Description
Climax Pulley AP-010 is a single-sheave pulley, characterized by its fixed side plates. It is designed as a simple yet robust component for creating basic hauling systems, redirecting ropes, or use as a change of direction pulley in various lifting and work-at-height scenarios. Its construction from aluminum keeps the unit lightweight while providing a high minimum breaking strength.The Climax Pulley AP-010 is a single-bearing pulley with fixed side plates, constructed from aluminum, and designed for use in hauling systems with a maximum rope diameter of 12 mm.
Features:
- Material Aluminium. The use of aluminum alloy ensures a high strength-to-weight ratio, which is crucial for equipment carried by workers or rescuers.
- Sheave Design Single Bearing Pulley. It features one wheel (sheave) that rotates on an axle supported by a bearing to minimize friction during operation, offering better efficiency than simple bushings.
- Plate Design Fixed Plates. Unlike swivel-sided pulleys, the side plates are fixed, which provides excellent stability and structural integrity. However, it requires the pulley to be threaded onto the rope from the end.
- Maximum Rope Diameter 12 mm. This capacity makes it compatible with most standard semi-static ropes used in professional rope access, climbing, and rescue work (typically 10.5 mm to 12 mm).
- Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) 20 kN (kiloNewtons). This is a critical safety specification, indicating the force at which the pulley is tested to break. For reference, 20 kN is approximately 4,500 pounds of force, highlighting its heavy-duty capacity for non-dynamic (static) loads.
- Weight Approximately 910 grams (This figure may vary, but the design is generally lightweight for its strength class).
- Standard Compliance EN 12278:2007. This is the European standard specifically for Mountaineering Equipment – Pulleys – Safety Requirements and Test Methods, certifying it for use in technical rope systems.
- Primary Applications Used to install hauling or lifting systems (like block and tackle), to redirect a rope line, and to reduce friction in various mechanical advantage setups.
