Tech Safety Lines has released the updated SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit. This enhanced version now meets the newest ANSI Z359.9 standard and has undergone third-party testing by UL and TÜV SÜD, ensuring compliance with both ANSI and CE standards up to a height of 210 meters.
Key Features of the SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit:
- Military Compact Descender (MCD): Enables both self-rescue and assisted rescue operations.
- Customization Options: Kits can be tailored in terms of rope length and packaging.
- Dual Braking System: Includes both an active and passive brake for enhanced safety.
- Technora Rope: Engineered for strength retention even under chemical exposure.
- High-Heat Aramid Fiber Rope: Offers tensile strength exceeding 6,700 lbs (3045 kg).
- ANSI Minimum Temperature Rating: -40°C.
- EN Minimum Temperature Rating: -35°C
- Certifications: CE Certified by TÜV SÜD to EN 341:2011/2D and UL certified to meet ANSI/ASSP Z359.9-2021.
MCD-G Specifications:
- ANSI Load Rating: 130 – 310 lb to 180 meters.
- EN Load Rating: 60 – 125 kg to 180 meters.
MCD-G+ Specifications:
- ANSI Load Rating: 130 – 310 lb to 210 meters.
- EN Load Rating: 60 – 125 kg to 210 meters.
- EN Load Rating: 60 – 141 kg to 160 meters.
The SRK-15 includes the Military Compact Descender, a personal lowering device. The SRK-15 micro rescue kit ensures an independent, immediate, and adaptable evacuation and self-rescue capability. This versatile rescue kit can also be paired with a StepWise Fall Arrest Lanyard to perform a self-rescue after a fall. Additionally, the SRK-15 micro rescue kit can be inverted and used for an assisted rescue. During ladder rescues, the rescuer can perform a hands-free, active assisted rescue while maintaining three points of contact.
“We are excited to launch the latest version of the SRK-15 Micro Rescue Kit,” said Diane Waghorne, CEO of Tech Safety Lines. “Meeting the newest ANSI Z359.9 standard and achieving CE compliance up to 210 meters showcases our dedication to advancing safety for workers at height. This enhancement reaffirms our commitment to providing the highest quality safety equipment.”
Training Requirements: To ensure the effective and safe use of the SRK-15, training is mandatory. Tech Safety Lines has established a global network of Authorized Training Partners, providing comprehensive programs tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Its facility in Carrollton, Texas, spanning 40,000 square feet, continues to attract hundreds of trainees each month across industries.
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