Rope Grab ANSI 7/16in Back-Up Kong

Mobile fall arrester from Kong that follows the operator in both directions. With its unique locking cam configuration, the Back-Up supports fall factor 2 falls in a semi-dynamic way, without damage to the safety rope.

•For use on 10 - 12 mm (7/16”) static rope
•Meets ANSI Z359.1-2007 standards
•Comes with ANSI certified twist lock carabiner
•Stops a fall, slide, or uncontrolled descent
•Absorbs the shock impact during a fall unlike traditional rope grabs
•Works on vertical or angled rope
•Moves up or down along the rope without manual intervention
•Easy to install and remove at any point on the rope
•For rope access applications unit can be used with pull cord

ANSI/ASSE Z359.15-2014

ANSI certified version of the well known BACK-UP fall arrester.
Safe and simple to use with only one hand! BACK-UP is the revolutionary KONG fall arrester that follow the operator in both directions and stop the possible falling. Shifting the special button on the lock mode, it can be used also as a positioning device or a normal locking device. Due to its special manufacture, BACK-UP supports also the strongest stress in semi dynamic way avoiding  the shocking effects on the ropes caused by the traditional self-locking devices with toothed cams.  
Connector included.