Petzl MICRO TRAXION - Ultra-compact, high-efficiency lightweight progress-capture pulley
The MICRO TRAXION is an ultra-light (85g / 3oz), ultra-compact progress-capture pulley that is exceptionally efficient (91 %) thanks to its sealed ball bearings. The cam can be locked in open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley.
Designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, and self-rescue, and for use as an emergency ascender. Upper button unlocks the cam to enable progress capture.
Features:
- Ultra-light and ultra-compact progress capture pulley
- Aluminum sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings provide excellent efficiency (91 %)
- Versatile:
- Toothed cam with self-cleaning slot optimizes performance under any conditions: frozen or dirty ropes...
- Cam can be locked in open position so device can be used as a simple pulley.
- Hole allows a Petzl Sm’D carabiner to be connected to the pulley with a cord, making the device loss-proof
- For use on 8 - 11 mm diameter ropes
- Rope installation diagrams engraved inside pulley
- Designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, self-rescue and as an emergency ascender
Technical Features:
- Product Code: P53
- Min. rope diameter: 8 mm / 0.31 in
- Max. rope diameter: 11 mm / 0.43 in
- Sheave type: sealed ball bearings
- Sheave diameter: 27 mm / 1 in
- Working load: 2 x 2.5 = 5 kN
- Breaking strength: 2 x 7,5 = 15 kN
- Working load as progress capture pulley: 2.5 kN
- Breaking strength as progress capture pulley: 4 kN
- Efficiency: 91 %
- Material(s): aluminum, steel, stainless steel, nylon
- Weight: 85 g / 3oz
- Certification(s): CE EN 567, EAC, UIAA
