Rescue Solutions for a Vertical World
Hardware |
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Anchorage Connectors |
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heightec® Steel Anchor Slings These steel anchor slings from heightec-PMI™ are strong and versatile. Available in two lengths and covered with a durable PVC cover. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
Carabiners |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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heightec™ Quadra The Quadra can change instantly from one mode to another while under load. A special braking mechanism increases the frictional force for lowering heavy loads. This device will arrest a 2 person fall factor by 1/3 when in life lining mode with no rope damage. It will also retain full function after a fall. Recommended for use with PMI® Access Pro rope. Get more information or purchase online. |
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PMI® PED PMI® Personal Escape Descender can be prerigged on an escape rope and stored ready to go. Two threading options allow the user to pre-set the descender for the user’s weight and desired friction for rappelling. Get more information or purchase online. |
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SMC Spider The SMC Spider is an Auto Braking NFPA L Rated Descender designed for work positioning and personal descent. The Spider provides persons working at height the ability to easily maneuver and secure themselves while on the fly. Allowing users to easily load and unload from the device without having to unclip from their harness, it is an ideal descender for window washers, fire fighters and industrial workers who need a device that provides them with optimal strength and performance. Designed to accommodate ropes from 11 mm to 12.5 mm. Get more information or purchase online. |
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™ Get more information or purchase online. |
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. Get more information or purchase online. |
Logistics & Support Gear |
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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 Get more information or purchase online. |
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. Get more information or purchase online. |
Harnesses |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
| 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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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-PMI™ Rescue Solutions. For more information - see the Solutions and Kits section. Get more information or purchase online. |
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PMI® Classic Professional - 11 mm The “time tested” burly sheath design of PMI's® 11 mm Classic Static makes it a world favorite for professionals who must routinely subject their ropes to high abrasion applications. No other 11 mm rope will outlast a PMI® Classic in side by side, real world applications! Get more information or purchase online. |
Solutions & Kits |
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Kits |
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heightec® Micron Escape Kit The Micron is a new personal micro-descender for Personal Escape. This tiny descender employs a unique, patented braking system to allow a finely controlled descent, and features an auto-locking “panic mode” if the handle is either squeezed too hard or released. The Micron is one of the most versatile escape tools on the market today. Compact size with “full size” functionality will appeal to many industries but in particular fire service, wind turbine, offshore, and tower. Its compact size makes it easy to carry on any harness. Get more information or purchase online. |
Solutions |
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heightec-PMI™ TowerTek™ TowerTek™ 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. Get more information or purchase online. |
Webbing & Cordage |
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Lanyards |
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heightec-PMI™ 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. Get more information or purchase online. |
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heightec-PMI™ Tensor Twin Lanyards Energy absorbing fall arrest lanyard of the very highest specification. heightec-PMI™ 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. Get more information or purchase online. |