Locking handle

Climbing handle on rope

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Art./ItemNum./Size
27928Destra
27929Sinistra

Locking handle in accordance with EN 12841/B - EN 567, for ascending fixed ropes with a diameter of 8 to 13 mm. 

The aluminium alloy blocking handle, with practical ergonomic grip, allows progression in combination with the ascent aid, and is available for both right and left-handed use. 

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • for rope diameters from 8 to 13 mm
  • ergonomic handle
  • available for right-handed and left-handed use
  • standard EN 12841/B - EN 567


MATERIAL 

  • Structure: aluminium alloy

PPE periodic checks and inspections

Product identification

Working life

Use ascent on a fixed rope

The current legislation requires that each equipment must be subjected to periodic inspections:

  • Before, during and after use, the user must check the PPE conditions and integrity through a visual inspection after each use
  • At least every 12 months, PPE must be subjected to mandatory periodic checks and inspections by competent personnel authorized by the manufacturing company

Each PPE is accompanied by a manual and identity card that must be kept for the entire use duration of the product and filled in with the periodic inspections data.

Use: access to workplace from below - ascent on a fixed rope  (art. 27928/27929)

 

1. Both the ascent rope and the fall arrester rope must be previously secured to the anchor points at height
2. Connect the fall arrester device to the breast or back harness ring
3. Connect the handle with the ascent bracket and the descender to the ascent/descent rope. In this phase the descender acts as a blocker during the repositioning of the handle
4. To descend, simply release the handle with the ascent bracket connected and activate the descender

Recommended use

Suspension work

Inclined surface

Rescue and recovery

Confined spaces

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