Petzl MICRO TRAXION Pulley

MICRO TRAXION is a compact and lightweight progress-capture pulley (85 g) designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, and self-rescue, and for use as an emergency ascender. The cam can be locked in the open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley. Sealed ball bearings provide excellent efficiency (91 %).

Detailed description

Description

• Versatile:
• Designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, self-rescue, and for use as an emergency ascender
• May be used as a simple pulley by locking the cam in the raised position
• Very light and compact:
• Only 85 g
• Hole allows an Sm’D carabiner to be connected to the pulley with an cord, making the device loss-proof
• High efficiency:
• Sealed ball bearings provide excellent efficiency (91 %)
• Works even on frozen or muddy ropes
• For use on 8 to 11 mm diameter ropes
• Rope installation diagrams are engraved inside the pulley

  Specifications

• Weight: 85 g
• Certification(s): CE EN 567, UKCA, UIAA
• Min. rope diameter: 8 mm
• Max. rope diameter: 11 mm
• Sheave type: Sealed ball bearings
• Sheave diameter: 27 mm
• Working load: 2 x 2.5 = 5 kN
• Breaking strength: 2 x 7,5 = 15 kN
• Working load as progress capture pulley: 2,5 kN
• Breaking strength as progress capture pulley: 4 kN
• Efficiency: 91 %
• Compatible with the RAD LINE 6 mm cord (more information in the Instructions for Use at www.petzl.com)
• Compatible with the PUR’LINE 6 mm cord only for hauling a pack (more information in the Instructions for Use at www.petzl.com)