Factor 55 XTV Hawse Fairlead 6" 00023

• All Factor 55 products are designed in-house using the latest 3D CAD software and optimized using Cosmos FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
• Before we release any products to the public, we also perform a destructive test on each design with the assistance of a test facility equipped with test measurement and data recording equipment.
• From 6000 and 7000 series aluminum to 6AL-4V titanium double shear pins, Factor 55 offers the very best designs made from the very best materials.
• Factor 55 wants to make sure we produce the highest quality, best value products for our customers.
• Factor 55 parts are conducted at a test and measurement facility certified for National Defense Department rigging and hoist testing.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Factor 55 introduces a new line of Aluminum Hawse Fairleads for the Powersports UTV/ATV market. Our new fairlead is offered in the common 6-inch mounting bolt spacing for Powersport UTV/ATV winches. What is the best surface finish for Hawse aluminum fairleads? Without a doubt, it is a Type III hard-anodized coating. Not cosmetic Type II anodized finishes, not powder coated, and not raw or polished aluminum. Why? Because a hard coating can resist the abrasion damage from a dirty/gritty synthetic winch rope rubbing across it. Especially during extreme side pulls where rope fiber stresses are extremely high.

A Mil-A-8625 Type III hard-anodized finish leaves a .002 inch thick Al2O3 ceramic coating that is in the top 5 hardest materials known to mankind. Not too far away from diamond hardness actually.

Another valuable material property from hard anodized coatings are the low coefficients of friction. Low friction equals lower rope heat. Only drawback? Hard anodizing is not offered in typical bright and fancy anodized colors. All Factor 55 fairleads only come in Mil-A-8625 hard gray finishes. Not fancy, but it is the proper finish to extend the life of your synthetic rope.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 13 x 6 x 5.5 Inches.
• Part number: 00023. 
• Weight: 1.13 Lb.
• Designed and manufactured in USA.