Heightec Twist Chest Ascender

Heightec Twist Chest Ascender - D42

Rope access chest ascender incorporating X-Cam. Can be integrated into full harness or used to link sit & chest harnesses.

• The TWIST chest ascender rope access device has profiled attachment points and slimline design ensure that the TWIST sits flat against the chest of the user.
• The ergonomic catch allows single-handed operation.
• Detach-ability gives greater flexibility of use and economic replacement option.
• The materials and design used in construction have been selected to provide high strength and durability needed for industrial applications.
• Each TWIST chest ascender rope access device is individually marked for traceability and all parts are visible for easy inspection and maintenance.
• TWIST chest ascender rope access device with X-Cam design which can be used with combination harness or with separate sit & chest harness.
• When tested on new Tectra 11 mm low stretch rope, our X-Cam ascenders were found to be 25% stronger than their most popular sharp toothed competitor, with average breaking loads up to 675 kg for X-Cams versus 535 kg for the established design.
• X-Cam has a more advanced tooth design than traditional cams and is more suitable for industrial applications as it does not pluck the rope, so reducing rate of rope wear.

X-Cam design gives increased performance over traditional sharp tooth design

• Cam exerts considerable grip on rope after sheath has broken.
• Cam doesn’t pluck rope.
• Easy to remove from rope if accidentally jammed into knot.

Ergonomic shape with profile grip

• Giving optimum pulling position.
• Improved comfort.

Features

• X-Cam advanced tooth design.
• X-Cam superior geometry.
• Profiled attachment points & slimline design.
• Ergonomic low-profile release catch.
• Detachable from the harness.
• High strength & durable construction.
• Individual serial number.

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