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Heightec Pulsar Handled Ascender - D40

Rope Access handled ascender, incorporating X-Cam.

• Right handed, handled ascender rope access device.
• When tested on new Tectra 11 mm low stretch rope, these handled ascenders were found to be 25% stronger than their most popular sharp toothed competitor, with average breaking loads up to 675 kg for X-cams versus 535 kg for the established design.
• However, the greatest increase in performance is exhibited if the ascender continues to be loaded after the sheath of the rope has ruptured.
• In this situation, X-Cams will hold up to 200 kg on the broken sheath and rope cores. Established toothed designs supported only around 30 kg in heightec tests – nowhere near enough to support a person.
• heightec X-Cam ascenders therefore significantly reduce the possibility of complete system failure by exerting a considerable hold on a rope after the sheath has broken.
• X-Cam has a more advanced tooth design than traditional cams and is more suitable for industrial applications as it does not pluck the rope, so reducing rate of rope wear.
• It maintains a high degree of grip – even on old or dirty rope.
• The handle design is ergonomically positioned and profiled for optimal pulling and greater comfort to the user.
• Contains high strength alloy with stainless steel friction surfaces.
• Two attachment points allow cowstail and footloop to be connected separately which eliminates the need to open a loaded karabiner.

X-Cam design gives increased performance over traditional sharp tooth design

• Cam exerts considerable grip on rope after sheath has broken.
• Cam doesn’t pluck rope.
• Easy to remove from rope if accidentally jammed into knot.

Ergonomic shape with profile grip

• Giving optimum pulling position.
• Improved comfort.

Two attachment points

• Keeps cowstail and footloop separate.
• Eliminates need to open a loaded karabiner.

Features

• X-Cam advanced tooth design.
• X-Cam superior geometry.
• Ergonomic handle position and profile.
• Two attachment points.
• High strength & durable construction.
• Individual serial number.