CMC Traverse 540° Rescue Belay

Developed specifically to meet the needs of rescue system belays. The well-engineered Traverse 540° is a patented, self-locking, easy-to-rig device that meets demanding drop-test criteria: able to hold falling loads quickly while limiting the peak force. The symmetrical design reduces the risk of improper rigging. A built-in release lever discharges the tension on the belay rope, eliminating the need for a release hitch.

The British Columbia Council of Technical Rescue Belay Competency Drop Test specifies a 1 m. drop onto 3 m. of kernmantle rescue rope with less than 1 m. of additional travel and less than 15 kN peak force. For a General Use rated device, a 280 kg. load and a 12.5 mm. rope are generally used. For a Technical Use device, a 200 kg. load and an 11.1 mm. rope are used.