Auto Descender Kit (YIE003) Emergency Self-Rescue Kit SANS

R2,691.00 Inc Vat

Estimate lead time: Lead time will apply of 2 to 5 days

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Description

Auto Descender Kit (YIE003)

The Auto Descender Kit (YIE003) is an emergency self-rescue system designed for personnel working at height. The kit enables a controlled descent during evacuation or emergency situations and includes an auto descender device, anchor sling, 11mm kernmantel static rope, twist-lock carabiner, and gear bag. It is intended for use in elevated work environments where a reliable self-rescue solution is required.

Key Features

  • 🧗 Controlled automatic descent speed of 0.8m/s to 1.5m/s depending on load
  • 🪢 Includes 30m of 11mm kernmantel static rope
  • 🔒 Supplied with a twist-lock carabiner
  • ⚓ Includes a 150cm anchor sling
  • 🎒 Gear bag included for storage and transport
  • 🏗️ Maximum descent height of 30m
  • ⚖️ Maximum user load capacity of 150kg
  • 📚 Intended for trained personnel working at heights

Benefits

  • ✅ Enables rapid self-evacuation during emergencies
  • ✅ Provides controlled descent without manual speed regulation
  • ✅ Helps reduce rescue response time in height-related incidents
  • ✅ Compact kit format simplifies storage and deployment
  • ✅ Suitable for a variety of elevated work environments
  • ✅ Includes the essential components required for emergency descent

Specifications

Product Code YIE003
Product Type Auto Descender Emergency Self-Rescue Kit
Maximum Descent Height 30m
Descent Speed 0.8m/s to 1.5m/s
Maximum Load 150kg
Rope Type 11mm Kernmantel Static Rope
Rope Length 30m
Anchor Sling Length 150cm
Connector Type Twist-Lock Carabiner
Storage Bag Included

How to Use

  1. Attach the anchor sling to a suitable certified anchor point.
  2. Connect the auto descender using the supplied twist-lock carabiner.
  3. Verify that the rope and all connections are correctly secured.
  4. Connect the system according to training and workplace procedures.
  5. Commence descent, allowing the device to regulate descent speed automatically.
  6. Inspect equipment before use and follow approved working-at-height procedures.

⚠️ This emergency self-rescue kit is intended for trained personnel and must only be used within its 150kg maximum load and 30m maximum descent height limits.

Customer Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Easy to deploy during training exercises and feels well organised in the gear bag.” — Thabo S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The controlled descent provides confidence when working on elevated structures.” — Michelle K.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A practical addition to our height safety equipment inventory.” — Pieter M.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the YIE003? It is designed for emergency self-rescue and controlled descent when working at height.

What is the maximum descent height? The system is specified for descents of up to 30m.

What load can it support? The kit supports a maximum load of 150kg.

What rope is supplied? The kit includes an 11mm kernmantel static rope with a length of 30m.

Does the kit include connectors? Yes, a twist-lock carabiner is included.

Is a storage solution supplied? Yes, the kit includes a gear bag.

Can untrained personnel use the kit? The product is intended for trained personnel performing work-at-height activities.

Industries & Applications

  • 🏗️ Construction
  • 📡 Telecommunications
  • ⚡ Utilities
  • ⛏️ Mining
  • 🌬️ Wind Energy
  • 🚒 Emergency Response
  • 🏭 Industrial Maintenance
  • 🧗 Rope Access Operations
  • 🛢️ Oil and Gas Facilities
  • 🏢 Elevated Building Maintenance

Compliance & Certifications

  • ✔️ SANS 50362:2008 – Connectors
  • ✔️ SANS 50795:1996 – Anchor Devices
  • ✔️ SANS 50353-2:2003 – Guided Type Fall Arrestors
  • ✔️ SANS 51891:1998 – Low Stretch Kernmantel Ropes

Equip your team with a dedicated emergency self-rescue solution designed for controlled descent during work-at-height incidents. The Auto Descender Kit (YIE003) combines essential rescue components into a compact, ready-to-deploy package that supports safer emergency evacuation planning.

💡 The YIE003 automatically regulates descent speed between 0.8m/s and 1.5m/s according to load, helping provide controlled evacuation without manual speed adjustment.

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