Harken Wingman Light (NFPA G)

• Integrated Mechanical Progress Capture: among the first personal mechanical advantage systems to achieve internal, mechanical progress capture within the device itself—eliminating reliance on external prusiks.
• Ratcheting Sheave with Controlled Release Wing: a ratcheting sheave stops rope movement while a composite handle (“wing”) allows the operator to open or close the system under load for smooth, fine-tuned release.
• One-Handed, Fully Modulated Load Release: even under full load and with sheaves fully engaged, the system can be released easily and safely using one hand on the wing and the other tending the line.
• Ultra-Compact Form Factor: with a minimum overall length of just 8 inches, Wingman provides:
  • Increased clearance under tripods
  • Greater throw during pick-off operations
  • Improved efficiency in confined spaces
• Configurable Mechanical Advantage: can be configured as a 4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage system, making it versatile for a wide range of rescue and work-positioning scenarios.
• High Efficiency Ball-Bearing Sheaves: integrated ball bearings maximize efficiency for both raising and lowering loads, reducing operator effort and improving system responsiveness.

Common Applications:

• Technical rope rescue
• Pick-off rescues
• Adjustable directionals
• Work positioning
• Tripod and confined-space operations
• Industrial safety and access systems

Construction

The WingMan is a mechanical-advantage device for load lifting and releasing. It is used in fall protection or work-at-height systems. It is intended for work at height, access, and rescue use. It can be used for human suspension for up to a 3 kN load. The WingMan consists of two swivel pulleys and a manufacturer-supplied rope. One pulley is a double with a becket to dead end the rope. The other pulley is a double with a ratchet and cammed sheave with a releasing handle allowing the gradual release of the mechanical advantage system under load. The releasing handle is located at the operator’s end. Anodized aluminum is used throughout the pulleys. The handle is glass-reinforced nylon. The rope is an 8 mm static polyester with a sewn termination and is not to be substituted. Pulleys have stainless steel axles and fasteners. The ratchet mechanism is stainless steel.

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