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Frontline TAN10 MEGApod Confined Space 10' Aluminum Tripod

Frontline Fall Protection

Frontline TAN10 MEGApod Confined Space 10' Aluminum Tripod

$1,398.49
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Frontline TAN10 MEGApod Confined Space 10' Aluminum Tripod

When it comes to confined space entry, you need a rescue and retrieval device that is reliable and you can depend on to bring you to safety when the situation calls for and the Frontline MEGApod does just that! The MEGApod is highly durable and it’s made up of aluminum material making it lightweight and convenient to set-up in just a matter of seconds without the use of any tools, though rugged enough to last you job after job!

Coming across challenging confined space work areas? Then trust on Frontline MEGApod to outperform expectations! The MEGApod, in conjunction with a Frontline winch or 3-Way is the correct equipment to help you perform those non-entry rescue operations and bring workers back to safety when the situation calls for it.

Features:

  • The tripod is made from aluminum material, hence extremely lightweight and portable so it can be easily set-up by just one person without the use of tools and also easily transported from one work area to another
  • Includes safety chain and safety shoes that incorporate a rubber sole for flat surfaces and spiked edges for slippery surfaces to help prevent slippage or movement when in use
  • Includes 2 auxiliary eye bolts to accommodate winch and/or 3-way for easy overhead anchorage
  • Inner and outer adjustment can be achieved by sliding telescope legs
  • The double pulley system is permanently incorporated in the cast aluminum head of the MEGApod & provides independent passing over of cable for winch and retrieval device
  • Includes convenient Frontline MEGApod storage and carry bag

Specs and Standards:

  • Tripod Height: 10'
  • Maximum User Capacity: 310 lbs
  • Meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI minimum standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod aluminum tripod a good choice for confined space entry and rescue?

Yes. The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod is an aluminum confined space tripod built for rescue and retrieval — the reliable overhead anchor point for both entry work and non-entry rescue operations. Paired with a Frontline winch or 3-Way retrieval device, it lets you lower, raise, or retrieve a worker from a manhole, tank, or vault. It has a 310 lb maximum user capacity, sliding telescopic legs that adjust to a working height of about 92.91" (2.36 m), and a cast-aluminum head with a permanent double-pulley system so a winch cable and a retrieval lifeline can run at the same time. Lightweight aluminum construction means one person can set it up in seconds without tools.

What safety standards does the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod tripod meet?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod meets or exceeds OSHA (1926 and 1910) and ANSI Z359.1-2007, and is certified to EN 795:2012 Type B (portable/transportable temporary anchor device). Type B classifies it as a transportable anchor for personal fall-arrest and rescue systems. It is rated for a maximum user capacity of 310 lbs.

What is the height range, footprint, and weight capacity of the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod adjusts from 71.65" (1.82 m) to 92.91" (2.36 m) tall using sliding telescopic legs. Its leg spread (footprint) opens from 58.26" (1.48 m) at minimum height to 98.42" (2.5 m) at maximum height, giving it a wide, stable stance over a confined-space opening. It supports a maximum user capacity of 310 lbs and the tripod itself weighs about 52.5 lbs.

How does the double pulley system on the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod work?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod has a two-pulley system built permanently into its cast-aluminum head. One pulley routes the wire rope of a winch mounted on one leg, while the second routes a retrieval (SRL) block mounted on the other leg — so both cables pass over the head independently and can operate simultaneously. This lets you run a work/positioning line and a rescue retrieval line at the same time without them interfering.

What is the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod tripod made of?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod is made of prime-quality aluminum alloy, which keeps it lightweight (about 52.5 lbs) yet rugged for repeated jobsite use. The legs are anodized, the head is powder-coated for corrosion resistance, and the locking pins are polished stainless steel. Aluminum construction is what lets a single person carry and set it up without tools.

Can one person set up the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod without tools?

Yes. The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod is designed to be set up by a single person in seconds without any tools, thanks to its lightweight aluminum construction and sliding telescopic legs with quick locking pins. It also folds down and comes with a storage and carry bag, so it's easy to transport from one work area to another.

How does the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod stay stable and prevent slipping?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod includes a safety chain connecting the legs, plus safety shoes (feet) that combine a rubber sole for flat surfaces with spiked edges for slippery surfaces. Together they anchor the tripod and help prevent slippage or movement while it's in use over a confined-space opening.

Does the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod work with a winch and a 3-way SRL retrieval device at the same time?

Yes. The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod includes two auxiliary eye bolts and mounting brackets for attaching a winch and/or a 3-way retrieval system for overhead anchorage. Its cast-aluminum head carries a permanent two-pulley system, so a winch cable on one leg and a retrieval block on the other can run simultaneously. A Universal Bracket for Retrieval SRLs is offered as an optional add-on.

Is an aluminum confined space tripod like the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod worth it compared to a steel one?

For most confined-space crews, yes. The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod's aluminum-alloy build weighs only about 52.5 lbs, so one person can carry and set it up tool-free — a real advantage over heavier steel tripods when you're moving between manholes, tanks, and vaults. It still delivers a 310 lb user capacity, meets OSHA/ANSI Z359.1-2007 and EN 795:2012 Type B, and its cast head runs a winch and a retrieval line at once. You trade a little raw ruggedness for portability and faster deployment.

Where can I buy the Frontline TAN10 MEGApod confined space tripod, and what's included?

The Frontline TAN10 MEGApod is available at Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping. It comes with the aluminum tripod, a safety chain, safety shoes, two auxiliary eye bolts, winch/retrieval mounting brackets, and a storage and carry bag. A Universal Bracket for Retrieval SRLs is available as an optional add-on at checkout.