New Product – DMM Hitch Climber Eccentric & Linkits

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 by eewpadm

At the Deutsche Baumpflegetage (German Tree Care Conference) in Augsburg DMM have been exhibiting some exciting new developments alongside their latest products. For the first time they have shown the Hitch Climber Eccentric pulley and Linkits. The Hitch Climber Eccentric is an evolution for the classic Triple Attachment Pulley that became widely known as the ‘Hitch Climber’. The design improvements are the result of over a decade of Hitch Climber design and manufacturing expertise together with valued feedback from climbers. The eccentric geometry and carefully considered design...

DMM Rope Protection Range

Posted on November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 by eewpadm

Here at EE we really like DMM's rope protection products and with IRATA's recent focus on edge protection now its a good time to have a look at them. RopePro, is designed to help safeguard elements of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ropes, lanyards and slings from harm or contamination, as well as serving to protect property from rope damage. The range is concise but targeted at end users for use in ‘real’ work situations. Innovative use of modern aramid fabrics (Kevlar®) and traditional coir matting, provides the versatility required in protecting ropes and edges accordingly. ...

New Product – Sterling WorkPro Static Rope – an entirely new approach to rope construction

Posted on September 11, 2017September 14, 2017 by eewpadm

For the WorkPro, Sterling have developed an entirely new approach to rope construction—one that makes for balanced elongation in the core and sheath so they share the load evenly. This makes the WorkPro Series stronger than other ropes of similar construction while retaining a small but important amount of elongation. Sterling's newest static rope is the direct result of a rigorous in-use testing and evaluation process with rope access professionals working in variable and harsh conditions. The final design incorporates their feedback and benefits from Sterling's extensive experience workin...

How to work out the date of manufacture from Sterling’s Lot number

Posted on September 4, 2017 by eewpadm

Date of manufacture for your climbing gear is worth recording, especially for 'soft' goods like ropes, harnesses, slings and prusiks, as materials can degrade over time. Since the introduction of the PPE laws in Europe manufacturers have been including instructions which give guidance on obsolescence timelines. Its typically around 10 years from date of manufacturer for nylon and polyester type products but does vary so check. Sterling's current Lot# system (introduced in 2015) makes it easy to ascertain the date of manufacture of an item. Lot#'s consist of 4 digits, the first 2 are the yea...

Advanced Materials in Sterlings Fliplines and Prusik

Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by eewpadm

Sterling's Fliplines and Prusiks are very advanced products featuring incredibly high tech materials. In this blog post we'll look at what those materials, what they are made of and the advantages they give. (more…)

Inspection and Maintenance of Locking Gates

Posted on August 17, 2017September 29, 2017 by eewpadm

Download this step-by-step ‘walk-through’ to aid with the inspection and maintenance of DMM auto-lock carabiner gate mechanisms. Following on from a visual and tactile assessment, there are three gate action (function) tests described, to ensure that the gate closes fully and reliably. A non-silicone based lubricant such as Duck Oil is recommended (do NOT use graphite powder) to reduce friction at the hinge rivet, within the mechanism and contact areas. As always, if you have any doubts about the functionality or integrity of a carabiner, take it out of service and seek advice. A downloadab...

Edelrid Tracer Thread Colour Code

Posted on August 17, 2017August 28, 2020 by eewpadm

When Edelrid manufacture rope, during the braiding process, an identification tape and tracer thread indicating the year of manufacture are woven into rope core. (more…)

Edelrid Static Rope Handbook

Posted on August 17, 2017September 6, 2017 by eewpadm

Edelrid's Static Rope Handbook is an excellent resource for any rope user. It includes lots of information including fibre to rope manufacturing, testing & labeling, norms & standards, care & maintenance and PPE inspection. Click on the image to download from dropbox.

DMM iD – Answers to some questions

Posted on July 19, 2017August 21, 2017 by eewpadm

We have recently been implementing DMM iD for customers for the first time. In this article Ian shares answers to some of the questions that have come up about this exciting new technology. DMM iD is the start of a revolution in personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection and inventory management. In a world first, they have integrated RFID technology into connectors (patent pending) and other difficult to mark PPE products, including ropes, harnesses and slings. The range of DMM iD products, together with the collection of retrofit iD tags, provide a comprehensive smart PPE solution...