Karver's new 3:1 Friction Sheave

Published Date: January 10 2017

Karver KF5 3-1 Friction Sheave KA-KF5-3.1FS.jpg

 

Introduction to Karvers upgraded 3:1 Friction sheave for use with their KF / KSF furling drums.   It's not often that developments in fitting design deliver a significant increase in quality and a reduction in both weight and price - all at the same time. But Karver Systems appears to have achieved the impossible with the new 3:1 Friction Sheave.

 

Made from HR stainless steel, the Karver 3:1 Friction sheave provides a flexible solution for the connection of the furling drum to deck. With the option of using it in either a 2:1 or 3:1 configuration this simple, robust design provides excellent luff tension control with trouble free operation and very little maintenance. 

Much lighter than the previous version (33% weight saving for the KF5) and now with a quick release, captive pin mechanism, this is a really nice development. It improves the usability of this popular performance addition to the standard furling drum.

 

If you have any questions about Karver 3:1 purchase systems, please feel free to email us at support@upffront.com, or click the link below to see our full range:

 

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