SAR Rocker Rope Access Back Up Device
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.
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- placed after 3pm Monday to Thursday will be processed the next day
- placed after 3pm on a Friday or at a weekend or on a Bank Holiday will be processed on the next working day
- Orders to the Highlands, Islands and Out of Area may be a two-day delivery and overseas will be longer
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Couriers are extremely busy during Christmas and the sales, so please allow extra time.
We will not be held liable for any consequential loss caused by late or failed deliveries.
Timed deliveries / Saturday & Sunday deliveries
We can arrange timed deliveries for:
Weekdays:
- pre-10:30am
- pre-12 (midday)
Weekends:
- Saturday pre-10:30am
- Saturday pre-12 (midday)
- Sunday (anytime)
Some of the timed delivery options are available via the website, for others including a Sunday delivery, please call the office for a confirmed price and to arrange the alternate delivery.
Important Note:
Timed deliveries are subject to stock availability (we will contact you if any of your order is not in stock, so you can confirm if you would like us to split the delivery) and must be placed by 3pm Monday to Friday. Please call us if it's after 3pm as we may still be able to catch our couriers.
Description
SAR Rocker Rope Access Back Up Device
The Rocker is designed primarily as a safety back-up in two-rope systems (industrial rope access, technical rescue, etc), as a fall arrest device in the event of main line failure.
It is suitable for use as a back-up in a 2-person rescue scenario, as it is rated to 200kg.
To be used as a EN12814-A (safety line adjustment device) back-up, the Rocker must be connected to the upper (sternal/chest) connection point on the user’s harness. We recommend it is used with our 10cm Rocker Sling Assembly.
The Rocker may also be used as part of a flexible line fall arrest set-up on a ladder/tower, as a pulley brake for hauling, or in many other situations.
We strongly recommend that technicians are trained in the use of the Rocker.
Uses:
- Fall arrest back up device
- Work positioning locking device
- Vertical fall arrester on a flexible line
- Rope Access & Rescue safety back-up
- Pulley brake
- Ascender
- Belay brake
Specifications:
- Average static load: 3.5kN
- Max dynamic impact: 5.9kN
- Static strength: 15kN
- Max dynamic impact: 200kg 5.7kN
- Max Static: 350kg
- Material high strength alloy with hard anodising on cams
- Weight: 169g
User feedback on the method of use:
Whilst the manufacturer recommends using the smallest sling possible (10cm) the feedback from one rope access and rescue user was that a 20cm sling (which allows the Rocker to be positioned over your left shoulder) is the best way for ascending and descending, as the Rocker will run freely over the back-up rope. With a 10cm sling the Rocker is on top of the shoulder and has the tendency to drop off your shoulder sometimes resulting in it not running freely.
In descent, with the Rocker sling over your arm the Rocker works better with a 20cm sling as the device is hanging freely, whilst with a 10cm sling the Rocker tends to grab the rope.
Note: the smaller the sling the less the potential fall factor. A 20cm sling may also increase the chance of the Rocker catching your helmet.
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Specification
Backup Device
With/without Absorber | Without Lanyard |
|---|---|
Rope or Wire Usage | Rope - Rope Access |
with or without energy absorber | Without Energy Absorber |
Rope Compatibility | 10.5mm - 12.7mm |
Maximum Dynamic Load | 200kg |
Maximum Static Load | 350kg |
General
Industrial or Sport Use | Industrial |
|---|---|
Conformity | CE EN353-2 CE EN358 CE EN12841 Type A |