NFPA Brake Bar Rack 90° Eye

Features

• Six-Bar Rappel Rack: Provides multiple friction settings for controlled descents.
• Stainless Steel Tie-Off Bar: Ensures secure and reliable tie-offs.
• Anodized Aluminum Grooved Straight Slot Bar: Enhances friction control.
• Four Aluminum Angled Brake Bars: Allows for adjustable friction settings.
• 90° Eye: Compatible with harnesses that have a sewn-in D-ring laying flat against the user's stomach.
• Berry Compliant: Meets specific requirements for materials and manufacturing in the USA.
• NFPA 1983 (2017) Rating: General Use for ropes 11mm-16mm.
• NFPA 1983 (2012) Rating: Technical Use for ropes 9mm-12.5mm.

What is it?

The SMC Rack Kit is a high-strength, adjustable friction device used for rappelling and descending in rescue, climbing, and rope access scenarios. The 90° eye design ensures compatibility with various harnesses, providing a secure and ergonomic connection.

How is it used?

To use the SMC Rack Kit, attach it to your harness and thread the rope through the bars. Adjust the number of bars engaged to control the friction and descent speed. This allows for smooth and controlled descents, essential in rescue and technical rope work.

Who uses it?

Industrial Rope Access

• Maintenance and Inspection: Used for controlled descents during maintenance and inspection tasks on tall structures like bridges, towers, and buildings.
• Cleaning: Essential for accessing hard-to-reach areas for cleaning windows, facades, and other exterior surfaces.
• Construction: Utilized for safe descents and ascents in construction projects, especially in high-rise buildings and large infrastructure.

Utility Work

• Power Line Maintenance: Used by utility workers to safely descend and ascend power lines and towers for maintenance and repairs.
• Telecommunications: Essential for technicians working on communication towers and antennas, ensuring safe and efficient access.

Confined Space Entry

• Tank Cleaning and Inspection: Used for controlled descents into tanks and other confined spaces for cleaning and inspection purposes.
• Sewer Maintenance: Utilized by workers to safely access and navigate sewer systems for maintenance and repairs.

Rescue Operations

• Emergency Response: Used by industrial rescue teams to perform high-angle rescues in case of accidents or emergencies at height.
• Training: Essential for training industrial workers in safe descent and ascent techniques during rescue operations.

What is it used with?

The SMC Rack Kit is used with ropes, harnesses, and other climbing or rescue equipment. It is compatible with ropes ranging from 9mm to 16mm in diameter, making it versatile for various applications.

Real-Life Examples

• Rescue Operations: Used to control descents during high-angle rescues, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Caving: Essential for navigating vertical drops and controlling descents in cave exploration.
• Industrial Rope Access: Used for controlled descents in maintenance and inspection tasks at height.

Material Used

The rack kit is made from high-strength stainless steel and anodized aluminum. Stainless steel provides durability and corrosion resistance, while anodized aluminum offers lightweight performance and enhanced friction control.

Best Practices

• Regular Inspection: Always inspect the rack kit for signs of wear, damage, or corrosion before use.
• Proper Use: Ensure the rope is threaded correctly and adjust the friction settings as needed for controlled descents.
• Avoid Overloading: Do not exceed the maximum breaking strength of the rack kit.
• Maintenance: Clean the rack kit with mild soap and water, and store it in a dry place to maintain its integrity.