Rope grabs are safety devices used for anchoring people on elevated surfaces. They are used in industrial applications to prevent workers working in tall buildings from plummeting to the ground. They are normally connected to safety belts. Rope grabs are also called fall arrest devices. They are connected to the chest of the climbing harness when used by climbers. They can be used with traditional ropes or steel wire ropes for recreational climbing or rescue operations.
Traditional rope grabs are used with ordinary climbing ropes between 8 and 13 millimeters in diameter.
They have elastomer grips for maximum thermal insulation. Their steel cams have teeth for a good grip on wet, muddy, or icy ropes. They have spring-loaded catches for easy removal and installation by one hand. Most models have two lower holes for lanyard and foot loop attachments. They are available in left-handed and right-handed models. They are ideal for pulleys, self-belaying, and climbing.
Wire rope grabs
Wire rope grabs are used for industrial applications. They are used with steel wire cables made of stainless or galvanized steel. They slide effortlessly on steel wire cables.
Use: Choose a rope grab that can perform well during climbing or rescuing. Decide on the type of rope you intend to use—whether traditional rope or steel wire cable--to determine the type of rope grab you need. Choose a rope grab that can withstand heavy loads, especially for rescue operations involving humans.
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