Tanner is proud to partner with 3M Fall Protection and KB Sales to train and educate our customer workforce. The training pictures below are from a toolbox discussion on the ABCs of fall protection and the proper use of 3M's Rollgliss rescue system. Tanner can help set and tailor a Rollgliss system to your site needs. Reach out to Tanner today at sales@tannerbolt.com to get started.

 

Tanner/3M On-Site Fall Protection Demonstration

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3M Discussing the ABCs of Fall Protection

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Demonstrating 3M™ DBI-SALA® Rollgliss™ System3M-Fall-Protection-Demonstration-image005

 

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Rollgliss

Smaller. Lighter. Easier. Faster. A simple rescue is a safe one. That’s why 3M created the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Rollgliss™ R550 Rescue and Descent Device. Its lightweight, compact and intuitive design offers the choice of rescue, evacuation, or the versatility of assisted rescue with lifting capabilities, from wind and cell towers to cranes, buildings, and more; count on the Rollgliss R550 for efficient, effective rescue when you need it most.

 

 

The Rollgliss™ R550 offers the choice of controlled descent rescue, evacuation or the versatility of assisted rescue with lifting capabilities. This state-of-the-art, fully automatic controlled descent device can be used for rescue and evacuation from heights up to 1,640 ft. (500m) for one user 310 lbs. (141kg) or 574 ft. (174m) for two users totaling 620 lbs. (282kg). It features 3/8 in. (9.5mm) NFPA-L rated static kernmantle rope, and is configured with connecting hardware at each end of the lifeline to operate in both directions. The Rollgliss™ R550 design offers the choice of rescue, evacuation, or the versatility of assisted rescue with lifting capabilities. From wind and cell towers, to cranes, buildings and more, count on the  Rollgliss™ R550 for efficient, effective rescue when you need it most.

 

 

 

One unit. Many possibilities.

 

Assisted rescue
  • Secure R550 to the anchor point
  • Get into position above the victim
  • Attach the snap hook to victim
  • Raise victim to unhook their fall arrest gear
  • Descend victim safely to the ground
Pick-off rescue
  • Use when a victim is out of reach.
  • Secure R550 to anchor point and lower a second rescuer to the victim
  • Attach victim to rescuer
  • Raise victims to unhook their fall arrest gear
  • Descend both rescuer and victim to safety
Custom rescue
  • The R550 can be used for custom rescues, like an angled descent
  • Secure R550 to anchor point on/near ground
  • Run the rope up a pulley above the victim
  • Raise victim to unhook their fall arrest gear
  • Lower victim to the ground, away from structure

 

Technical Specifications of the Rollgliss™ R550

Max. descent height (1 person)

1640 ft. (500 m)

Descent speed

2-3 ft. (0.6-0.9 m) per second

Max. descent height (2 people)

575 ft. (175 m) at 620 lb. (282 kg)

Factory inspection  frequency (unsealed)

At least every 5 years

Max. person

2

Factory inspection frequency seales

At least every 10 years

Max. weight

620 lb. (282 kg)

Standards

OSHA, ANSI Z359.4-2013, CSA Z259.2.3-12

Max. descent distance

17,814 ft. (5430 m) at 310 lb. (141 kg)

Rope

3/8 in. (9.5 mm) Kermantle

Hoisting capacity (1 person)

310 lb. (141 kg)

Snap hooks

Plated steel

Max. hoist height (1 person)

33 ft. (10 m)

Housing materials

Aluminum alloy

 

 

Mechanical advantage

40:1


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