Petzl Twin Release Kit

Written By: Lance Piatt

petzl twin release system

The Petzl TWIN RELEASE KIT is a pre-assembled, ready-to-use 4:1 hauling and lowering system, specifically designed for work access and rescue in industrial environments. This system is ideal for vertical work and allows for easy lowering and hauling of loads, which is particularly useful in confined spaces. It can also assist in tilting and orienting a litter or tensioning a tripod.

Key Features:

  • Pre-assembled: Ready to use right out of the bag.
  • Mechanical Advantage: Provides a 4:1 mechanical advantage, enhancing efficiency during rescues.
  • Versatile Use: Can be attached to a tripod or a fixed overhead anchor point for various vertical applications.

Here are some related products you might find interesting:

  1. Petzl Twin RELEASE Confined Space Rescue System Kit 4: A fully pre-assembled haul and rescue system designed for confined space operations.
  2. Petzl TWIN RELEASE Pulley: An advanced double progress capture pulley designed for setting up 4:1 haul systems, essential for technical rescue and hauling operations.
  3. Petzl JAG Rescue Kit: A reversible rescue kit that includes a haul kit and descender, suitable for various rescue scenarios.
  4. Petzl JAG System: A haul kit designed for pickoffs and tensioning systems, featuring excellent mechanical advantage.
  5. With a 4:1 mechanical advantage, this system reduces user effort by a factor of four and can manage a heavy load up to 280 kg, or approximately 620 lbs. The system is releasable under load and provides additional lowering control when using the auxiliary brake on the TWIN RELEASE.Additionally, the toothless cam preserves the rope and allows for a smooth transition from hauling to lowering. This kit’s maximum working height is 15 meters (~50 feet) when fully extended.What’s Included in the Kit?
    • 1 TWIN RELEASE releasable double progress-capture pulley
    • 1 SPIN L2 double pulley
    • 1 AXIS 11 mm, 60-meter rope with two sewn terminations (one end sewn in the becket of TWIN RELEASE)
    • 2 Bm’D carabiners with CAPTIV positioning bar
    • 1 three-meter (~ten-foot) cord
    • 1 30-liter BUCKET bag in red

Specifications:

  • Material(s): Aluminum, stainless steel, nylon, polyester
  • Handles loads up to 280 kg, or approximately 620 lbs
  • Efficiency for one sheave: 89 %
  • System efficiency: 66%
  • Certification(s): ANSI Z359.4 Synthetic Rope Tackle Block

For more information, you can explore the following articles on the RLA blog related to rigging and rescue techniques: RLA Blog.

Peace on your Days

Lance

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