To decrease friction, again take a second karabiner but this time clip it into only the bight of rope passing through the device. It must be positioned so that it lies between the back of the device and the main krab. This has the effect of allowing the rope to pass through less severe curves as it passes through the system.Source:… Read more
When abseiling using a belay plate rather than a Figure of Eight it is more difficult to control the amount of friction and thus ease or retard the speed of the rope through the device. Fortunately there are a couple of simple things that you can do to either increase or decrease the friction. (note that both these techniques can be used in belaying as well).Source:… Read more
WTG Wind turbine climber safety kit with specialised full body harness, twin fall arrest lanyard, helmet, adjustable lanyard, portable anchor strop and carrying bag. This climbing kit is contains everything needed to climb and work in the renewables industry (except for the vertical fall arrest traveller which will be individual to each wind farm). The CIRRUS harness is specifically designed for wind turbine use. The rear attachment point… Read more
Tower climbing kit. Our most popular work kit, comes ready to work straight out of the bag.Includes Zero-G rigger’s harness, helmet, high specification Tensor twin lanyard and Piranha pole belt adjustable lanyard.Please make sure users are competent and that the possibility of rescue has been considered.All work kits come complete with storage bag. Single size harness. See links on the right for further details on the individual products in this kit.Source:… Read more
The pear screwlink allows several connections to be made simultaneously.It is most useful for rigging pulley systems where twin pulleys are not available and single pulleys must be attached side by side.It is essential to ensure the screw barrel is fully closed during useSource:… Read more
Commonly used for interconnections in fall arrest and rope access systems, the 8 mm steel standard screwlink offers high strength for its weight.Screwlinks are much more secure than karabiners. We regard then as essential if there is any possibility that the connector may be cross loaded.It is essential to ensure the screw barrel is fully closed during use.Source:… Read more
Screwlinks are much more secure than karabiners. We regard then as essential if there is any possibility that the connector may be cross loaded.It is essential to ensure the screw barrel is fully closed during use.Source:… Read more
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