Description & Tech Specs

Not sure if it's for you? Try it!  Don't like it?  We'll send you a shipping label and you can return it within 30 days of receiving it.  

The Awah Z3-FIRE is designed specifically for efficient and safe lifting and lowering of goods and personnel. Driven by a hand drill, this product offers powered ascending and smooth lowering, making it suitable for complex and dynamic work environments. The device features an integrated dual self-locking mechanism that automatically engages in case of gearbox failure, preventing accidental falls and ensuring operational safety. 

Z3 vs Z2R:

• Z3 offers a smooth rappel as the release handle slowly moves the rope away from the pinch point like many rappel devices.  The Z2 requires you wrap the rope around friction arms and fully release the gears.
• The Z3 and Z2R have the same gear ratio so the speed and lift power are going to be the same.
• You can open the Z3 without unclipping it from anything.  The two action button prevents it from opening accidentally.  The Z2R needs to be unclipped to open the device.
• The Z3 FIRE is the only Z3 version we stock and that one has the swivel.  The Z2R does not have a swivel.
• We are working on getting the Z3 PPE and ANSI and NFPA certified.  It currently does NOT have those certifications.  The Z2R has no certifications.
• No the Z3 is not replacing the Z2R, we will still carry both types.

WHAT ROPE WORKS THE BEST? 

We really like Sterling HTP 3/8" (10mm).  

Z3 wheel has to be slippy and grippy so you can go up AND down.  There is a sweet spot with certain ropes and if you are in it your rope can be wet, dry, dirty, clean, new, old.  If you are on the edge of it, then sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  If you are outside of it, it won't work at all.  No wheel can do everything.

Super Stiff 9mm (Pit rope) WORKS
3/8" Sterling HTP WORKS!
"soft" 11mm (Sterling safety pro) WORKS
11mm Sterling HTP works SOMETIMES (not recommended)
Super stiff 11mm pit rope does NOT work (do NOT use)

You'll see that 11mm touches the outside of the wheel and doesn't sit inside the groove.  

Weight also has to do with it.  If you are light and you have a skinny rope or vice versa, then it might slip.  But little you can do about what you are lifting.  

We are working on designing different wheels so people can use any rope they want in the future, and a way to swap them out on site.  Until then, the rope you use is important.  

NOTE: Z3-FIRE requires maintenance as the wheel and the rope edge rollers are wear parts.  We are investing in the machinery to service these for our customers.  We are currently the ONLY distributor and retailer for the USA.  We are the distributor for Australia and Canada and have partners there.  If you do NOT purchase these from an authorized dealer, we will NOT service them.