Plain Bearing Blocks

The Allen Plain Bearing budget block range is a suitable rope pulley alternative to the Dynamic Block range where performance and style are less important to the application.

The new Eco Plain Bearing Block is a range of plain bearing blocks using modern design and manufacturing to create a more eco-friendly product. Using 100% recycled plastic and 20% less material than Allen's previous plain bearing range. 

Light Plain Bearing Blocks with 316 stainless steel cheeks and either brass or acetal sheaves the range is available with 16, 25 and 38mm diameter sheaves and a number of configurations. They have been designed with cost in mind and provide a great solution to low-movement applications that just need a simple yet attractive block.





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