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FABX2 Offshore Fall Arrest Block


Checkmate Xcalibre FABX2 OS is designed to be used in harsh environments where it may be permanently installed. It is comprised entirely of materials with an offshore corrosion protection. Can form part of a full safe transfer system including a ladder davit and a permanent tag line.


  • Anchorage connection allows direct connection to davit or use of a standard karabiner
  • Dyneema fibre rope: 5mm dia Dyneema®, minimum breaking load 27kN
  • Stainless steel wire rope: 5mm dia 7 x 19, minimum breaking load 15kN
  • Capacity: 18 metres Dyneema / 15 metres stainless steel
  • Maximum arresting force: Dyneema rope 3.5kN (nom), wire rope 4.5kN (nom)
  • Total arrest distance: 2m maximum
  • User weight: 136kg maximum
Principal Materials
  • Drum: polyamide 6 glass filled
  • Chassis: stainless steel electro polished
  • Pawls: hardened stainless steel
  • Pawl plate: aluminium alloy T6 hard anodised
  • Pawl spindles & spring: stainless steel
  • Housing: PC/ABS
  • Ratchet: aluminium alloy T6 hard anodised
  • Bearings: polyamide with PTFE
  • Shaft: aluminium alloy T6 hard anodised
  • Swivel hook or eye: stainless steel rated to 23kN
Standards
  • EN 360
  • AS/NZS 1891.3:1997
  • ANSI Z359.14:2012 Class B

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