Wichard FRX25 25mm Friction Ring for Sailboats

The Wichard FRX25 Friction Ring 25mm for Marine Rigging routes a sailing line through a fixed low-friction ring. Unlike a sheave block, it has no rotating wheel. Wichard specifies a hard-anodized surface for the rope-bearing area. The FRX range is intended for loaded lines that do not need high-speed pulley travel.

Possible uses include barber haulers, inhaulers, lazy jacks, and running-backstay arrangements. The rounded opening guides the rope while reducing direct contact with sharp hardware edges. The ring can be incorporated into a tackle or line-lead system with a suitable attachment. The final rigging design must account for friction and line movement.

This size has a stated marine working load of 11,020 lb. The published dimensions include a 25 mm model designation. Wichard specifies a 50-micron hard-anodized finish. Select the ring according to the line diameter, the expected load, and the direction of pull. Browse more sailing hardware for related deck and rigging equipment.

• Fixed low-friction ring with no rotating sheave
• Hard-anodized 50-micron rope-bearing surface
• Suitable for barber-hauler and inhauler line leads
• Compact solution for semi-static rigging