main, Genoa 1, Spin Halyard 1, Topping Lift, Spin pole up, Spin pole down, Blank.B81 540″Racer” insert pack contains: Reef 1, Cunningham, Reef 2, Kicker, Mainsheet, Genoa Furling, Genoa 2, Spin Halyard 2, Backstay, Outhaul. Downhaul, Blank.SpecificationsLength: 133 mmWidth: 65 mmHeight: 68 mmWeight: 554 gDimensions: 142 65 68 mmSafe Working Load (SWL): 550 kg (1,212 lbs)Fastenings: 6 mmMax Rope Diameter: 12 mm (7/16″)Max holding power: 550KgRope Capacity: 8 mm to 12 mmFastening diameter: 6 mmFastening centres 79 mmImportant fitting notesWhen fitting, ensure a fair lead straight through the clutch to prevent wear to side plates and/or reduced load capabilities.For best performance, site the clutch approximately 2ft (600mm) forward of the winch to ensure a fair lead both vertically and horizontally.Use Barton deck organisers forward of the clutch to gain perfect alignment.Always use a bolt-through fastening with a suitable sealant.A drilling template is provided on our packaging for your convenience.DownloadFact Sheet .input-wrapper a { text-decoration: none; / Removes underline / background-color: transparent; / Ensures no background color / } .input-wrapper a:hover { text-decoration: underline; / Adds underline on hover / background-color: transparent !important; / Removes grey highlight / }