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this is a very technical area you are getting into which would take foreever to explain. The internal chainsaw protection is affected by all the stiching that is attached to it. If you place a simple 5mm width of stitching at the top this can be enough to stop the fibres releasing allowing a saw to cut through. Same on any of the seams. You may think this is silly but we have seen enough chainsaw tests on trousers to understand what effects stitching has on the protection material. CE is a very technical document to ensure what you are wearing is safe. It can take over two years to design and produce chainsaw trousers due to the testing and re-testing.

The first batch of Arbor-Trolleys were sent out this week, unfortunatly there were not enough to fulfil customer orders sorry. The next delivery is in around 6-weeks so place your orders now. Details: Fletcher Stewart

thought it had to be something simple, glad to help where we can.

190bar on this machine from memory

1, Check the Hydraulic Belt 2, Where the control rod attaches to the Valve block the bolt can twist or come loose so when you put the bar into the feed position the valve isnt fully operated hence the noise

Early 2010 saw the start of a major project by ISC to modernise a timeless classic. The ISC Cast Pulleys are probably the most widely used Pulley Blocks by Arborist's for rigging around the World. Originally developed in 1996 these blocks have been the backbone to most arborist's rigging situations and a tool every arborist both young and old has come to trust and respect. Like all classics there finally comes a time to make some changes but retain some of the original characteristics trusted by so many. This new block was first shown to the industry in November 2010 at the TCI Expo in the USA for appraisal and customer feedback. These new blocks will officially be launched in June at the AA Trade Fair Want more info? click here for details

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Before adding Dyneema into your rigging systems it is worth watching this video and reading a thread from Treebuzz to understand the properties of Dyneema. TreeBuzz Board: Dyneema and Nylon Drop Test Video: Dyneema® and Nylon Drop Tests - DMM Climbing - Climb now, work later [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDIo-WZkSaM&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Yale Cordage Ultrex vs. XTC Rope Static and Dynamic Test Demonstration[/ame]

Nicely put Andy. Question: Would people buy and use non-CE marked Climbing Helmets? Would people buy and use non-CE marked Chainsaw Trousers Would people buy and use non-CE marked Chainsaws Would people buy and use non-CE marked Safety Glasses I think the answer to these question would be NO so why risk your life or safety on non-CE marked Climbing Equipment. CE is there to protect you and give you recourse should a product fail.

Can i suggest you visit the Yale Factory at sometime and see how they Splice and this will make you re-think your comment. The Splice is Machine Assisted and 99% done by hand.

Yes this was from John, great guy to know, you should check out the videos on his youtube site YouTube - TreeclimbingWorld's Channel

The CE will cover the specification of the product tested and remains with the product so long as no structual changes are made. Rope colours can be changed and these changes can be written into a technical file, if the rope construction was to change then it would have to be re-tested and re-certified. If a company is ISO Approved there is an on-going test proceedure to ensure consistancy. If the company is not ISO products have to be re-tested on a yearly basis.

I thought I would show you what testing a flip-line has to undergo to pass CE EN358. This may answer some of your questions regarding when to retire your line. Think would my Flip-Line pass this test now? This test was carried out on the Yale 3m Flip-line with an ISC RP203 Rope grab and fitted with an ISC KH250 Twister Karabiner. The test undertaken was to meet BS EN 358:2000. Test 1 - Static Strength The flip line was tested for static strength on a tensile test machine. The part of the standard requires that the adjustable element (rope grab) be loaded to 5 kN. for 3 minutes. The position of the rope grab on the flip line was marked before and after the test. The amount of slippage during this test was 15mm. The standard allows a maximum of 50mm. The rope grab was then moved to the end of the flip-line to test the strength of the end stop. The standard requires that the adjustable element (rope grab) be loaded to 15 kN. for 3 minutes. = Pass Test 2 - Dynamic Strength Test The weight drop test rig was used to test the dynamic performance of the rope grab on the flip line. The rope grab was positioned 1m from the karabiner (end of flip-line). The 100kg test weight was positioned level with the karabiner to allow for a 1m drop before the test weight operated the rope grab. The flip-line held the test weight although the rope sheath stripped from the wire-core. The arrest distance was 1.35 metres. The standard requires that the weight be held = pass. Static strength & slippage - 5 kN. for 3 min. 50 mm maximum slippage Static strength end stop - 15 kN. for 3 min. Dynamic strength - 100 kg drop test. Must hold weight The ISC RP203 Rope Grab is the only mechanical adjuster approved for use with the Yale Flip-Lines. This is the same test required on soft-lanyards. Any one suppling Rope with a karabiner or Snap attached must have it approved to this standard. To pass and approve a flip-line to CE will cost between £2000.00 to £3000.00. BS EN 358:2000 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height. Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards When work undertaken at a height is of short duration, or for technical reasons the provision of a working platform, suitable barriers and other similar safeguards is impractical, then safe working at height can be carried out by using personal protective equipment. Equipment written to BS EN 358's specifications is designed either to secure the user safely in position or restrain them to prevent them from falling. The standard applies to belts and lanyards meant for positioning or restraint. It sets out the requirements for testing, marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer.

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Firstly Yale Whoopie Slings are not rated for PPE and should not be used as PPE. I was sent this picture by our dealer in Japan showing how they install and use Cambium Savers, they requested extra long cambiums which we now have made specially for them.

look on page 12, details posted regarding the flip-lines

Please find attached the Yale Flip-Line Instructions which come with each product. yale_flip_line_instructions.pdf

a few weeks back i was contacted by a company who have a contract for inspecting all the lifting equipment for a local authority (no names). This equipment being fork lifts hiabs etc. The authority left their climbing kits and rigging kit for loler inspection. Basiccly the guy tasked to do the job had never seen any of this type of equipment before and was un-sure what most of it did. His call to me was for guidance on some of the Yale Ropes as the authority wanted them re-marked. He asked what should he do as he was unsure on how to tackle this job. I gave him a couple of names of respectable loler inspectors in our industry to sub the work to. Never heard back.

Maxijacket™ is a water based, urethane coating that can be applied to finished ropes for added abrasion and snag resistance, color/size identification, added visibility, added UV resistance and rope hand or firmness while not inhibiting the ease of splicing. Maxijacket Urethane Coatings - Anchoring Rope / Mooring Rope / Specialty Rope - Pleasure Marine Ropes | Yale Cordage

Thanks Pete for giving a constructive answer to Simon who only wanted to know where he could get parts. As Pete said due to the takeover of TS in Germany all parts are now handled by Eric Hunter. All our parts were acquired back by TS in a mutal agreement and wish Eric Hunter all the best for the future. Kwikchip was around in the industry for over 20-years with many loyal users. Unforutnatly some of the old machines are now obsolete and parts are nolonger available off the shelf. Many of these parts can be sourced though other means. Jonny if you do not have anything constructive to say dont say anything at all. Your constant critism of the Kwikchip brand over the years is now getting out of hand. I do not want to air dirty laundry on a forum but most people will understand that there are always two sides to all stories and you were no saint. Until now i have been happy to let your comments slide and further more you have already been warned about this behaveour by others.

what happened to keeping off the beer to get fit and loose that xmas flab you were complaining about!!

Who says the cage is safe!!!!!!!!!!

Please see pictures below. This kit can be purchased from dealers in component parts for around £200.00+vat You will need to order the following items: 2 x RP064 ISC Pulleys 4 x KH219SS1 ISC Steel Karabiner 1 x 50cm Yale Prussik 1 x 65cm Yale Prussik 1 x 25m Yale XTC Rope 1 x Stein Rope Bag

this whole subject was covered in this thread and clarified by Jamie Goddard from Yale Cordage http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/climbers-talk/19144-yale-limelight-5.html

The Vertex Vent is a mountaineering standard helmet meeting EN12492 and is classed as a recreational type of helmet the same as the STEIN Super Plasma TC. As these are classed as recreational this means they are VAT Chargeable whether purchased for work or not if purchased without ear-defenders and visor. Now if they are purchased combined with ear-defenders and visor it can then be classed as a work helmet so the vat regulations regarding EN397 helmets apply.