Rope Grab ANSI 7/16in Back-Up Kong

The Kong Back-Up Rope Grab is a mobile fall arrester designed for rope access professionals, meeting ANSI Z359.1-2007 standards. This innovative device moves effortlessly up or down the rope without manual intervention, providing enhanced safety in vertical or angled applications. Ideal for use with 10-12mm (7/16in) static ropes, it absorbs shock during a fall, unlike traditional rope grabs, and prevents injury by reducing impact forces. The Back-Up is easy to install or remove at any point on the rope, and features a unique locking cam configuration to support fall factor 2 falls in a semi-dynamic manner, ensuring no damage to the rope.

Included with the unit is an ANSI certified twist-lock carabiner for added security. Whether working in rope access or industrial settings, the Kong Back-Up offers reliable protection by stopping falls, slides, or uncontrolled descents. It can also be used with a pull cord for added versatility.

Key Features:

• Meets ANSI Z359.1-2007 standards
• Compatible with 10-12mm (7/16in) static ropes
• Shock-absorbing for safe fall arrest
• Easy to install and remove at any point
• Works on vertical or angled rope
• Includes ANSI certified twist-lock carabiner

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.