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Load-Release carabiner | Speed-drop®

Load-Bearing Carabiner — Speed-Drop®

“The instant-release interface that secures critical tensioning operations”

The Speed-Drop® is a precision connector made of 7075 aluminum, designed for the immediate release of a line under load. A true feat of engineering, it combines an aerospace-grade metal structure with Dyneema® SK78 textile technology. Compliant with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, this device is the ideal solution for operations requiring a controlled, smooth, and safe release of the connection, even under high tension.

  • Breaking Load (BL): 2,500 kg (25 kN)

  • Weight: 54 g (strap version)

€164.20
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THE 3 PILLARS OF PERFORMANCE

1. High-Strength Materials & Surface Treatments

  • 7075 Alloy & Hard Anodizing: Ultra-rigid body with hard sulfuric anodizing treatment (50/50 penetration/overlay). Offers exceptional resistance to wear, matting, and corrosion (300 hours of salt spray resistance).

  • Optimized Sliding Under Load: The surface treatment ensures a minimal coefficient of friction, allowing for instant opening without seizing, even at maximum load.

  • Bi-material Architecture: Synergy between a metal with a high yield strength (500 MPa) and a high-modulus textile fiber for an unmatched power-to-weight ratio.

2. Versatility & System Integration

  • Dyneema® SK78 Lanyard: Assembled on a 12-strand, pre-stretched, coated rope (compliant with ISO 10325). Ensures direct force transmission with virtually zero elongation ().

  • Textile-Block® Technology: Compatible with Block® locking rings, allowing for quick connection to any type of anchor point (rings, straps, structures).

  • Operational Lightness: Its low weight (54 g) minimizes line inertia during deployment, thereby protecting personnel and infrastructure from the effects of "whiplash."

3. Regulatory Safety & Reliability

  • CE Compliance: Meets the protocols of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for lifting accessories.

  • Dual-Action Safety: Activation by intentional pulling on the latch. For high-vibration environments, an optional safety pin ensures complete locking.

  • Predictive Maintenance: "Open" design allowing for immediate visual inspection of the metal body's integrity and the sling's wear.

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