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Rigging Equipment
The Treehog rigging and lowering gear range is designed for the needs of the professional arborist.
From pulleys to bollards to endless slings, our heavy duty rigging equipment range can be relied upon for the most demanding jobs. All of our lowering devices and equipment are built to the highest standards and come with clear instructions and clearly marked load ratings. Browse this category for rigging kit that offers a cost effective solution for assisted felling, lowering and other operations.
This flying capstan is a lightweight friction device used to introduce friction into a rope set up to aid controlled lowering of cut limbs. Measuring 265mm x 230mm x 75mm and made from galvanised steel, the THLD1 is an economical lowering device, with its main advantages being lightweight and ease of set up.
Normally attached to the base of the tree with a loopie or round sling, the lower-wrap can be used in conjunction with a mechanical advantage pulley system for lifting and lowering It has been tested to a maximum breaking strain of 30kN which gives it a safe working load of 6kN. The device comes in a handy zip-up canvas bag.
TheTHLD5Heavy duty lowering bollard of stainless steel construction, with large tube diameter for increased friction
Designed to be the only lowering bollard you will ever need, the THLD5 is rated to a massive 30kN WLL.
Four large rubber feet give great stability against the stem, and 2 heavy duty ratchet straps are provided for securing the bollard in place.
Also included in the kit is a quick release cam-action strap, with a karabiner attached. This can be quickly flipped around the base of the trunk, to provide a handy hanging point for the THLD5, while it is being positioned and secured in place.
Conforms to EN 795:2012 Class B & EN12278:2007
Quick Release 1/2 Turn thumbscrew closure
Forged alloy construction Stainless steel bearings
Max rope dia 18mm
Hollow large roller with 20mm dia bore
Choice of 4 colours
MWL 20kN MBS 100kN
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THRS3 Round Lifting Sling (3 Ton)
Regular price£7.50
These round lifting slings (or endless slings as they are sometimes called) are perfect for lowering, load fastening, pulling and towing operations.
Made from polyester webbing, and filled with polyester filling for load protection and ease of handling, the THRS round sling range comes in a variety of length, from 2 to 8 metres, and strength ratings from 1 to 5 tons.
European made, and fully compliant to EN1492-1 (Textile Slings), our THRS endless sling range is colour coded to the industry standard, and the strength rating is further identified by black demarcation markers down the full length of the webbing (1 stripe=1 ton, 2 stripes =2 ton and so on).
Each sling also bears a CE marker label containing the applicable European Norm, identification code and date of manufacture.
