Introducing the all-new CLUTCH, the latest evolution in rescue and rope access hardware that enables the technical rope professional to do more with less. This multi-purpose device was designed and engineered in collaboration by two companies with a collective 90 year history in rope management under heavy loads: CMC, a company with roots in rescue and rope access, and Harken Industrial, a manufacturing company with roots in high performance sailing.
Suited to a multitude of rigging operations, the CLUTCH delivers efficient operation, ease of use, and optimal control. It moves seamlessly between anchor-based systems and personal use, offering unmatched versatility for the rope technician. With the CLUTCH, more is possible.
Features:
– Single wearable tool for efficient hauling, controlled lowering, smooth personal descent, easy ascending, belaying, and Twin Tension Rope Systems.
– Delivers up to 38% higher efficiency in hauling and ascending than a cam-style device: reducing changeovers.
– Moves seamlessly between anchor-based systems and personal use, doing the job of multiple pieces of equipment.
– Combines the key features of load management devices and personal descenders: reducing equipment training and cost.
– Instantly transitions between hauling and lowering or ascent and descent without having to transfer the load.
– Allows main and belay lines to be twin-tensioned in mirrored or nested configurations (Double CLUTCH Technique).
– Replaces 8 pieces of traditional equipment: pulley, rescue rack, anchor plate, load release strap, prusik cord, and 3 carabiners.
– 11 mm CLUTCH and CMC G11™ build NFPA G-Rated systems using 11mm rope, saving space and reducing weight.
– 11 mm CLUTCH is compatible with 10.5 – 11 mm rope and certified to NFPA General Use, ANSI, and EN standards.
– 13 mm CLUTCH is compatible with 12.5 – 13 mm rope and certified to NFPA General Use and ANSI standards.
– Patented. Made in the USA.
Components:
– Stainless steel ratcheting and rotating sheave provides efficient and audible auto-locking progress capture.
– Rope loading/unloading is secured with an innovative double-latched side plate that is independent of the device‘s attachment point.
– Anti-Panic brake and force limiting features ensure operational safety and overload protection.
– Machined aluminum chassis clad with stainless steel wear guards ensures light weight and durability.
– Integrated becket allows for the direct connection of mechanical advantage components.
– Control handle has large sweet spot for smooth, progressive lowering and descent control.
– Included screw can be installed in the side plate to create closed rope systems for rapid deployment.
Certifications:
– 11 mm Gray CLUTCH:
– NFPA
– GENERAL USE (G) MBS 40kN (8,992 Ibf) PULLEY
– GENERAL USE (G), DESCENT CONTROL, ø 10.5 – 11 mm
– GENERAL USE (G), BELAY DEVICE, ø 10.5 – 11 mm
– ANSI/ASSE
– Z359.4-2013
– CE
– EN 12841: 2006/C
– EN 341: 2011/2A
– EN 15151-1: 2012/8
– 13 mm Red CLUTCH:
– NFPA
– GENERAL USE (G) MBS 40kN (8,992 Ibf) PULLEY
– GENERAL USE (G), DESCENT CONTROL, ø 12.5 – 13 mm
– GENERAL USE (G), BELAY DEVICE, ø 12.5 – 13 mm
– ANSI/ASSE
– Z359.4-2013
| OPTION | ITEM | COLOR | ROPE SIZE | DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT | MAX LOAD | 3 SIGMA MBS | CERTIFICATIONS |
| 11 mm Gray CLUTCH | 335011 | GRAY | 10.5 – 11 MM (7/16 IN) | 208 X 112 X 47 MM (8.2 X 4.4 X 1.9 IN) | 836 G (1.84 LB) | UP TO 272 KG (600 LB) | PULLEY: 40 KN (8,992 LBF) / BECKET: 22 KN (4,946 LBF) | NFPA (G); ANSI/ASSE; CE (EN STANDARDS) |
| 13 mm Red CLUTCH | 335013 | RED | 12.5 – 13 MM (1/2 IN) | 208 X 112 X 47 MM (8.2 X 4.4 X 1.9 IN) | 816 G (1.80 LB) | UP TO 272 KG (600 LB) | PULLEY: 40 KN (8,992 LBF) / BECKET: 22 KN (4,946 LBF) | NFPA (G); ANSI/ASSE |
