How The Petzl Grillon Hook Works

The Petzl Grillon is a positioning lanyard that allows you to get comfortably positioned at your workstation and forms an integral part of any professional and reliable fall arrest system. The Petzl Grillon lanyard is one that is coveted by all professional tower climbers as its functionality; durability and quality have earned it a great reputation on the market. A great feature of this product is that there is a handle on all of the positioning lanyards.

The lanyard is composed of a semi static rope, 2 plastic protective sheeths, and a self blocking device. These features provide it with the functionality that makes the unit a reliable fall protection component. It is important to ensure that your rope is always in an excellent condition – just in case, you should always have Grillon replacement rope available as a backup.

How is the Petzl Grillon lanyard used? The lanyard can be used in single or double mode as follows:

Double mode: the user is standing on his feet and he can choose an anchor that is at hip height and then uses the Grillon lanyard on the attachment points ensuring good distribution of weight on the waiste belt. The lanyard is protected from friction via the removable, protective sheeth. The sheeth also ensures that the rope can glide smoothly. The length of the lanyard can be shortened by pulling on the rope and lengthening can be achieved by pressing on the cam.

Single mode: the user is standing on his feet and and selects an anchor that is at a high point. The lanyard is attached to the ventral loop which ensures good weight distribution across the thighs and waistebelt. The rope can be progressively released using the handle. The free end of the rope must always be held. In order to get as close as possible to the anchor, the removable sheeth can be taken off.

What sizes or ranges is the Petzl Grillon hook available in? Typically speaking, 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m varieties are available with connections without a carabiner with a plastic sheeth that positions the connector. The Petzl Grillon hook forms a vital part of any reliable fall arrest system. This particular hook is an adjustable lanyard that is designed to assist with building work positioning systems and complements fall arrest systems.

19273At Connect-It Wireless we stock a wide range of Petzl Grillon hooks that are of an exceptional quality and made available at a cost effective rate. We also offer Grillon replacement rope to ensure that safety and durability of your system at all times. We encourage you to take the time to browse through our range of fall arrest systems and accessories at your earliest convenience. Our knowledgeable sales consultants will ensure that you are able to make an educated decision about which fall arrest products to use.

For more information and advice on the Petzl Grillon, contact us at Connect-It Wireless today: http://www.ciwireless.com/

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