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Frontline RUW60 60' Confined Space Winch with Galvanized Steel Cable

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Frontline RUW60 60' Confined Space Winch with Galvanized Steel Cable

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RUW60

Frontline RUW60 60' Confined Space Winch with Galvanized Steel Cable

Whether working on a permit or non-permit confined space application, the Frontline galvanized steel cable winch can be used to lower personnel to their specific work area and it can be used to quickly retrieving personnel when exposed to a hazardous situation back to safety.

The Frontline winches are meant to be used in conjunction with the MEGApod Tripod and can be conveniently used for either lowering or lifting personnel or material from confined space operations.

Features:

  • Includes mounting plate having two pin locking bolts for mounting to MEGApod tripod leg
  • Comes with rugged and long-lasting galvanized steel wire rope of 15/64″ diameter
  • Includes swiveling steel snaphook as a connector for better mobility and user harness connection

Specs and Standards:

  • Use: Material/Personnel Lowering and Lifting Rescue Winch
  • Lifeline Length: 60’
  • Inbuilt Shock Absorption: Yes
  • Maximum Lifting Load Capacity: 310 lbs.
  • Meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI standards

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Frontline RUW60 confined space winch a good choice for confined space entry and rescue?

Yes. The Frontline RUW60 60' Confined Space Winch is purpose-built to lower personnel into a confined space and quickly retrieve them if they are exposed to a hazard. It works in both permit and non-permit confined space applications, pairs with the Frontline MEGApod tripod, and can raise or lower either personnel or materials. It uses a rugged 60 ft (18.28 m) galvanized steel cable (15/64" diameter), has a rated load capacity of 310 lbs, includes inbuilt shock absorption, and meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.4-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.

What safety standards does the Frontline RUW60 confined space winch meet?

The Frontline RUW60 meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.4-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910. ANSI Z359.4 is the U.S. standard for assisted-rescue and self-rescue systems, subsystems, and components, which covers rescue winches used for confined space work. It is rated for a load capacity of 310 lbs.

What is a confined space winch and how does the Frontline RUW60 work with a tripod?

A confined space winch is a hand-operated device that raises and lowers a worker (or materials) into a vertical confined space such as a manhole, tank, or vault, and allows fast retrieval in an emergency. The Frontline RUW60 mounts to a Frontline MEGApod tripod using an included mounting plate with two pin-locking bolts on the tripod leg. Its 60 ft galvanized steel cable feeds over the tripod head, and a swiveling steel snaphook connects to the worker's harness for controlled lowering, lifting, and rescue.

Can the Frontline RUW60 winch raise and lower people, or just materials?

Both. The Frontline RUW60 is classified as a Material/Personnel Lowering and Lifting Rescue Winch, so it can be used to lower and raise workers as well as move materials or equipment in and out of a confined space. For personnel use it connects to the user's harness via a swiveling steel snaphook and meets ANSI Z359.4-2013 for rescue systems. Its rated load capacity is 310 lbs.

What are the specifications of the Frontline RUW60 confined space winch?

The Frontline RUW60 confined space winch specs are: cable — galvanized steel wire rope, 15/64" diameter; cable/lifeline length — 60 ft (18.28 m); body material — galvanized steel; rated load capacity — 310 lbs; weight — 39 lbs; inbuilt shock absorption — yes. It includes a mounting plate with two pin-locking bolts for a MEGApod tripod leg and a swiveling steel snaphook connector, and it meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.4-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.

What is the maximum load capacity of the Frontline RUW60 winch?

The Frontline RUW60 has a rated load capacity of 310 lbs, which applies to both personnel and material lifting and lowering. The winch itself weighs 39 lbs and uses a 60 ft (18.28 m) galvanized steel cable. It is rated to ANSI Z359.4-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.

Does the Frontline RUW60 winch have shock absorption?

Yes. The Frontline RUW60 has inbuilt shock absorption, which helps limit the forces transmitted to a worker during lowering, lifting, or an arrested descent in a confined space rescue. It also meets ANSI Z359.4-2013 for rescue systems and carries a 310 lb rated load capacity.

Why does the Frontline RUW60 use a galvanized steel cable?

The Frontline RUW60 uses a rugged, long-lasting galvanized steel wire rope (15/64" diameter, 60 ft / 18.28 m long) because galvanizing adds a zinc coating that resists corrosion and abrasion in the wet, dirty environments typical of manholes, tanks, and vaults. The winch body is also galvanized steel for durability.

What's included with the Frontline RUW60 winch and where can I buy it?

The Frontline RUW60 (SKU RUW60-1) is sold at Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping. It includes the winch with a 60 ft (18.28 m) galvanized steel cable, a mounting plate with two pin-locking bolts for attaching to a MEGApod tripod leg, and a swiveling steel snaphook connector. The MEGApod tripod is used with the winch and is sold separately.

Can the Frontline RUW60 be used for both permit and non-permit confined space work?

Yes. The Frontline RUW60 is designed for both permit and non-permit confined space applications. It lowers personnel to their specific work area and enables quick retrieval if a worker is exposed to a hazardous situation. It is a Material/Personnel Lowering and Lifting Rescue Winch rated to 310 lbs and compliant with ANSI Z359.4-2013 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.