Wichard MXEvo Allen Head Pin 8mm, Max Rope 10mm

Only 100g. 1,300kg Working Load. 3,500kg Breaking Load. A compact friction block built for serious sailing loads.

The Wichard MXEvo #11614 is part of Wichard’s new generation of one-piece friction blocks, designed to deliver high mechanical strength with minimum weight and complexity.

This version features an 8mm Allen head pin and accepts ropes up to 10mm in diameter. Its compact 62 x 36mm body weighs just 100g, yet delivers a 1,300kg Working Load for nautical applications and 3,500kg Breaking Load.

For performance sailing, this combination of high strength, compact dimensions and low weight makes the #11614 an excellent solution for appropriate static or infrequently handled rigging applications.

MXEvo – A New Generation of Friction Blocks

The MXEvo takes a different approach from a traditional pulley block.

Instead of using a conventional rotating sheave and multiple mechanical components, Wichard has developed a monobloc / one-piece friction block without mechanical parts.

The rope travels along a specially designed track, allowing the MXEvo to remain extremely compact while providing high load capacity.

Wichard highlights this monobloc construction as an advantage for better reliability, as well as optimized weight and dimensions.

Allen Head Pin Version

The #11614 features an:

Ø8mm Allen Head Pin

The Allen head design provides a secure, compact connection that can be opened and tightened using the appropriate Allen key.

Wichard’s MXEvo Allen head pin range consists of 6mm, 8mm and 10mm versions, with the #11614 sitting in the middle of the range and accommodating rope up to 10mm.

This configuration is particularly well suited to applications where the block does not need to be opened and removed frequently.

For Rope up to 10mm

The Wichard MXEvo #11614 is designed for:

Maximum Rope Diameter: 10mm

Its track is engineered to guide the rope efficiently through the block, while integrated fins help keep the rope correctly positioned on the track.

Wichard has also designed the track to help limit rope wear, an important consideration when working with modern performance ropes under significant loads.

1,300kg Nautical Working Load

Despite its compact dimensions, the #11614 is designed for heavy-load applications.

Wichard specifies:

Working Load: 1,300kg

This Working Load is specifically stated by Wichard for nautical applications.

That makes the MXEvo a serious piece of performance sailing hardware rather than simply a lightweight line guide.

3,500kg Breaking Load

The #11614 delivers an impressive:

Breaking Load: 3,500kg

For a friction block weighing just 100g, this demonstrates an exceptional level of mechanical performance.

It is important to distinguish the two figures:

Nautical Working Load: 1,300kg
Breaking Load: 3,500kg

Breaking Load should not be treated as the normal permissible operating load.

Only 100g

One of the most impressive specifications of the MXEvo #11614 is its weight:

Only 100g

In those 100 grams, Wichard delivers a friction block with 1,300kg Working Load and 3,500kg Breaking Load.

This excellent strength-to-weight ratio is particularly valuable in performance sailing, where reducing unnecessary weight in the rig and deck hardware can be a significant advantage.

Monobloc Construction – No Mechanical Parts

The MXEvo is built as a:

Monobloc / One-Piece Friction Block

There is no conventional rotating sheave mechanism inside the block.

This simplifies the construction and helps Wichard achieve:

• Lower weight
• Compact dimensions
• High reliability
• High mechanical strength
• Fewer mechanical components

Wichard specifically describes the absence of mechanical parts as contributing to better reliability.

316L Stainless-Steel Construction

The technical specifications for the #11614 identify the material as:

316L Stainless Steel

This makes the MXEvo well suited to the demanding marine environment and provides the corrosion resistance expected from premium sailing hardware.

For the pin itself, Wichard specifies forged high-resistant Duplex stainless steel, combining high mechanical performance with a construction designed for demanding loads.

Integrated Becket Function

The MXEvo #11614 also incorporates a:

Becket Function

The becket function allows the block to be incorporated into suitable tackle / purchase systems, adding versatility to its compact design.

This gives sailors and riggers more possibilities when designing efficient line systems without adding unnecessary hardware.

Fins Keep the Rope on Track

A friction block needs to maintain correct rope positioning for reliable operation.

For this reason, the MXEvo incorporates integrated fins that help keep the rope on its track.

This simple design feature helps during installation and operation, especially when the direction or tension of the line changes.

Track Designed to Limit Rope Wear

High loads affect both the block and the rope passing through it.

Wichard has therefore engineered the MXEvo’s rope track to help limit rope wear.

This is particularly valuable with modern performance ropes, where protecting expensive running rigging is an important part of the overall system design.

Easy Rope Installation

Despite its high-load capabilities, the MXEvo is designed to remain practical.

Wichard specifically highlights easy rope installation among the product’s key features.

The combination of the removable Allen head pin, monobloc body and rope-retaining geometry allows the block to be integrated efficiently into the appropriate rigging configuration.

Designed for Mastfoot Applications

One of the main applications specifically identified by Wichard for the #11614 is:

Mastfoot Block

The compact dimensions, high load capacity and Allen head pin make this version particularly suitable for mast-foot fairlead/block applications where hardware is typically installed securely and does not need constant removal.

Ideal for Running Backstays

Wichard also specifically recommends the Allen head pin MXEvo for:

Running Backstays

Running backstay systems can place significant loads on the associated hardware, making strength, reliability and low weight important considerations.

The #11614’s 1,300kg Working Load, 3,500kg Breaking Load and 100g weight make it particularly interesting for appropriately specified running backstay installations.

Allen Head vs Captive Pin MXEvo

Wichard offers the MXEvo in both Allen head pin and captive pin configurations.

The key difference is the intended installation style.

The Allen Head Pin version is especially suitable for applications that are not handled frequently, such as mast-foot fairleads and running backstays.

The Captive Pin version, by comparison, is useful when convenient opening and reconfiguration are important.

So, if the block will remain installed for longer periods and a secure, compact fastening is the priority, the Allen Head Pin MXEvo is an excellent choice.

Compact 62 x 36mm Dimensions

The #11614 measures just:

Length: 62mm

Width: 36mm

Combined with a total weight of only 100g, these dimensions make the block easy to integrate into compact performance rigging systems.

The small physical size is particularly impressive considering its 3,500kg Breaking Load.

Why Choose the Wichard MXEvo Allen Head Pin 8mm?

The #11614 offers an excellent combination of strength, simplicity and minimum weight:

• Genuine Wichard MXEvo
• Part Number 11614
• 8mm Allen head pin
• Maximum rope diameter 10mm
• Nautical Working Load 1,300kg
• Breaking Load 3,500kg
• Weight only 100g
• Length 62mm
• Width 36mm
• 316L stainless-steel construction
• Forged high-resistant Duplex stainless-steel pin
• Monobloc / one-piece design
• No conventional mechanical parts
• Integrated becket function
• Fins help keep the rope on track
• Track designed to limit rope wear
• Easy rope installation
• Optimized weight and dimensions
• Designed for heavy-load applications
• Recommended for mastfoot block applications
• Recommended for running backstays
• Particularly suitable for applications that are not handled frequently
• Made in France

Technical Specifications