The Petzl Asap Fall Arrester is a mobile fall-arrest device designed to provide continuous protection during rope work. It is designed to arrest falls, slides, and uncontrolled descents while working on vertical or angled ropes. The device moves freely along the rope without requiring manual operation and locks onto the rope if a fall occurs, including when the rope is grabbed during the fall.

Compact and weighing just 295 g, the ASAP is made from aluminum and stainless steel. It can be installed or removed at any point along the rope and can be combined with an ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorber when working at a distance from the rope.

Key Features

• Provides continuous fall protection.
• Arrests falls, slides, and uncontrolled descents.
• Designed for use on vertical or angled ropes.
• Locks onto the rope during a fall, even if the rope is grabbed.
• Moves up and down the rope without manual operation.
• Easy to install and remove at any point on the rope.
• Can be combined with ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorbers.
• ASAP’SORBER AXESS can be used for loads up to 250 kg in two-person rescue situations.
• Certified to European and Russian standards with the specified OK TRIACT-LOCK carabiner configuration.
• Certified to American standards with the specified Bm’D or OXAN TRIACT-LOCK configuration.
• Lightweight at 295 g.

Constant Fall Protection

The Petzl Asap Fall Arrester is designed to provide continuous protection while moving along a rope. It can arrest falls, slides, and uncontrolled descents and is suitable for use on both vertical and angled ropes.

The device automatically follows the user’s movement along the rope and locks onto the rope when a fall occurs. It can also lock even if the rope is grabbed during the fall.

Easy Rope Movement

The ASAP is designed for simple and efficient operation. It moves up or down the rope without manual intervention, allowing the user to progress along the rope without repeatedly adjusting the device.

It can also be installed or removed at any point on the rope, making it convenient when setting up or adjusting a rope-access system.

Use with Energy Absorbers

When working at a distance from the rope, the Petzl Asap Fall Arrester can be combined with an ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorber.

The ASAP’SORBER AXESS can support loads of up to 250 kg in two-person rescue situations, when used as specified by the manufacturer.

Lightweight Aluminum and Stainless Steel Construction

The Petzl Asap Fall Arrester uses a combination of aluminum and stainless steel and weighs only 295 g. Its lightweight construction makes it suitable for technical rope-access systems where equipment weight is an important consideration.

European and Russian Certifications

The ASAP can meet specified European and Russian certification requirements when used with the required OK TRIACT-LOCK carabiner and compatible rope/energy-absorber configuration.

For CE EN 12841 Type A, UKCA, the specified configuration uses an OK TRIACT-LOCK carabiner with a 10–13 mm EN 1891 Type A rope. An ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS may be used when needed.

For CE EN 353-2, UKCA, and GB/T 24537-2009, the specified configuration uses an OK TRIACT-LOCK carabiner with an ASAP’AXIS 11 mm rope. An ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS may be used when needed.

The device also has EAC certification when used with an OK TRIACT-LOCK carabiner and a 10–13 mm EN 1891 Type A rope, with an ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS when needed.

American Standard Configuration

For ANSI Z359.15 certification, the specified system includes an ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorber, a Bm’D or OXAN TRIACT-LOCK international-version carabiner, a CAPTIV positioning bar, and a RAY 11 mm static rope with sewn termination.

These certification requirements are configuration-specific, so the ASAP should be used with the exact compatible components required for the intended standard.

Technical Specifications

Choose Petzl Asap Fall Arrester

The Petzl Asap Fall Arrester provides continuous mobile fall protection while allowing smooth movement along vertical or angled ropes. Its automatic rope movement, fall-locking function, lightweight construction, and compatibility with specified energy absorbers make it a versatile component for professional rope-access and rescue systems.

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