Lockjack clutch lifespan

[sam walton]

Just curious to know how long your lockjack clutch/cams last?

 

I seem to be burning them out pretty quick.

A 12/13mm cam (on a Yale xtc fire rope with rope saver) lasts around 4/5 weeks.

I keep my rope as clean as possible and I don't hammer it when descending.

 

Can I get better results on a different rope?

 

Cheers

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I used a LJ on 13mm XTC Fire for many years and went through a clutch every 18 months on average. I always came down slowly.

Other users that I know had 12-18 months as well.

[King92]

Paint coming off dont mean its burnt out. Mines lasted 16months so far and i hammer it when decending:thumbup1:

[jeanesy]

Alright mate. I know its not a lockjack, but my spiderjack eats clutches every 4/6 weeks. I reckon they'll be pretty much the same part. They don't tell you that on the label do they?!!

[King92]

got any pictures of how worn they are?

[sam walton]

Paint coming off dont mean its burnt out. Mines lasted 16months so far and i hammer it when decending:thumbup1:

 

 

When it stops locking and starts slipping, it goes in the bin.

 

16 months how often are you climbing on it?

Do you use a rope saver?

[King92]

i use a cambium saver always. Climb probably 3-5days a week and it still aint started slippiing.

You must be doing a hell of alot of climbing to wear it out that fast

[King92]

Sorry not 16 months, 12months just checked my Honeybors invoice

[sam walton]

Alright mate. I know its not a lockjack, but my spiderjack eats clutches every 4/6 weeks. I reckon they'll be pretty much the same part. They don't tell you that on the label do they?!!

 

 

Jeanesy as in Dan Jeans?

 

I reckon they should bring out a titanium one

[jeanesy]

Jeanesy as in Dan Jeans?

 

I reckon they should bring out a titanium one

 

Bang on Sherlock

 

I thought you were a blakes hitch guy till you die!!! I was going to get an art positioner but got a bit put off with the way the clutches go on all their devices.

Titanium would be good, or diamond!