Wichard MXEvo Friction Block Captive Pin

The Wichard MXEvo Friction Block Captive Pin is a compact, high-load friction block designed for demanding yacht and sailing rigging applications.

Its one-piece stainless steel construction, captive high-resistance pin and specially designed rope track provide excellent strength while keeping weight and dimensions low. The retaining leash keeps the pin attached when the block is opened, making rope installation easier and reducing the risk of losing the pin.

Ideal for 2:1 halyard purchase systems, mainsail, spinnaker and gennaker halyards, flying sail furlers and other high-load yacht rigging applications.

Available in 8 mm and 10 mm.

High-Load MXEvo Friction Block

Name: Wichard MXEvo Friction Block Captive Pin
Brand: Wichard
Price: 68.81 EUR
Availability: InStock

The MXEvo is Wichard’s new generation of compact one-piece friction blocks, developed specifically for applications where high working loads, reduced weight and reliable rope guidance are important.

Unlike a conventional pulley with a rotating sheave, the rope runs over a specially shaped track. Integrated fins help keep the rope correctly positioned, while the track geometry is designed to limit unnecessary rope wear.

The MXEvo also incorporates a becket function, allowing it to be used when creating purchase systems.

Captive Pin for Easy Installation

The captive-pin version is designed to make installation and handling easier.

A retaining leash keeps the pin connected to the block while it is opened, positioned or closed, greatly reducing the chance of losing the pin during rigging work.

The MXEvo body is manufactured from 316L stainless steel, while the pin is forged from high-resistance 17-4 PH stainless steel.

Ideal for Sailing & Yacht Rigging

Wichard recommends the captive-pin MXEvo for applications including:

2:1 mainsail halyard purchase
Spinnaker halyards
Gennaker halyards
Flying sail furler terminals
Top or bottom furler tensioning
High-load running rigging
Compact purchase systems

Its combination of compact dimensions and high load capacity makes it particularly useful where conventional blocks would add unnecessary weight or bulk.

Available Sizes & Specifications

Size	Wichard Ref.	Max. Rope Size	Working Load	Breaking Load	Length	Width	Weight
8 mm	11604	10 mm	1,760 kg	4,100 kg	62 mm	36 mm	109 g
10 mm	11605	14 mm	2,640 kg	6,000 kg	77 mm	44 mm	222 g

Wichard specifies these working loads as Working Load (WL) for nautical applications.

Technical Dimensions

8 mm Version

Wichard Reference: 11604
Diameter: 8 mm
Maximum Rope Diameter: 10 mm
Length: 62 mm
Width: 36 mm
A: 18 mm
B: 18 mm
C: 9 mm
Working Load: 1,760 kg
Breaking Load: 4,100 kg
Weight: 109 g

10 mm Version

Wichard Reference: 11605
Diameter: 10 mm
Maximum Rope Diameter: 14 mm
Length: 77 mm
Width: 44 mm
A: 22 mm
B: 22 mm
C: 11 mm
Working Load: 2,640 kg
Breaking Load: 6,000 kg
Weight: 222 g

Main Advantages

Designed for heavy-load sailing applications
Very high working and breaking loads
Compact dimensions and optimized weight
Captive pin with retaining leash
Easy opening and rope installation
Pin forged from high-resistance 17-4 PH stainless steel
316L stainless steel body
Integrated becket function
Guiding fins keep the rope correctly positioned
Track design helps limit rope wear
One-piece construction with no conventional mechanical sheave
Available for ropes up to 10 mm or 14 mm

Why Choose the Wichard MXEvo Friction Block Captive Pin?

The Wichard MXEvo Friction Block Captive Pin is an excellent choice when you need high load capacity in a compact and lightweight rigging component.

The captive-pin system simplifies installation, while the one-piece MXEvo design minimizes mechanical components and provides reliable rope guidance under demanding loads.

With a nautical working load of 1,760 kg for the 8 mm version and 2,640 kg for the 10 mm version, it is particularly well suited to performance sailing, halyard purchase systems and flying sail furling installations.