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When Harken sets out to create a block for sailors who think 
they don’t 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. Element’s 
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. 
Element: Harken design and engineering—value-price. 
Element blocks accept line from 8 – 16mm. They are offered 
in singles, doubles, triples, fiddles, and footblocks in 45-, 60-, 
and 80-mm sizes. 
Stands up to sun, salt, and impact
•  Aluminum sidesplates are forged for strength and 
sheave protection.
• Sidesplates are hardcoat-anodized to resist corrosion.
•  Bearing sleeve of tough composite resists corrosion for 
a long service life.
• Shackles are strong, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. 
DO NOT use Harken equipment for human suspension unless product is specifically certified and labeled for such use.
6061-T6 aluminum:
Hardcoat-anodized sideplates
Materials
For properties 
see pages 
 264-265.
ELEMENT BLOCKS
Shackle blocks lock in two 
directions or swivel to keep line 
from twisting
•  Removable headpost lock allows shackle 
to be fixed or to swivel. 
Harken 
Element Block

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