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D2
tm
Escape Descender
The D2
tm
Escape Descender is a new and innovative ‘double-stop’
Descender. The ‘double-stop’ function means that the D2
tm
Descender
has a sweet spot in which the descent speed can easily be controlled.
Either side of the sweet spot there is an auto-lock function - when
the user lets go of the handle it automatically stops and when the
user pulls the handle too hard it automatically stops, (often referred
to as a ‘panic-stop’).
KT860 D2
tm
Escape Descender Kit
EN12841, NFPA
Stop & Reset
Panic Brake
Descend
*Additional fee applies
Technical Information
KT860A
KT860B
Rated Load
Rope
493g (17oz)
493g (17oz)
Polyester
Technora
100kg (220lb)
100kg (220lb)
45g/m (0.5oz/ft)
46g/m (0.6oz/ft)
Kit Weight
Rope
Our Engineers developed a new handle operated cam system specifically
so that in a panic situation the Descender would actually stop the descent,
rather than just slow it down - the D2
tm
Descender is the only Micro-
Descender in the world to offer this function.
The D2
tm
can be controlled by pushing in the cam (ideally using the thumb),
which allows the user to smoothly feed the rope through the device, without
the use of the handle. The cam feed feature is particularly useful in Bail out
Operations.
It is also easy to back-feed the rope through the D2
tm
and therefore it can
be used for smooth ascending or for emergency hauling, (when used as part
of a 2:1 ‘Z-rig’).
The Descender is compact and lightweight, allowing it to be carried on the
harness at all times - some harness manufactures have integrated it into a
harness back-pack so that self-rescue can be made easy.
Features & Applications
Polyester Rope
Standard Polyester ropes are ideal for use in
other areas, (such as Linesman self-rescue from
pole tops or for escape from towers or elevating
work platforms/skylifts).
Technora Rope
Aramid fibres (such as Technora) are perfect for
use in applications where fire is the main hazard
(bail out or evacuation from wind turbines).
Standard Kits are supplied with a 15m (50ft) working length. Other lengths
are available on request. Model shown is KT860A (Polyester rope). Standard
kits are assembled with knotted termination. Sewn terminations available
on request*.