Harken Industrial Wingman
Description
Harken’s new WingMan applies new design and technology to achieve more from a compact personal mechanical advantage system. WingMan’s innovative design makes it among the first offerings in this category to achieve internal progress capture mechanically within the unit rather than relying on prusiks to achieve that externally. WingMan combines a ratcheting sheave to stop the rope with a composite handle or wing that the operator can open and close under load for a well-modulated ‘fine-tuned’ release. Under a full load, even with the sheaves pulled completely together, the system can be released quite easily – with full control using one hand on the wing and the other tending the line.
The WingMan has a minimum overall length of just 8 inches which means more clearance under a tripod and more throw during a pick-off. The device is also ideal for creating adjustable directionals, work positioning and much more. It may be configured as a 4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage system. These revolutionary features, plus ball bearings within the sheaves that maximize efficiency for raising and lowering loads of up to 681 lbs, makes WingMan a simple tool you will always want at your side. Comes in an industrial-grade ballistic nylon carrying bag with locking buckle. The bag includes drawstring and drain grommets to separate unit and line for proper deployment and line drying.
Construction
The WingMan is a mechanical-advantage device for load lifting and releasing. It is used in a
fall protection or work at height system. It is intended for work at height, access, and rescue
use. It can be used for human suspension for up to a 3 kN load. The WingMan consists of
two swivel pulleys and a manufacturer supplied rope. One pulley is a double with a becket
to dead end the rope. The other pulley is a double with a ratchet and cammed sheave with
a releasing handle allowing gradual release of the mechanical advantage system under
load. The releasing handle is located at the operator end. Anodized aluminum is used
throughout the pulleys. The handle is glass reinforced nylon. The rope is an 8 mm static
polyester with a sewn termination and is not to be substituted.
Pulleys have stainless steel axles and fasteners. The ratchet mechanism is stainless steel.
Features
Internal ratchet and sheaves engineered to maximize rope holding
Eccentric progress capture = no prussiks
4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage (flip orientation to rig either way)
Can be released smoothly under full load with one hand
High efficiency ball bearing pulleys and audible progress capture
Machined aluminum swivel connection points fit multiple connectors
Compact, lightweight form factor with 8 inch compressed length
15 m (49 ft) 8mm low elongation HTP rope allows for 3.7 m (12 ft) system extension
Comes in an industrial-grade ballistic nylon carrying bag with locking buckle
Specifications
Max Rated Load: 3 kN (674 lbf)
Slip Load: 4 kN (900 lbf)
Min Breaking Strength: 45 kN (10,116 lbf)
Certifications
NFPA Meets the manufactured system requirements of NFPA 1983, incorporated
in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500. General Use.
CE H-86666 is CE certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley
UKCA H-86666 is UKCA certified to EN12278.2007 Mountaineering Equipment- Pulley
Please see the user manual for additional information regarding these certifications.
Applications
The WingMan provides a multitude of rigging solutions, including:
Personal mechanical advantage
Solo pick-off
Knot passing
Effortless load transfer
Litter attendant position adjustment
High-angle attendant tether
High-angle litter scoops
Establishing dynamic fixed brakes
Pre-tensioned back-ties
Redirect anchors
Load-releasing hitch
Tensioned guying
Correcting equipment orientation under load
