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3M™ DBI-SALA® Rollgliss™ R550 Rescue and Descent Device

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Attaches Rollgliss™ R550 Rescue and Descent Device to ladder rungs

Fast and simple detent-style mounting of R550 to bracket

Built-in adjustment handle for various rung spacing

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  • Attaches Rollgliss™ R550 Rescue and Descent Device to ladder rungs
  • Fast and simple detent-style mounting of R550 to bracket
  • Built-in adjustment handle for various rung spacing
  • Detent pin installs ladder to bracket
  • Powder-coated steel construction for durability and strength
  • Recommended for use in transportation, utilities, and general industrial applications
  • 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) bracket with 310 lb. (140.6 kg) weight capacity
  • Rescue wheel available on some models. Constructed of Supertough® nylon, this rescue wheel is ergonomically designed to provide control and reliability
  • Fully sealed humidity case included on certain models or available for purchase as an add on, provides 10 year minimum storage life. External humidity indicator allows user to inspect the seal without opening case

The 3M™ DBI-SALA® Rollgliss™ R550 Rescue and Descent Device offers the choice of controlled descent rescue, evacuation or the versatility of assisted rescue with lifting capabilities. This state of the art, fully automatic controlled descent device can be used for rescue and evacuation from heights up to 1,640 ft (500 m) for one user 310 lbs (141 kg) or 575 ft (175 m) for two users totaling 620 lbs (282 kg). It features 3/8 in (9.5 mm) super static kernmantle rope, and is configured with connecting hardware at each end of the lifeline to operate in both directions. During assisted rescue scenarios, a fallen worker can be attached to the R550 device, raised to a point that allows their fall arrest device to be removed, then lowered to the ground safely.

Remember, during an emergency every second counts! You can count on and trust the 3M™ DBI SALA® Rollgliss™ Systems, in use all over the world; Wind Turbine Construction & Maintenance, Utility Pole/Tower Construction & Maintenance, Fire & Emergency Rescue Services, Commercial Construction Sites, Industry and MRO Facilities, Government & Military Operations, and more! More rescue options: This important rescue tool is an integral piece of the emergency kit, used to mount the versatile R550 Rescue and Escape Device to a secured industrial ladder. Safety technicians and fellow workers may need extra help during evacuation operations, and this bracket provides more options for success. Adjustable function: Easy-to-use safety equipment is designed with a built-in adjustment handle that conforms to the spaces between rungs, making it more efficient and easy to use. A simple detent-style mounting apparatus integrates seamlessly with the descent device. Durable construction: With a corrosion-resistant construction, this safety gear bracket ensures high performance under any weather and job site conditions. Made with powder-coated steel, the escape ladder bracket is durable, strong, and dependable when lives are on the line.

Typical properties

Brands

DBI-SALA®

Carabiner/Hook Material

Aluminum, Zinc Plated Steel

Case Quantity

1

CoWorker Controlled Ascent

No, Yes

CoWorker Controlled Descent

No, Yes

Connected Safety ID Equipped

No, Yes

Descent Type

Vertical

Housing Material

Aluminum

Lifeline Material

Kernmantle, Braided Polyester Cover with Nylon Filament Core

Line Length (Imperial)

25 ft, 50 ft, 75 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft, 175 ft, 200 ft, 250 ft, 275 ft, 300 ft, 325 ft, 350 ft, 361 ft, 400 ft, 450 ft, 500 ft, 550 ft, 600 ft, 700 ft, 1000 ft, 1200 ft, 1600 ft

Line Length (Metric)

8 m, 15 m, 23 m, 30 m, 46 m, 53 m, 61 m, 76 m, 84 m, 91 m, 99 m, 107 m, 110 m, 122 m, 137 m, 152 m, 168 m, 183 m, 213 m, 305 m, 366 m, 488 m

Maximum Number of Users

Two

Net Weight (Imperial)

2.5 lb, 10.9 lb, 11 lb, 12 lb, 12.8 lb, 13.9 lb, 15.8 lb, 16.6 lb, 16.7 lb, 17.7 lb, 19.6 lb, 20.4 lb, 20.5 lb, 21.5 lb, 22.4 lb, 25.8 lb, 27.7 lb, 28 lb, 29.6 lb, 31.5 lb, 33.4 lb, 35.3 lb, 37.2 lb, 39.1 lb, 41 lb, 42.9 lb, 44.8 lb, 46.2 lb, 46.7 lb, 48.6 lb, 50.5 lb, 56.2 lb, 58.1 lb, 63.8 lb

Net Weight (Metric)

1.1 kg, 1.94 kg, 4.9 kg, 5.4 kg, 5.78 kg, 5.8 kg, 6.2 kg, 7.1 kg, 7.51 kg, 7.6 kg, 8 kg, 8.9 kg, 9.23 kg, 9.3 kg, 9.7 kg, 10.2 kg, 10.8 kg, 11.7 kg, 12.5 kg, 12.7 kg, 13.4 kg, 14.3 kg, 15.1 kg, 16 kg, 16.8 kg, 17.7 kg, 19.5 kg, 20.3 kg, 20.95 kg, 21.2 kg, 22 kg, 22.9 kg, 25.5 kg, 32.4 kg, 37.2 kg

Product Color

Silver, Yellow

Product Series

Rollgliss™, Rollgliss™ R550

Product Type

Rescue and Descent Device, Rescue and Escape Device Ladder Bracket

Recommended Industry

Construction, General Industrial, Mining, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Utilities, Wind Energy

Smallest Saleable Unit

Each

Specifications Met

ANSI/ASSP Z359.9-2021, CSA Z259.2.3-12

User Controlled Ascent

No

User Controlled Descent

No, Yes

Weight (Imperial)

2.5 lb, 10.9 lb, 11 lb, 12 lb, 12.8 lb, 12.9 lb, 13.9 lb, 15.8 lb, 16.6 lb, 16.7 lb, 17.7 lb, 19.6 lb, 20.4 lb, 20.5 lb, 21.5 lb, 22.4 lb, 23.9 lb, 25.8 lb, 27.7 lb, 28 lb, 29.6 lb, 31.5 lb, 33.4 lb, 35.3 lb, 37.2 lb, 39.1 lb, 42.9 lb, 44.8 lb, 46.2 lb, 46.7 lb, 48.6 lb, 50.5 lb, 56.2 lb, 71.4 lb

Weight Capacity

1 Person = 130-310 lbs. (59-141 kg), 2 Person = 130-620 lbs. (59-282 kg)

Weight Capacity (Imperial)

620 lb

Weight Capacity (Metric)

282 kg

Overall Length (Imperial)

25 ft, 50 ft, 75 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft, 175 ft, 200 ft, 250 ft, 275 ft, 300 ft, 325 ft, 350 ft, 361 ft, 400 ft, 450 ft, 500 ft, 550 ft, 600 ft, 700 ft, 1000 ft, 1200 ft, 1600 ft

Overall Length (Metric)

8 m, 15 m, 23 m, 30 m, 46 m, 53 m, 61 m, 76 m, 84 m, 91 m, 99 m, 107 m, 110 m, 122 m, 137 m, 152 m, 168 m, 183 m, 213 m, 305 m, 366 m, 488 m

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