Continental Emsco RA-36 Traveling Block

• Manufacturer: Continental Emsco Company (a well-known oilfield equipment supplier)

• Model/Type: RA-36

• Serial Number: (stamped, partially visible in your photo)

That means your equipment is a Continental Emsco RA-36 traveling block.

Continental Emsco RA-36 Traveling Block — Typical Specs

Based on published Continental Emsco / Ideco data for the RA-36 series:

• Rated Capacity: 350 tons (safe working load)

• Sheave Diameter: 36 inches

• Number of Sheaves: Usually 6 (can be configured 5–6 depending on line reeving)

• Wireline Size: 1 ⅜″ recommended (can sometimes handle 1 ¼″ depending on design)

• Hook Type: Integrated block-and-hook design

• Weight: ~ 14,000–15,000 lbs (≈ 6.5–7 metric tons), depending on configuration

• Standards: Built to API 8C specifications for drilling and hoisting equipment