What is the Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead best for?

Reducing synthetic rope stress during high angular pulls

What are the key features of the Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead?

Larger outer fillet radius reduces rope fiber stress, extending rope life; Compatible with larger 1/2 inch diameter rope tube thimbles; Taller rope slot opening allows larger thimbles to pass through; Machined outer corner chamfer reduces rope stress for suspension 'suck down' use; Durable gun metal gray hard anodized finish with machined logo

What are the specifications of the Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead?

1" thick aluminum bar (1.0 model); 1.5" thick aluminum bar (1.5 model); 1/2" diameter rope compatibility; Industry standard fairlead thickness: .75"; MIL-A8625F TYPE III hard anodized finish

Are there any important fitment notes for the Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead?

Always confirm that the synthetic rope cannot make contact with any sharp edges, such as the steel fairlead mounting plate or bumper opening; grinding and deburring may be required.

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Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead

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Description Overview

Factor 55 introduces an amazing line of Aluminum Hawse fairleads. The 1.0 and 1.5 fairleads are CNC machined from 1 and 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series aluminum bar. The industry standard fairlead thickness is .75 inches thick. The thicker, Factor 55 aluminum bar results in a larger outer fillet radius for the synthetic rope to slide against. This results in less stress on the rope fibers during high angular pulls, increasing the life of your expensive synthetic rope.The 1.0 and 1.5 fairleads are the industry's first Hawse fairleads compatible with the larger 1/2 inch diameter rope tube thimbles. The rope slot height opening is taller to allow the larger 1/2 inch thimbles to pass through. There is also a machined outer corner chamfer to reduce rope stress for those that plan on using the winch as a front suspension "suck down" device. These fairleads come in a durable MIL-A8625F TYPE III gun metal gray hard anodized finish with a machined logo. IMPORTANT NOTE: Always confirm that the synthetic rope cannot make contact to any sharp edges like the opening the steel fairlead mounting plate or bumper opening. In some cases it may be required to grind this slot larger. Always sand and deburr this opening after any grinding operation.

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The Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead is a CNC machined aluminum fairlead, built from 1" and 1.5" thick bar, that allows for 1/2" diameter rope.

Fits: Universal Fitment
Brand: Factor 55
Best for: Reducing synthetic rope stress during high angular pulls
Key features: Larger outer fillet radius reduces rope fiber stress, extending rope life
Compatible with larger 1/2 inch diameter rope tube thimbles
Taller rope slot opening allows larger thimbles to pass through
Machined outer corner chamfer reduces rope stress for suspension 'suck down' use
Durable gun metal gray hard anodized finish with machined logo
Key specs: 1" thick aluminum bar (1.0 model)
1.5" thick aluminum bar (1.5 model)
1/2" diameter rope compatibility
Industry standard fairlead thickness: .75"
MIL-A8625F TYPE III hard anodized finish
Important: Always confirm that the synthetic rope cannot make contact with any sharp edges, such as the steel fairlead mounting plate or bumper opening; grinding and deburring may be required.

Factor 55 introduces an amazing line of Aluminum Hawse fairleads. The 1.0 and 1.5 fairleads are CNC machined from 1 and 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series aluminum bar. The industry standard fairlead thickness is .75 inches thick. The thicker, Factor 55 aluminum bar results in a larger outer fillet radius for the synthetic rope to slide against. This results in less stress on the rope fibers during high angular pulls, increasing the life of your expensive synthetic rope.

The 1.0 and 1.5 fairleads are the industry's first Hawse fairleads compatible with the larger 1/2 inch diameter rope tube thimbles. The rope slot height opening is taller to allow the larger 1/2 inch thimbles to pass through. There is also a machined outer corner chamfer to reduce rope stress for those that plan on using the winch as a front suspension "suck down" device. These fairleads come in a durable MIL-A8625F TYPE III gun metal gray hard anodized finish with a machined logo.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Always confirm that the synthetic rope cannot make contact to any sharp edges like the opening the steel fairlead mounting plate or bumper opening. In some cases it may be required to grind this slot larger. Always sand and deburr this opening after any grinding operation.

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About Factor 55

Most often, weve found that companies birthed from passion develop the best products. Thus, it comes as no surprise that Factor 55 a line of products equaled by no other. Based in Boise ID, Factor 55 continues to fill a hole in the Recovery market. The first production of products created an entirely new market by completely negating the need for a traditional winch hook. Factor 55 has created a new standard in the recovery industry. Abandon your loud, floppy winch hook, the ProLink is calling. Dont leave your $80,000 truck, $2000 bumper, and $1500 winch hanging; upgrade your gear with Factor 55 and youll be wondering why you had not thought to do so sooner.

Factor 55 designs, tests, and creates each product in house. All product designs are created using CAD and then optimized with Comsos FEA (Finite Element Analysis). Next each product is subjected to a destructive test with the assistance of a test facility equipped with test measurement and data recording equipment. And finally all of Factor 55s products are produced right here in the good ol United States of America!