The Revolver Kwiklock is the carabiner that a lot of people have been waiting for and it is now finally available.
The
carabiner is available with all 3 locking mechanisms - Screwgate,
Quicklock and Locksafe - and also comes with a keylock nose so that it
does not snag on ropes or gear.
It features the same friction
reducing pulley as the wiregate version, but this model will be fully
certified as both a carabiner and pulley. This will make it ideal for
use in hauling or rescue systems where complete safety and legislative
compliance is required.
The Revolver was the reason for I-Beam
technology being concieved because this process crucially allows the
body to deal with the stresses involved in placing a pulley into a
carabiner whist remaining light enough for general use.
Technical details:
- The
7075 series pulley runs on a dry lube "IGUS" bearing, which is seated
on a high tensile stainless sleeve and spindle. This will continue to
rotate with loads up to 11Kn before any deformation occurs.In the
unlikely event that the pulley does deform - and we have not seen one
case yet - the biner still acts as a full strength (24Kn) carabiner.
- It has been anodised for protection against the elements especially coastal and rigourous mountain enviroments.
- Lubrication:The
'IGUS' bearing will run without lubrication, however like all gates and
barrels a periodic clean and oil will prolong the units life.
Weight 68g
Gate closed 24kN
Gate Open 9kN
Minor Axis 7kN
Bearing Width 10mm
A Cosmetic second meaning it has a scratch or blemish that wont affect the performance or strength of the gear.