The SMC Rescue Swivel is a top - notch piece of equipment designed for high - performance. With its incredibly smooth operation and a stunning finish that offers a great tactile feel, you'll notice its outstanding quality as soon as you pick it up. In fact, most people find it hard to put down once they've held it in their hands! This swivel is constructed around a heat - treated steel axle and a sealed high - efficiency ball - bearing. This ensures seamless rotation, even during long and challenging lifts in harsh rock, mountain, and rescue scenarios. The holes are sized perfectly to work with rescue carabiners, allowing the carabiner lock sleeves to pass through without getting stuck. As one of the most compact swivels available on the market, it's the perfect choice for confined space rescue and other tricky hauling situations. Its smooth and rounded sides help prevent it from snagging on rocks, litters, or other components. All SMC NFPA products are third - party tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as per NFPA 1983 (2012 edition) standards. Product Specifications: Model #: NFPA136000; Dimensions: 3.5' x 2' x 1.3'; Weight: 4.5 oz (128g); Material: High - quality aluminum; Finish: Anodized Blue and Charcoal Gray or Tactical Black; Rating: NFPA 1983 (2012 ed.) 'G' - General Use; 3 Sigma test: MBS 9,892 lbf (44kN). Applications: NFPA “G” General Use.
Using the SMC Rescue Swivel is quite straightforward. First, attach it to your rescue carabiner through the pre - sized holes. Make sure the carabiner lock sleeve can pass through smoothly. When you're in a rescue or hauling situation, the swivel will start rotating to help with the operation. Remember, this swivel is designed for general use as per NFPA 1983 (2012 ed.) standards, so use it within the specified conditions. As for maintenance, after each use, check for any signs of wear and tear, especially on the heat - treated steel axle and the ball - bearing. If it gets dirty, clean it gently with a mild cleaner and dry it thoroughly. Store it in a dry place to prevent corrosion. The smooth and rounded sides are great for preventing snags, but still be careful not to let it hit hard objects too roughly, as this could damage the anodized finish or the internal components.
