Description
Under full load even with the sheaves pulled completely together, the system may be released quite easily–with full control using one hand on the wing and the other tending the line. The Wingman has a minimum overall length of just 8” which means more clearance under a tripod and more throw during a pick-off. The device is also ideal for creating adjustable directionals, work positioning and much more. It may be configured as a 4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage system. These revolutionary features plus ball bearings within the sheaves that maximize efficiency for raising and lowering loads of up to 681lbs, makes Wingman a simple tool you will always want at your side. NFPA “G” and EN 12278 certifications are pending. Comes in a industrial-grade ballistic nylon carrying case with a locking buckle. Case includes a drawstring and drain grommets to separate unit and line for proper deployment and line drying.
- Internal ratchet and sheaves engineered to maximize rope holding
- Eccentric progress capture = no prusiks
- 4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage (flip orientation to rig either way)
- Can be released smoothly under full load with one hand
- High-efficiency ball bearing pulleys and audible progress capture
- Machined aluminum swivel connection points fit multiple connectors
- Compact, lightweight form factor with an 8-inch compressed length
- The standard wingman comes with 15 m (49 ft) 8mm low elongation HTP rope allows for 3.7 m (12 ft) system extension
- Comes in an industrial-grade ballistic nylon carrying bag with locking buckle
Applications:
- Personal mechanical advantage
- Solo pick-off
- Knot passing
- Effortless load transfer
- Litter attendant position adjustment
- High-angle attendant tether
- High-angle litter scoops
- Establishing dynamic fixed brakes
- Pre-tensioned back-ties
- Redirect anchors
- Load-releasing hitch
- Tensioned guying
- Correcting equipment orientation under load
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Min Breaking Strength: 45 kN / 10116 lb
- Maximum Working Load: 3 kN / 647 lb / 300 kg
- Slip Load: 4 kN / 900 lbf
- Weight: 3.2 lbs (including bag)
NOTE
The load limit specifications stated here are based on rope supplied by Harken. Use of the system with any other rope will affect the performance and void the warranty.
CERTIFICATIONS / STANDARDS
- NFPA G Rated
- Meets the manufactured system requirements of NFPA 1983, incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500.
- CE
- H-86666 is CE certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley
- UKCA
- H-86666 is UKCA certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley