b'ELEMENT BLOCKSWhen Harken sets out to create a block for sailors who think they dont need Harken, what happens? The Element block. The name hints at its essence: everything non-essential is stripped away. The result is an economical block that does a Harken job. Element blocks feature sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. Elements design pairs the least metal required to protect the sheave with a proven journal bearing. Size for size, Element is priced significantly lower than our previously least expensive blocks. Harken Element Block Element: Harken design and engineeringvalue-price. Element blocks accept line from 816mm. They are offered in singles, doubles, triples, fiddles, and footblocks in 45-, 60-, and 80-mm sizes. Stands up to sun, salt, and impactAluminum sidesplates are forged for strength and sheave protection. Sidesplates are hardcoat-anodized to resist corrosion. Bearing sleeve of tough composite resists corrosion fora long service life. Shackles are strong, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. MaterialsFor properties see pages264-265. Shackle blocks lock in two directions or swivel to keep line from twisting6061-T6 aluminum: Removable headpost lock allows shackle Hardcoat-anodized sideplates to be fixed or to swivel. 46 DO NOT use Harken equipment for human suspension unless product is specifically certified and labeled for such use.'