Lightweight Tripod

Lightweight Tripod

The lightweight tripod provides an easy-to-handle hoist mounting for vertical lifts in restricted access situations.

Easy to erect and adjustable for height and level, it can be deployed quickly for man-riding, general lifting and rescue
operations. When not in use the tripod packs away neatly in its own compact carrying bag (available as an option at £143).

Features

  • Manufactured in corrosion-resistant aluminium it offers excellent strength-to-weight characteristics and exceptional durability.
  • Quick release leg splay latch incorporated into head mountings –simply pull on the legs to release. 
  • Self limiting leg position improves safety and access by eliminating the need for potentially dangerous restraining chains or obstructive tie bars. 
  • Each leg is telescopically adjustable for height and level. 
  • Quick release spring clip pins are easy to operate and secure. 
  • Swivelling feet with rubber slip-resistant tread for use on smooth surfaces and spike profile to locate securely in soft ground. 
  • Two universal eyebolts suit most hoists and fall arrester mountings. 
  • Packs into its own carrying bag for safe and convenient transportation.
  • Proof loaded, tested and certified for man-riding and materials handling roles. 
  • Provides exceptionally lightweight, free-standing lifting system when used with the Didsbury Deco 2000 and Minilift compact hoist.

Load capacities

  • Materials handling
    (at 5:1 safety factor): 508kg (1120lbs)
  • Man-riding
    (at 10:1 safety factor): 254kg (560lbs)

Weight

  • Tripod only 18.1kg (40lbs)
  • Tripod+carrying case 19.0kg (42lbs)

Dimensions

  • Overall height
  • Max extended 2.4m (7'0)
  • Min extended 1.37m (4'6")
  • Min folded 1.49m (5'0)

Operating data

  • Tripod Height Working Limits
  • Man hole diameter Trench width
  • Max extended 2.2m (7'2") 1.6m (5'3")
  • Max. Height of lift 1.15m (3'7") 0.85m (2'9")


For more information or to purchase this item please contact Mines Rescue on 0191 584 0144 or marine@minesrescue.com.