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Elevated Anchors and Resultant Management

Elevated Anchors and Resultant Management

/ Anchors, Arizona Vortex, Blog, Portable Anchors, TerrAdaptor / 43 Comments

Elevated Anchors and Managing Resultants in Rope Rigging Systems The use of elevated anchors, also known as high directional anchor systems, is a critical component in advanced rope rigging. Mandated by NFPA 1670 for rope technicians, these systems address edge management challenges, reduce friction at the edge, and maintain stability through proper force vector and […]

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Bombproof Anchors in Rope Rigging Systems

Bombproof Anchors in Rope Rigging Systems

/ Anchoring, Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Pat Rhodes / 84 Comments

In rope rigging systems, establishing bombproof anchors is paramount to ensure the safety and effectiveness of rescue operations. A bombproof anchor is an anchor point so robust that its failure is inconceivable, providing unwavering support for all attached systems. Defining Bombproof Anchors A bombproof anchor possesses the following characteristics: Structural Integrity: The anchor point is

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