"FACTOR 55" HAWSE OFFSET FAIRLEAD (1.5" THICK)

Factor 55 introduces a new Aluminum Hawse Offset Fairlead. The fairleads are CNC machined from 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series aluminum bar. The industry standard thickness is 0.75 inches. The increased material thickness results in a larger outer radius where the synthetic rope can slide. This leads to less stress on the rope fibers at high pulling angles and increases the lifespan of your synthetic rope. The offset fairleads are the industry's first hawse offset fairleads compatible with larger ½-inch diameter rope thimbles. There is also a machined outer corner chamfer to reduce rope stress for those who want to use the winch as a "suck down" device (e.g., trail competitions). The fairlead is hard anodized in a durable MIL-A-8625F TYPE III gunmetal grey and features a laser-engraved logo. What is the best surface coating for aluminum fairleads? Without a doubt, it is a Type III hard anodized coating. No cosmetic Type II anodized surfaces, no powder coating, and no raw or polished aluminum. Why? Because a hard coating can withstand the abrasion of a dirty/gritty synthetic winch rope rubbing over it. Especially with extreme side pulls, where the stress on the rope fibers is extremely high. A Mil-A-8625 Type III hard anodized surface leaves a 0.002" thick Al2O3 ceramic coating, which is among the 5 hardest materials known to mankind. Actually not far from the hardness of diamonds. Another valuable material property of hard anodized coatings is the low coefficient of friction. Low friction = less rope heat. The only drawback? Hard anodizing is not available in the typical bright and fancy anodized colors.

All Factor 55 fairleads are exclusively available in Mil-A-8625 hard grey. This is not particularly fancy, but it is the right surface to extend the life of your synthetic rope.

Overall dimensions: 11.75 x 3.4

Offset opening: .80.

Thickness: 1.5.

Standard 10-bolt mounting spacing

For synthetic winch ropes only.