Construction

The Wingman is a mechanical-advantage device for load lifting and releasing. It is used in a fall protection or work at height system. It is intended for work at height, access, and rescue use. It can be used for human suspension for up to a 3 kN load. The Wingman consists of two swivel pulleys and a manufacturer supplied rope. One pulley is a double with a becket to dead end the rope. The other pulley is a double with a ratchet and cammed sheave with a releasing handle allowing gradual release of the mechanical advantage system under load. The releasing handle is located at the operator end. Anodized aluminum is used throughout the pulleys. The handle is glass reinforced nylon. The rope is an 8 mm static polyester with a sewn termination and is not to be substituted. Pulleys have stainless steel axles and fasteners. The ratchet mechanism is stainless steel.

Features

Internal ratchet and sheaves engineered to maximize rope holding
Eccentric progress capture = no prussiks
4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage (flip orientation to rig either way)
Can be released smoothly under full load with one hand
High efficiency ball bearing pulleys and audible progress capture
Machined aluminum swivel connection points fit multiple connectors
Compact, lightweight form factor with 8 inch compressed length
15 m (49 ft) 8mm low elongation HTP rope allows for 3.7 m (12 ft) system extension
Comes in an industrial-grade ballistic nylon carrying bag with locking buckle

Applications

The Wingman provides a multitude of rigging solutions, including:

Personal mechanical advantage
Solo pick-off
Knot passing
Effortless load transfer
Litter attendant position adjustment
High-angle attendant tether
High-angle litter scoops
Establishing dynamic fixed brakes
Pre-tensioned back-ties
Redirect anchors
Load-releasing hitch
Tensioned guying
Correcting equipment orientation under load

Certifications

NFPA
- Meets the manufactured system requirements of NFPA 1983, incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500.
- General Use.
CE
- H-86666 is CE certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley
UKCA
- H-86666 is UKCA certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley
Please see the user manual for additional information regarding these certifications.

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