The Petzl Mini Traxion is an outstanding openable progress-capture pulley engineered for hauling and rescue operations. With its large-diameter aluminum sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings, it offers an impressive 93% efficiency, even when dealing with heavy loads. The toothed cam, featuring a self-cleaning slot, ensures top-notch performance in various conditions, whether the ropes are frozen or dirty. It's suitable for ropes with a diameter ranging from 7 to 11 mm. This pulley is incredibly user-friendly. The openable side plate allows for easy rope installation while the pulley is attached to the anchor, reducing the risk of dropping it. The triple-action opening of the moving side plate is quick and effortless, even when wearing gloves. You can also use it as a simple pulley by locking the cam in the raised position. Compact and lightweight at just 150 g, it's highly portable. In terms of durability, the special side plate design safeguards the rope path, and the stainless steel toothed cam ensures long-lasting use. It comes with multiple certifications including CE EN 567, CE EN 12278, CE EN 12841 type B, NFPA 2500 Technical Use Pulley and Rope grab, XF 494: FZL-Z-Q 8.5/11, XF 494: FZL-H-Q 8.5/11. It's made of aluminum, stainless steel, and nylon. It has a minimum rope diameter of 7 mm, a maximum of 11 mm, a sheave diameter of 32 mm, a working load of 5 kN, a breaking strength of 20 kN, a working load as a progress capture pulley of 2.5 kN, and a breaking strength as a progress capture pulley of 4 kN. It's compatible with the RAD LINE 6 mm cord and the PUR’LINE 6 mm cord only for hauling a pack.
Using the Petzl Mini Traxion is easy. First, make sure you've chosen the right rope with a diameter between 7 and 11 mm. If you need to install the rope while the pulley is connected to the anchor, use the openable side plate. It has a triple - action opening that's quick and easy, even with gloves on. You can use it as a progress - capture pulley for hauling and rescue. Or, if you want, lock the cam in the raised position to use it as a simple pulley. When using it, always check the working load and breaking strength limits. Don't exceed the 5 kN working load or 20 kN breaking strength for general use, and 2.5 kN working load and 4 kN breaking strength when used as a progress - capture pulley. For maintenance, keep it clean. The toothed cam has a self - cleaning slot, but it's still a good idea to remove any dirt or debris regularly. Store it in a dry place to prevent rusting, especially since it has stainless steel and aluminum parts. Also, check the certifications regularly to ensure it meets safety standards for your operations. And remember, the PUR’LINE 6 mm cord is only for hauling a pack, while the RAD LINE 6 mm cord can be used more generally.
