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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we stock a brilliant range of controlled descent devices suited to different jobs. To help you choose the right gear for you, we’ve compiled this list of some of our best-selling controlled descent devices.
What is a controlled descent device?
A controlled descent device will enable an injured person to be automatically lowered to safety at a controlled speed.
These devices are required in work environments where a third-party rescue is not possible. They’re ideal for suspended work positions, emergency self-evacuation at height such as cranes or buckets and rescue situations.
What’s great about this equipment is that workers can wear them comfortably without any resistance from the device.
IKAR ABS4W Controlled Descent Unit with Lift/Lower Mechanism
The IKAR ABS4W features a lift/lower mechanism and an automatic speed regulator, and is tested for 2 persons.
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Key features:
- 10.5mm kernmantle rope lifeline running through an aluminium housing
- Aluminium double action hooks at both ends of the rope
- Friction braking horns on the housing for manual control if required
- Deviation points on the housing of the device
Product specifications:
- Conforms to: EN341 and EN1496
- Nominal Load: 200 Kg
- Minimum Load: 70 Kg
- Proof load EN341: 250 Kg
- Proof Load EN1496: 300 Kg
- Static Proof Load: 20 kN
- 3800 Descent Metres with Nominal Load: 200 Kg
- 11000 Descent Metres with Minimum Load: 70 Kg
- Maximum Descent Height: 200 m
- Maximum Descent Speed: 1.5 m/sec
- Swivel eye anchor attachment point - ø16mm
- Lowering/descending rope KMS 105 to EN 1891:1998/A
- Rope lengths: 20mtr, 30mtr, 40mtr, 50mtr, 60mtr & 100mtr
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IKAR HAS9 9mtr Controlled Descent Fall Arrest Block
The IKAR HAS9 features an integral auto-controlled descent mechanism and is tested for 1 person.
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Key features:
- Aluminium housing with a galvanised steel cable lifeline
- Swivel eye anchorage attachment point
- Aluminium double action hook on end of lifeline to EN362
Product specifications:
- Product code: HAS9
- Lifeline length: 9mtr
- Dimensions: 455 x 160 x 120mm
- Weight: 5kg
- Nominal load: 136kg
- Proof load EN341: 170kg
- Static proof load: 20kN
- Maximum decent speed: 0.5m/s
- Conforms to: EN360 & EN341
*** Top connector sold separately ***
*** When the fall indicator on the connector is visible, this indicates that the device has been used in a controlled descent and needs to be returned to IKAR to be serviced. ***
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IKAR 20mtr Controlled Descent Device Rescue Kit
The IKAR 20 is a pre-rigged rescue kit featuring a purpose made rescue tackle bag.
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Key features:
- IKAR extendable remote reach rescue pole
- Information/instruction card provided
Product specifications:
- ABS3awH controlled descent device with rescue facility
- Ø10mm kernmantle rope
- IKV02 - Small double action hooks at each end of the rope
- IKV13 - Small steel screwgate karabiner
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If you’re interested in purchasing a controlled descent device and would like some advice from an expert, get in touch with the team today, we’re happy to help. To browse all height safety rescue descent kits, click the link below.
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