Confined Space Rescue

Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety.

Construction: The rungs are hollow tubes with a dowel insert. Rungs are secured to the side wire ropes with pins and resin. A pin is driven through the center of the rope into the dowel and set in resin to form a solid block inside the rung. A plastic cap is then pushed in to seal the rung end. Black rungs are cut to size and drilled before treatment to ensure that the alloy tube is 100% anodized.

Compact Ladders General purpose ladder for ascending/descending. Used for applications such as manhole entry, caving, and access to lighting truss. With fitness and a little practice, they are easy to climb.

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Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety.

Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety.

CMC's patented 3D locking-bar descender delivers the ultimate in safety, control and performance, in one compact and lightweight device. The 3D features two sliding bars for optimum friction control and efficiency. The horn design works well with 13 mm rope and smaller, making it easy to add or subtract friction as needed throughout the evolution. The frame dimensions allow for larger rescue-sized carabiners to be used without any contact or friction with the rope. The descender can be loaded or unloaded while connected to your harness for rappelling or to an anchor for one- or two-person rescue lowers.

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• Compact, lightweight design
• 3-stage “locking” center bar for added safety
• Ambidextrous design allows loading from top or bottom or controlling descent from either side of device
• Optimal rack length allows two rescue-sized carabiners to be attached without rope contact or friction from carabiner
• Large horn size allows for easy addition or subtraction of friction, even on larger 13  mm lifeline
• Personal descender or use for one person or two-person rescue lowers
• Simple to lock off device on either side
• Straight feed design does not put twists in rope
• Allows attachment of rope while device is connected to a harness or anchor
• 100% aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel components
• Made in USA, of domestic and foreign components

About CMC’s Super Black Finish
The CMC 3D, Rescue Rack, and Rescue 8 products feature an exceptionally long-wear proprietary finish because typical hard or soft anodizing on aluminum descenders eventually wears through. This finish also prevents transfer of material onto the rope, common with bare aluminum components. After years of heavy use, our products and test samples with this Super Black Finish continue to be used in CMC School classes without showing any indication of the finish wearing through.

Passes the BCCTR Rescue Belay Competence Drop Test Criteria*
Developed specifically to meet the needs of rescue system belays.
The well-engineered Traverse 540 Belay is a patented, self-locking, easy-to-rig device that meets demanding drop-test criteria: able to hold falling loads quickly while limiting the peak force. The symmetrical design reduces the risk of improper rigging. A built-in release lever discharges the tension on the belay rope, eliminating the need for a release hitch.

* The British Columbia Council of Technical Rescue Belay Competency Drop Test specifies a 1-meter drop onto 3 meters of kernmantle rescue rope with less than 1 meter of additional travel and less than 15 kN peak force. For a General Use rated device, a 280-kg load and a 12.5-mm rope are generally used. For a Technical Use device, a 200-kg load and an 11.1-mm rope are used.

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Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety. Construction: The rungs are hollow tubes with a dowel insert. Rungs are secured to the side wire ropes with pins and resin. A pin is driven through the center of the rope into the dowel and set in resin to form a solid block inside the rung. A plastic cap is then pushed in to seal the rung end. Black rungs are cut to size and drilled before treatment to ensure that the alloy tube is 100% anodized. Compact Ladders General purpose ladder for ascending/descending. Used for applications such as manhole entry, caving, and access to lighting truss. With fitness and a little practice, they are easy to climb.

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Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety. Construction: The rungs are hollow tubes with a dowel insert. Rungs are secured to the side wire ropes with pins and resin. A pin is driven through the center of the rope into the dowel and set in resin to form a solid block inside the rung. A plastic cap is then pushed in to seal the rung end. Black rungs are cut to size and drilled before treatment to ensure that the alloy tube is 100% anodized. Compact Ladders General purpose ladder for ascending/descending. Used for applications such as manhole entry, caving, and access to lighting truss. With fitness and a little practice, they are easy to climb.

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Flexible sided ladders are a cost effective, lightweight solution for temporary access to confined spaces and difficult to reach locations. Even with minimal training, ladders can easily be transported and rapidly deployed for use. Personnel utilizing ladders should always use a separate fall protection system for safety. Construction: The rungs are hollow tubes with a dowel insert. Rungs are secured to the side wire ropes with pins and resin. A pin is driven through the center of the rope into the dowel and set in resin to form a solid block inside the rung. A plastic cap is then pushed in to seal the rung end. Black rungs are cut to size and drilled before treatment to ensure that the alloy tube is 100% anodized. Compact Ladders General purpose ladder for ascending/descending. Used for applications such as manhole entry, caving, and access to lighting truss. With fitness and a little practice, they are easy to climb.

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A key component of a rappel technique developed by our Tactical Rappel Class instructors, our 8 Link allows you to extend your Figure 8 descender further away from your harness to make room for a back-up Prusik hitch below the descender.

• Quickly attaches to the Figure 8 using a girth hitch
• Multiple carabiner slots allow proper length adjustment
• Pocket stitching breaks at 5 kN (1,100 lbf)
• MBS: 16.9 kN (3,800 lbf)

(Rappel 8 descender not included)

About CMC Web Gear

CMC sewn web products reflect many years of manufacturing experience and designs based on field use, rescues and testing. Lightweight yet durable, our tubular web delivers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Each product is sewn in our own California manufacturing facility with contrasting color thread for ease of inspection. We build CMC Web Gear as if we were going to use it ourselves – and we do.

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The slim, lightweight and versatile design of the new LED C-Strobe fits easily in a pocket or hangs discreetly when attached to a life jacket or backpack. The flexible lashing loops on the side of the product allow for multiple mounting options including the webbing on your backpack or straps on your life jacket. The Velcro^® strap can be secured around the lashing loops and creates countless additional mounting possibilities. The light also comes with a clip designed to conveniently slide over your inflatable life jacket’s oral inflation tube for storing your light inside your life jacket.

Features

• For location assistance during low-light emergencies
• Exceedingly bright 45 Lumen White LED
• Extensive continuous operating life of greater than 120 hours
• Waterproof – Tested for 24 hrs at 1 m (3.3 ft)
• Easy twist On/Off activation
• Impact resistant case
• USCG/SOLAS Approved
• Ideal for life jackets, camping, biking, auto, etc.
• Included Velcro® strap (with carded version) used in conjunction with integral lashing loops for mounting flexibility
• Included PFD clip (with carded version) for easy attachment to oral inflation tube
• Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

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• Size: 12.85 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (5.06 in x 1.38 in x 1.2 in)
• Weight: 33 g (1.2 oz) without batteries
• Operational Life: >120 hr at 30°C (>100 hr at -1°C)
• Operation: Manual twist On/Off
• Activation Method: Manual Activation Only
• Waterproof: Tested for 24 hrs @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
• Lamp: 45 Lumen White LED
• Light Type: Strobe Battery 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Certification: USCG/SOLAS, CE, Transport Canada
• Reverse Battery Protection: Yes
• Accessories (with carded version): PFD Clip, Lanyard, Velcro Strap
• Limited Warranty: 1 year

The Firefly PRO SOLAS Emergency Distress Strobe Light is the state-of-the-art heir to its famous forerunners, the Firefly 3.

• State of the art lamp/lens combo for high intensity flash
• Large sliding switch allows for easy operation by gloved hands
• Specially designed base platform allows unit to stand upright easily
• Stainless steel retainer securely attaches battery door to case
• Integral lashing loops provide a secure anchor point
• Ideal for life vests, safety harnesses, float coats, work suits, immersion suits, backpacks and flight suits
• Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

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• Size: 11.7 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm (4.4 x 2.2 x 1.2 in)
• Weight: 68 g (2.39 oz) (without batteries)
• Operation: Manual ON/OFF switch
• Waterproof : Factory tested to 33 feet (10 m)
• LED: Cool White
• Strobe Intensity: 26.8 cd minimum
• Strobe Visibility: Over 3.2 miles
• Strobe Flash Rate: 60 P/M +/-
• Strobe Duration: 56 hours minimum
• Certification: SOLAS approved, USCG approved, IMO LSA, CE

Redesigned based on feedback from CMC’s Rescue School, our Adjustable Foot Loop is designed to be used in conjunction with an ascender / rope grab for ascending purposes. Connect an ascender to the top loop adjacent to the adjuster buckle. The yellow tether can be connected to your harness by clipping into any single loop on the tether for adjustment. The new upper buckle makes adjusting the length easier and an extra layer of web holds the foot loop open. Light and compact, it fits easily in your gear bag.

About CMC Web Gear

CMC sewn web products reflect many years of manufacturing experience and designs based on field use, rescues and testing. Lightweight yet durable, our tubular web delivers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Each product is sewn in our own California manufacturing facility with contrasting color thread for ease of inspection. We build CMC Web Gear as if we were going to use it ourselves – and we do.

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We developed the Adjustable Litter Strap because it allows minor adjustments to be made while the litter is being carried. Quickly releasing the buckle extends the strap, preventing the rescuer from being pulled down with the litter. Sewn loop strength exceeds 36 kN (8,093 lbf). The strap can also be used for pick-offs.

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Designed to protect your elbows when crawling and valuable for horizontal confined space entries, cave rescue, or tactical responses, Alta Flex Industrial Elbow Pads have non-slip, rubber caps that actually grip the surface, allowing faster movement. Two elastic straps with AltaGrip™ Hook & Loop Fastening System ensure a proper fit.

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Because emergency workers spend an inordinate amount of time working on their knees—this is particularly true of heavy rescue operations, confined space entries, or tactical responses— Alta Superflex Knee Pads are a must-have. Lightweight but with a full 1/2 inch of foam padding, they reduce stress and fatigue to the knees, allowing you to work longer and more effectively. The rubber caps grip the surface to prevent sliding, and a unique, easy-to-use buckle fastening system allows a comfortable fit that minimizes interference with circulation to the lower legs.

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Used in a wide variety of rigging applications, this small, strong connection point is machined from high-strength aluminum bar stock. Its rounded inner surface minimizes rope bend and allows smooth movement of the rope.

Working-At-Height / Industrial Rope Access / Technical Rope Rescue
Working at height requires reliable, quality equipment. The Aluminum O-Ring can be used with confidence in work-at-height maneuvers for industrial rope access or technical rope rescue when used in accordance with the regulatory safety standards it falls under. Always use life safety equipment and gear according to the regulatory safety standards for which it is classified and/or certified.

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Non-locking carabiners can be used for racking equipment or as the keeper carabiner on a load-release strap or mariners hitch. Non-locking carabiners should always be used in pairs, rigged opposite and opposed. Our oval aluminum carabiner features a unique key-lock design for snag-free operation and a side-swing gate for maximum gate opening. The oval design places equal amounts of force on the spine and gate, allowing the carabiner to maintain full rated strength regardless of the width of the web or rope clipped into it. Its also a good size to clip over the ropes coming out of a pulley to help mind a Prusik hitch.
Every carabiner is proof loaded.

Specs

• Oval - 30008X
• Major Axis - 22 kn
• Minor Axis - 10 kn
• Major Axis, Gate Open - 6 kn
• Product Weight: 2.3 OZ (65 G)
• Gate Opening: 1 IN (25 MM)
• Interior Length: 3.5 IN (89 MM)
• MBS: 22 KN (4,946 LBF)

A CMC original design that has withstood the test of time, our Anchor Plates keep the carabiners holding the different parts of your rescue system from jamming together. The hardware becomes easier to see, making safety checks more accurate. It can also keep you from clipping a carabiner into the wrong loop of the anchor web. For anchor systems, it makes an excellent collection point. We use the Anchor Plate in CMC Rope Rescue classes, which allows our students to set up systems faster with fewer mistakes. Hole diameters: small 7/8 in (22 mm), large 2 in (51 mm)

Twenty years ago CMC introduced the Anchor Plateas a strong, lightweight, and compact collection point for connecting a rescue system to an anchor. And that point is an important feature. Over the years weve seen a steady progression of bigger, better anchor and rigging plates with more and more holes entering the market. But the bigger the plate, the less like a collection point it becomes, increasing the potential for rotation of the plate, creating additional system extension and shock-loading if any movement or failure of an anchor occurs. In 20 years of use, weve not seen an operational need for more holes, a larger size, or more weight.

Product Tip:
Besides serving as the point of distribution to any number of secure anchor points, rigging plates also serve the benefit of aligning the separate lines of a rigging system in distinct order, keeping multiple and various lines orderly. One tip when determining complementary gear to use with rigging plates; consider the versatility swivel pulleys can lend to the rigging system. They introduce rotational movement into the rigging lines running from the plate because the swivel pulley can rotate as needed to provide enhanced inline ability to clear other components within the system.

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• Aluminum
• Item: 300610
• Weight: 7.2 OZ (204 G)
• Color: Red
• NFPA Rating: General
• 3 Sigma MBS: 45 KN (10,116 LBF)

• Stainless Steel
• Item: 300615
• Weight: 9.8 OZ (278 G)
• Color: Stainless
• NFPA Rating: General
• 3 Sigma MBS: 43 KN (9,666 LBF)Anchor Plate

Anchor straps have a tough job, and see a lot of wear and tear. Over the years, weve learned that cuts and abrasion are the greatest threats to their safety and service life. To dramatically increase both, our Anchor Straps now feature two layers of the same durable mil-spec, resin-coated nylon web. Sewn by our highly skilled workers who make our rescue harnesses, our Anchor Straps feature forged steel D-rings individually proof loaded and sized for easy choker (girth-hitch) configuration when desired. Sewn-on web keeper allows for improved organization when stowed. Use our sized Anchor Strap Sleeves for added edge and abrasion protection.

Note: We recommend using a Delta Quick Link connector (part #382121) to prevent possible tri-axial loading of a carabiner when used in a basket configuration.

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• Basket (U) Configuration:85 kN (19,108 lbf)
• End-to-End Configuration: 46 kN (10,341 lbf)
• Choker Configuration: 48 kN (10,790 lbf)
• Color Blue
• NFPA Rating General Use

Made from tough #4 duck canvas and a layer of vinyl coated polyester, our Anchor Strap Sleeves protect anchor straps from the elements and surface abrasion, reducing wear and tear and increasing safety and service life. Available sizes: S-XL.

Anchor Strap not included.

Designed for ultimate accessibility and quick access, our new Arizona Vortex Bag System is extremely rugged and able to be carried on the back into the wilderness or in an industrial environment. Made of durable Cordura^® nylon, they feature extra protection in high-wear places for exceptional longevity.

The head backpack features end-to-end-zippers for full-length flat opening. One side securely cradles the two head components in custom pockets with protective padding and stows the pin set bag attached by a quick-release strap. The opposite side holds both the 40-foot 8mm tether cord and (3) AZ Hobble Straps and has a molle strip for attaching additional gear.

Padded shoulder and sternum straps can be stowed internally, so that the backpack can be carried gear-bag style with the comfortable side-grip carry handle. The back pad features breathable D3 cloth.

The front panel has an external zipper pocket for the AZ Vortex User’s Manual or other items, and an additional internal pocket for holding pulleys, carabiners and hardware. (AZ Vortex components, pulleys and carabiners sold separately.)

The three leg bags feature hand carry handles and an adjustable padded shoulder sling for easy transport. End-to-end zippers for full-length opening either direction provide easy access, and the oversize bags can carry additional leg components. Two internal padded dividers allow for separated protection of the legs. Compression straps around the girth of the bag cinch tight to keep gear snugly in place.

Each of the two newly designed padded foot sleeves nest inside the leg bags and fasten securely to hold three foot components, either flat or raptor style. This facilitates a quick change of feet, so that carrying both sets is not necessary.

The AZV Bag System ships with the Arizona Vortex or may be purchased as a set to upgrade or replace existing bag sets. Sold as a system.

Sedona Shoulder Harness (sold separately)
A new removable backpack carrying system for Arizona Vortex leg bags, the Sedona Shoulder Harness quickly attaches or detaches from the leg bag for extended carries up flights of stairs or in the backcountry. The harness is constructed of high-strength Cordura^®nylon with comfortable padded shoulder straps, sternum strap, back panel and waist belt, each lined with breathable cloth. Order one shoulder harness for each leg bag (3) in the set.

Working-At-Height / Industrial Rope Access / Technical Rope Rescue
Working at height requires reliable, quality equipment. The Arizona Vortex Bag System can be used with confidence in work-at-height maneuvers for industrial rope access or technical rope rescue when used in accordance with the regulatory safety standards it falls under. Always use life safety equipment and gear according to the regulatory safety standards for which it is classified and/or certified.

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Replacement Head Set Pulley Wheel for Arizona Vortex.
(Pin not included)

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AZV Hobble Straps are the fast and easy way to securely hobble Arizona Vortex legs. Our straps are manufactured using high-visibility orange 1-inch flat web fed through a quick-adjusting cam buckle. Two steel S-hooks offer simple connection through AZV Raptor Foot holes or around the Flat Foot joint. An integral adjustable keeper strap is provided to mind excess web tail and packs neatly when stored. Strap adjusts in length up to 6 m (20 ft) for leg-to-leg spans that may require running hobbles over objects such as beams, curbs, stumps, rocks or uneven ground.

Independent hobbles are now a UL certification requirement when using the AZV in its tripod configuration. Straps are rated at 5 kN (1,124 lbf).

Sold individually.

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This is the Brite clear anodized, Inner Leg to the AZV system sold separately as a replacement item. The AZV Kit comes equipped with three Inner Legs (and seven Outer Legs). The Arizona Vortex is known as the father of all portable artificial high directional systems (AHD) with the versatility to be configured and utilized as a tripod, bipod and monopod when purchased as the all-inclusive kit. Raptor Feet and Flat Feet are not included with the Inner Leg.

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