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Wingrip
When hangar space isn’t available, an overhead cable-based system probably isn’t your fall protection solution. That’s where Wingrip comes in. FLS Wingrip systems operate inside or outdoors and provide access to the entire spectrum of aircraft shapes and sizes. Your workers will be able to work with confidence and efficiency in any environment.
Engineered by Aircraft Engineers, For Aircraft Engineers
Developed by aircraft engineers for aircraft engineers, Wingrip provides a compact, lightweight and flexible fall protection solution that allows maintenance checks to be undertaken quickly and easily. |
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Vacuum Module
The vacuum module is powered
by compressed air or nitrogen
with no requirement for
electricity and so is intrinsically
safe for ‘open fuel tank’
environments. It generates
a vacuum and monitors the
incoming air pressure and the
vacuum level.
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Flying Anchor Pad
The Wingrip flying pad or single
pad can be used as a single
point anchor (for one person)
or for the set up or removal of
the twin cable system. The
pad takes seconds to reach full
vacuum so is perfect for quick
maintenance tasks.
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Intermediate Pad
A distinctive bracket is attached
to the intermediate pad which
allows the cables to be retained
securely whilst allowing the
shuttle to pass through it
without having to disconnect. |
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End Anchor Pad
The end anchor pad used in the twin line system has to withstand the greatest loads. It therefore has a larger surface area than both the intermediate and flying anchor pads (these smaller pads are the same size but with different attachments). |
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Shuttle
The shuttle connects to the Wingrip cable and glides through the intermediate pads avoiding the hazard of having to disconnect and reconnect at each intermediate. An energy absorber is attached to the shuttle which reduces the load to the operative in case of a fall. |
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Cable and Spooler
The stainless steel cable is coated which removes any metal on metal contact with the aircraft. It is swaged into a threaded section so it can be connected to the system, the integrity of the swage being easily checked via a swage slip indicator.
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Single Lanyard
The Wingrip lanyards are a unique design and should only be used
for connecting to Wingrip devices. The attachment karabiner is
rubber coated eliminating any metal on metal contact with the
aircraft. The lanyard ensures the user is ‘restrained’ by lengthening
or shortening the rope using the rocker device. |
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Twin Lanyard
The twin lanyard has two ropes enabling the ‘three pad loop’ (see installation manual) method to be employed during set up or removal of the twin cable system. It has an adjustable rocker device and a rubber coated attachment hook eliminating metal on metal contact and any damage to the aircraft. |
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Vacuum Hose
The vacuum hoses are bright
red to aid visibility and are also
anti-crush so if compressed
in any way the flow of air is
unaffected. The hoses are
fitted with a particular sealed
hydraulic fitting so they cannot
be confused with compressed
air lines. |
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Energy Absorber
The energy absorber is
designed to reduce the load to
the end anchor during a fall.
The load experienced will be
less than half of the capability
of the end anchor giving a
safety factor of 2. |
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Turnbuckle
The turnbuckle is used to put
tension into the cables using a
left and right hand thread. |
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Line Tenser
The line tenser is used in the
cable system, spinning freely
when the cables are correctly
tensioned. This is important
to ensure the cable deflection
is controlled. |
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T Adaptor
The T adaptor is fitted to all
pads in a line system allowing
a spare attachment point for
the flying pad which is required
during the set up and removal
of the system. |
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Cases
The Wingrip cases are
purpose built with pressure
relief valves and certified for
air transport. The cases also
protect the Wingrip systems
when not in use. |
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