Developed specifically to meet the needs of rescue system belays, the Traverse 540˚ Rescue Belay is a self-locking device that meets demanding drop-test criteria and is able to hold falling loads quickly while limiting the peak force.

This well engineered device is easy to rig and the systematic design reduces the risk of improper loading. 

A built-in release lever reduces the tension on the belay rope, eliminating the need for a release hitch.

Key features

• Designed for use with the kernmantle rescue ropes
• Large Traverse 540˚ Rescue Belay accepts 11.5 mm to 13 mm kernmantle rope
• Small Traverse 540˚ Rescue Belay accepts 10.6 mm to 11.5 mm kernmantle rope
• UL Certified to NFPA 1983 - general use, and passes the British
• Columbia Council of Technical Rescue (BCCTR) Rescue Belay
• Competence Drop Test Criteria.

The BCCTR Belay Compliance Drop Test specifications require a 1 m drop of a 280 kg load onto 3 m of 12.7 mm kernmantle rescue rope, with less than 1 m of additional travel and less than 15 kN peak force.