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Anchorage Connectors

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heightec® Steel Anchor Slings
These steel anchor slings from heightec® are strong and versatile. Available in two lengths and covered with a durable PVC cover.

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PMI® Choker Sling
Wrapped around a beam, the new PMI® Choker sling provides a quick and safe anchor. An extra piece of webbing is sewn on the entire length of the sling to protect it from sharp edges and prolong its life.

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SMC NFPA Rigging Plate
Half the size of the bigger plates on the market, yet just as strong and with oversized holes to accommodate more gear. Contoured edges are easy on ropes, webbing and carabiners. Each oval hole will easily accept 2 large carabiners while a large center hole accepts numerous connections.

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Ascenders

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heightec® Pulsar Ascender
The Pulsar is a completely new ascender with an innovative cam design. Increased performance over traditional sharp toothed models, the X-Cam significantly reduces the possibility of complete system failure by exerting a considerable hold on a rope without the sharp teeth that may damage the sheath of the rope.

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heightec® Twist Ascender
Slimline X-Cam ascender with profiled attachment points to sit flat on the chest. Can be used with a combination harness or separate chest harness for rope ascending.

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Carabiners

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SMC ANSI Safety Lock
The SMC ANSI Safety Lock is manufactured using High Strength Zinc Plated Alloy Steel to maximize the strength to weight ratio and is ideal for any situation where security is critical. Locking the sleeve on the gate rather than the body of the carabiner provides greater overall strength and smooth action.
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SMC FP ANSI Lite
The SMC FP Lite has been specifically designed for all your fall protection needs. Built from the ground up giving you the best of the best in carabiner functionality, the FP features an easy opening auto locking gate. You don’t have to sacrifice strength for weight when working at height all day long.

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SMC CrossOver Carabiner
The SMC CrossOver series aluminum carabiners are the first carabiners that meet both NFPA G-rating 1983 and also ANSI Z359.1 strength requirements. These carabiners feature a new ergonomic single hand frame geometry allowing easy single hand operations. The Crossovers have been specifically designed to meet all your work environment safety needs. Easy to use Dual or Triple auto locking sleeves allow for single hand operations while working in mission critical environments.

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SMC Aluminum Locking D - NFPA
This is the NFPA version of SMC's Aluminum Locking D Carabiner. This carabiner sets the standard in climbing, mountaineering and rescue applications. Extremely lightweight, it offers high strength and a large gate opening for functional versatility. The locking sleeve engages the gate rather than the frame to prevent jamming.

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SMC Autolocking Biner
A Lite Alloy steel carabiner featuring a triple-action gate. Easily opened with one hand, but once released, the gate closes to a fully locked position. The carabiner gate and sleeve are stainless steel for problem-free operation. An offset ‘’D’’ shape provides a smooth transfer of the Munter Hitch when used as a belay and has ample volume to clip in large diameter ropes and over the rails of most litters.

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SMC Large Locking Steel
Large size locking carabiners developed by SMC especially for the needs of the fire and rescue communities. Available in several different metal finishes, as well as in both NFPA (Class G) and non-NFPA versions. Black zinc coated models are ideal for tactical operations and stainless steel model is best for corrosive environments. Large gate opening fits easily over litter rails. All models have stainless gates and locking sleeves for greater strength and reliability.

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SMC Lite Steel - NFPA
SMC Lite Steel locking carabiners are for those situations where the high strength and durability of SMC Steel Carabiners is desired but the size and weight is not. Increasingly popular among cave and mountain rescuers for providing most of the benefits without the weight and bulk typically associated with steel biners.

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Descent Control Devices

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heightec® PowerLock™
The PowerLock™ is a revolutionary evacuation descender designed for two person loads. A double action safety mechanism brakes if the user either lets go or squeezes too hard in panic. This device can also easily adjust the amount of slack rope prior to descent and provides excellent braking control, even with a load of two persons.

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Pulleys

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heightec® Hurricane Pro™
The Hurricane Pro™ allows attachment of a pulley system at any point along a loaded rope creating an instant mechanical advantage. An integral component of FallTek™

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SMC 3" Prusik Minding Pulley
The unique shape of SMC’s aluminum side plates allow the efficient use of Prusik hitches as a belay or progress capture device. Constructed with a 3” diameter sheave running on a high efficiency ball bearing. Low profile fasteners help eliminate the possibility of the pulley snagging.

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Rope Grabs

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MIO Rope Grab
This highly effective self-trailing rope grab grips automatically in the event of a fall and dissipates the energy of the fall by slipping along the rope. When used within OSHA guidelines on approved ropes, the amount of slip is well within the OSHA requirements. Comes with lanyard and ANSI Snap Hook.

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Logistics & Support Gear

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Bags

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PMI® Rope Pack
When you need a little extra help with the load, the PMI® Rope pack will help make the haul easier. Padded backpack straps make carrying a loaded bag more manageable.

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Books

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High Angle Rescue Techniques - 3rd Edition
Knowledge of high angle rescue is vital to many emergency service personnel. High Angle Rescue Techniques unique step-by-step approach to instruction facilitates the learning process for both trainers and students. By: Tom Vines and PMI’s own Steve Hudson

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Patient Care

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Litters

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Cascade RED Sled
The Cascade Rapid Extrication Device or "RED Sled" is unlike other products advertised for Rapid Exit, RIT, or Confined Space. The RED Sled features a tough, rigid outer shell made to take the most brutal abuse. Extremely light and versatile, the RED Sled operates as a Confined Space mechanism for extrication of patients from burning/collapsing buildings, boilers and other industrial confined spaces, and all locations difficult to reach with conventional equipment. Capable of being dragged across the most abusive surfaces, (rebar, crushed rock and block, glass, etc.) and will withstand extremely high temperatures. The RED Sled includes the Cascade Rescue Patient Protection System, which quickly and easily allows the Rescuer to package and immobilize the patient for rapid transport. Properly packaged, a patient may even be lifted into a completely vertical orientation.

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Chrysalis Roll Stretcher
The Chrysalis is a real advance in casualty handling for both horizontal and vertical lifting. Retaining straps are aligned for easy fastening and provide a secure fit around the patient. A patented integral body harness conforms to the dynamic test requirements of fall arrest harness standard EN 361.

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Personal Gear

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Gloves

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PMI® Rope Tech Gloves
Hand protection and finger dexterity at its best. This ultra-lightweight design is great for belaying, knot tying and other rigging work. It is not suitable hand protection for fast rope or other body rappel techniques.

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Harnesses

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heightec® Matrix
For innovation in harness technology, the Matrix tops the list. This full body harness with side D's is a sophisticated multi-use harness with superior lumbar support. An ingenious design for rope rescue and rope access applications.

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heightec® Workseat
The heightec® workseat is not only sturdy but comfy too. Closed cell foam padding provides comfort for the long hours on the job. Fully adjustable buckles, even under load. Two gear loops provide amble space for tools or accessories.

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heightec® Zero G
The heightec® Zero G is a sophisticated multi-purpose harness with excellent lumbar support. Particularly suitable for mast and tower climbing in rope access, telecoms, stage rigging and rescue. The Zero G is suitable for every type of work at height - positioning, suspension and fall arrest.

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PMI® Avatar
The Avatar is a one of a kind harness with an array of basic design and not so subtle features that make it the most versatile, comfortable, and useful harness you’re ever likely to wear. Available as a seat only or with your choice of chest harnesses to meet NFPA Class III standards.

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Helmets

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PMI® Advantage
For classic styling, maximum comfort and minimum impact, PMI® Advantage offers industrial Kevlar head protection and plenty of detail oriented comfort. Fully adjustable ratchet headband and straps make this a helmet for almost any size head. Meets NFPA 1951 as a Utility Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Standard.

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Lights

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Spot
The streamlined Spot produces an amazing amount of light for a lamp that fits in your pocket. Housed in a reflector, the 1-watt LED throws a 43 m beam. When all you need is close-range light, switch modes and use the three proximity LEDs, which emit ambient light for more than 140 hours. A single switch on top lets you choose from four lighting levels for the rescue that goes all night.

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Rope

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Ropes

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PMI® Access Pro 11mm
A PMI rope revolution, the Access Pro is engineered for performance and flexibility. With a polyester sheath and nylon core, this rope is a perfect choice for Rope Access and Fall Protection. In fact, we like Access Pro so much that we've chosen it to feature in our heightec® Rescue Solutions. For more information - see the Solutions and Kits section.

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Solutions & Kits

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Solutions

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PMI® TowerTek™ Rescue Solution
The PMI® TowerTek™ Rescue Solution is designed to meet the requirements of mast and tower climbers who need to evacuate themselves or recover an injured worker. Allowing for immediate descent of a rope, the kit includes the PowerLock™ descender. The PowerLock™ descender has a double action safety mechanism which will brake if the user either lets go or squeezes too hard in panic. Prior to descent, the PowerLock™ easily adjusts the amount of rope slack and provides excellent braking control, even with a load of two persons. This system does not include a rescuer harness. This Solution is tested as a unit to comply with ANSI Z359.4.

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Webbing & Cordage

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Lanyards

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heightec® Piranha Adjustable Lanyard
The Piranha pole belt adjustable lanyard is a new, compact device used for work positioning on masts, towers, pylons or other lattice structures in the telecoms, power and entertainment industries. Sewn terminations and safety hook termination for durability. An additional safety back-up should always be employed when using positioning equipment.

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heightec® Tensor Single Lanyard
The heightec® Tensor Single Lanyard, features the new Suspension Trauma Shock Absorber. This innovative shock absorber features an integral, automatically deployed foot loop for protection against Suspension Intolerance.

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heightec® Tensor Twin Lanyards
Energy absorbing fall arrest lanyard of the very highest specification. heightec® lanyards are premium products offering advanced safety features. This lanyard has impressive technical specifications: the back-up webbing and stitching exceed the tensile strength requirements of European standard EN 355 by 50% and it has been dynamically tested with a load of 125 kg without damage.

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PMI® Sewn Dynamic Lanyard
The PMI® Dynamic Sewn Lanyard is intended for personal use such as fall arrest, fall prevention, and work positioning. Ideal for fall prevention when ascending or descending in rope access work. This lanyard has PMI® sewn eyes on each end creating a permanent, sewn termination that is stronger than any knot. Requires carabiners for proper use.

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Sewn Webbing

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PMI® Etrier
Use the sturdy PMI® Etrier when climbing in, on, or around structures, or anywhere you need an extra boost. Attach Etrier to an anchorage by top loop and ascend steps like a soft “stepladder.”

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