Rutgerson rope clutches can take much higher loads than equivalent sizes of other manufacturers on the market due to a unique combination of clever construction and high-quality materials. The housing is made of a black high-tech composite of high strength, whereas the other parts are made of either anodized aluminium or stainless steel. You will find that the handling of the lines much easier with Rutgerson rope clutches. This is because it is the only rope clutch on the market fitted with an integrated low-friction sheave, which ensures that the rope runs smoothly – both when winching and when hauling by hand. Naturally, the clutch allows continued trimming of the rope even when it is in a locked position.