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CMC Clutch

11mm or 13mm

CMC Clutch Multipurpose Device

  • Single wearable tool for hauling, lowering, personal descent, ascending, belaying, and Twin Tension Rope Systems.
  • Delivers up to 38% higher efficiency in hauling and ascending than a cam-style device: reducing changeovers.
  • Moves seamlessly between anchor-based systems and personal use: reducing gear cache volume and weight.
  • Combines the key features of descenders and load management devices: reducing equipment training and cost.
  • Transitions between hauling and lowering or ascent and descent without having to transfer the load.
  • Allows main and belay lines to be mirrored, twin-tensioned, or nested in Double CLUTCH technique.
  • The 11 mm CLUTCH is the only device compatible with 10.5 – 11 mm rope certified to NFPA 1983 General Use, ANSI, and EN standards.
  • The 13 mm CLUTCH is compatible with 12.5 – 13 mm rope and certified to NFPA 1983 General Use and ANSI standards.
  • Patented. Made in the USA.

 

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