S-Tec Duck R
The S-Tec Duck R is an industrial rope access back up device that complies to the EN12841 standard and is tested for a two person rescue load.
S-Tec ENforcer Backup Device
The S-Tec ENforcer is an industrial rope access back up device that complies to the EN12841 standard and is tested for a two person rescue load. Manufactured from stainless steel.
Petzl ASAP
The Petzl ASAP mobile fall arrester is the market leading back-up device for rope access systems. At moderate speeds, the locking wheel runs freely in both directions, following the user. However, when a rapid movement occurs, the wheel stops, pinching the rope between the wheel and the ASAP frame, thus stopping the user. The ASAP can also be used as a primary belay device in a fall arrest system.
heightec Quantum Rope Access Back Up Device
This heightec Quantum rope access back up device is a supremely simple, high performance rope access back-up device.
The Quantum rope access back-up device combines both innovation and excellence. It does not simply meet industry standards, it surpasses them.
ISC RED Back-up Device - Off-shore Approved Version (Choice of two 'Popper' positions and comes complete with extra tail with a loop on cord to reduce the risk of dropping). For use with a cowstail of up to 800mm (with karabiners) from the central waist attachment point of a harness.
Petzl Shunt Sports Abseil Back-up Device
Petzl Shunt for use as a back-up when sports abseiling. The Petzl Shunt is NOT designed as a back-up for Rope Access!
SAR Rocker Rope Access Back Up Device
The Rocker is a rope lock device used in rescue, rope access, rapid intervention and fixed rope sports climbing.
Camp Goblin Fall Arrest Device
Designed for use on 10-11mm ropes. Certified for use with a 200kg rescue load.
The Camp Goblin is a fall arrest device designed for use on semi-static ropes from 10 to 11mm in diameter. It has been tested as both a fall arrester and as an ascender and unlike some of its competitor products, does not require an energy absorbing lanyard (lanyard sold seperately)
Beal Monitor Mobile Fall Arrest Device
Aluminium mobile fall arrest device with swivelling side plate.
Petzl ASAP Lock
The Petzl ASAP Lock mobile fall arrester with locking function is the market leading back-up device for rope access systems. At moderate speeds, the locking wheel runs freely in both directions, following the user. However, when a rapid movement occurs, the wheel stops, pinching the rope between the wheel and the ASAP frame, thus stopping the user. The ASAP can also be used as a primary belay device in a fall arrest system.
Singing Rock BACK-UP / K04000BB
Fall arrester that follows the user in both directions and stops the possible fall.
Edelrid Fuse
Whether ascending or descending, the integrated centrifugal brake enables the device to move up/down the belay rope with incomparable ease from the very first metre. The integrated cam locking function can also be used for workplace positioning or to secure the rope in high winds. This makes it easy for users to focus on their work—while enjoying the particularly safe feel of the FUSE at all times.
EDELRID’s new FUSE guided type fall arrester enables an incomparably good glide movement up and down the rope from the first metre and is the only device of its kind on the market to comply with four different standards (EN 353-2, EN 12841-A, RfU 11.075, and ANSI Z359.15)—all in a compact design with easy handling.
heightec Quadra Multi Function Rescue Device
The Quadra rope device is used in rescue systems and has 4 different functions – life-lining, lowering, hauling and descending.
Back-up devices for use in rope access and rope rescue. Hands-free back-ups (don't require manual intervention to run up and down the rope) include the Petzl ASAPs and the Rocker. The S-Tec Duck, DMM Catch and ISC Red all require the user to tow or move the device by hand.
A guide to the Conformity Standards:
| EN353-2 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line. |
| EN354 | Personal fall protection equipment. Lanyards. |
| EN358 | Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height. Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint. |
| EN360 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Retractable type fall arresters. |
| EN362 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Connectors. |
| EN365 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging. |
| EN1891 | Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height. Low stretch kernmantel ropes. |
| EN12841 | Personal fall protection equipment. Rope access systems. Rope adjustment devices. |
| ANSI Z359.1-2007 | Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components. |
| ANSI Z359.14:2014 | Safety Requirements For Self-Retracting Devices For Personal Fall Arrest And Rescue Systems. |
| EAC | EurAsian Conformity marking confirms full compliance with the “Basic Safety Requirements”, which are specified in the Technical Regulations. |
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