KJS12 BLOQUEUR INOX ROPE CLUTCH

The KJS12 is a rope clutch capable of holding up to 1.2 tons for ropes up to 12mm. It meets the vast majority of needs for a cruising or racing sailboat.

Don’t be fooled by its traditional stainless steel appearance. You’ll find all the hallmarks of an efficient Karver clutch: eco-design, compact size, optimized weight, remote control capability, rope-friendly mechanism, and easy installation, use, and maintenance.

Specifications

Strengths

– Eco-designed: Made of stainless steel die casting to reduce raw material, waste, environmental impact, and extend product lifespan.
– A clutch with a traditional appearance yet many unique advantages at a competitive price.
– The entire mechanism can be removed without detaching the base, ensuring easy installation and maintenance.
– Captive mechanism during disassembly: no lost parts.
– Wedge design to increase holding power on the rope.
– Ultra-low-friction sliding pads: less wear and easier opening.
– Dual movable jaws: reduced rope wear and less friction when open.
– No top handle: Like our high-load KJC jammers, the KJS has no upper handle, allowing it to fit into tight spaces and be operated remotely. It also prevents handle breakage.
– Remote control: In just 5 minutes, you can disable the open-position lock and operate it remotely with a single rope.
– 70 mm mounting distance, identical to many competitors.
– High-performance jaws based on our high-load KJC technology to protect ropes, especially their covers.
– Stainless steel construction also minimizes bulk, making the KJS12 particularly compact.
– Lighter than many competitors despite its stainless-steel structure.

K tips

– The KJS12 can replace a competitor’s clutch. It is narrower, shorter, and mounts with two M6 screws with a 70mm spacing.
– The wedge-jaw technology used in the KJS clutches requires the line’s full load to be released before opening.
– If you wish to use the clutch with remote control, you can keep it in the open position by keeping the control line taut on a simple cam cleat.
– Find & download the drilling and backing plate plans in the “Documentation” tab.
– Follow the entry (15°) and exit (10°) rope alignment guidelines for optimal performance.
– The KJS12 is not designed to be opened under load. As with most clutches secure the rope on a winch, open the clutch and ease out the line.
– Regularly clean your lockers/jammers regardless of brand or model. The KJS12 has the great advantage of making this process quick and easy.

Videos

KJS12 ROPE CLUTCH

KJS12 ROPE CLUTCH

Documentation

KJS12 ROPE CLUTCH TECHNICAL PLAN