The rigid wheel is more durable than competitor products. At 2.3′ per second, a technician could evacuate a 300′ foot turbine in 130 seconds, provided that the rescue system is pre-installed. The Derope’s housing, like the others, is made from cast aluminum. Care must be taken during storage and use not to drop the unit or tension the device against a cleated rope. The Derope is ideal for utility worker rescue kits, as well as for descent from windmills. Because of the simplistic nature of the Derope and its use, training knowledge retention proves strong in comparison to other traditional rescue methods. This model incorporates a hand wheel winch mounted onto the base unit which allows the Derope descent device to be used as a lifting device. With a lift ratio of roughly 2:1, the winch is capable of lifting a victim in order to release it from its fall protection sub-system.
- Specially designed for evacuation and rescue purposes applicable to heights or confined space situations
- Lowers a 330 lb person 1,300′
- Includes a full complement of accessories including a wire rope sling, 3/4″ carbon steel auto-locking carabiner, J-knife, and a rescue/rope bag
- Ideal for utility worker rescue kits and for descent from windmills