Rescue Tech D5 Belay/ Descender – 1/2″

Special descender/belay device that easily controls 500 lbs loads. The side plate closes with a low-profile, spring-loaded safety catch. Simple, functional design. It can be placed onto the rope without removing the rigging carabiner. Rotate the handle counter-clockwise to lock it in place. Rotate right to descend or lower load. Rotating the handle too far clockwise will engage the panic stop function. Continued clockwise rotation re-sets the unit. ]The D5 is a true panic stop device rather than a panic brake device. The difference is that once the panic stop is activated, no other force must be applied to the device. A panic brake-style device requires a force input to continue the braking function. It can be used for progress capture in hauling systems and allows rapid conversion between raising and lower.