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High Angle Solutions – Atlas Devices – Atlas Powered Ascender 5 (APA5)

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Atlas Devices-APA5-Single Person Rescue

The Atlas Powered Ascender 5, or APA-5, is a powered ascension device which is optimized for situations such as High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Disaster Response, and AIROPS. Described as “the 4-6 man haul team in 1 box”, the APA-5 features trigger controllable speed with power tool-like design, and requires minimal training to operate.

Specs

Ascender

– PN: APA-5, APA-5-S (AK-APA5 for Full Kit)
– Weight: 14.5 lbs /6.6kg
– Max direct lift capacity: 600 lbs /272kg
– Ascent/descent speed: Variable
– Intuitive power tool-like operation / Variable speed control governor
– Submerged system operation
– Load-rated housing

Battery

– STD-7.5lbs/3.4kg; High Capacity-12.4lbs/5.6kg
– Depth-rated interchangeable battery

Rope

– Rope diameters: 6-11mm
– Integrates seamlessly with COTS climbing equipment

Environmental

– Operational seawater depth rating
– Operating Temp Range: -10° F to +120° F / -23° C to +49° F

Safety

– Fully tensile load-rated housing
– Ergonomic safety interlock for operation
– Emergency mechanical descent without battery
– Non-volatile battery if punctured by ballistic

Options

– Wired or wireless remote control
– High-speed ascent (lower max lift capacity)
– Multi-diameter rope capability in single configuration
– Extended life battery

Certifications

– NAVSEA 9310 Certified by US DoD
– US DoD Test and Evaluation Command Safety Confirmation
– certification for Operational Use

Examples of the APA-5 in use

Atlas Devices-APA5-Single Person Hoist Recovery w Remote

1-Person Rescue APA5 w/ Remote Control: Horizontal Hoist w/ High Point

Atlas Devices-APA5-Single Rescuer Hoist Edge Transition

1-Person Rescue w/ Remote Control: Horizontal Hoist-Edge Transition w/ High Point

Atlas Devices-APA5-Patient Recovery w Tagline

1-Person Rescue w/ Remote Control: Horizontal Hoist w/Tagline

Atlas Devices-APA5-Edge Loading w Two Person Load

2-Person Rescue w/Edge Guard: Horizontal Hoist w/ Low Point

Atlas Devices-APA5-Vertical Patient Recovery w Remote

1-Person Rescue w/ Remote Control: Vertical Hoist

Atlas Devices-APA5-Dismount for Patient Recovery

Get the full Atlas Catalog here: atlasdevices.com/pdf/Atlas_Devices-2015_Catalog.pdf

For more info visit www.atlasdevices.com or email sales@atlasdevices.com.

High Angle Solutions is a weekly feature by DMM, CTOMS, and Atlas Devices.

In Case You Ever Wondered Why Contracts Are So Expensive 

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

  

Command Master Airman

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

I don’t know who created this, but it’s brilliant.  
Thanks Brett W!

Great American Outdoor Show – NRA Truck Raffle Sweepstakes

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

NRA is offering a chance to win this 2015 JEEP Wrangle, customized by Jesse James. The package includes two rifles (Nomad 10 in .308 and Nomad 15 in .223) as well as $20,000 in cash.

 

www.NRAtruckraffle.com

Great American Outdoor Show – Magpul’s Drake Clark

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

I ran across the Magpul booth and who was there, but the Indomitable Drake Clark.

  
I don’t know what’s more impressive.  That beard, or the Remington 700 decked out in Magpul furniture.

The EOTech Refund Help Line Is Now Open

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Call 1 888 EOTHOLO
Option 3 in the sub menu
then, 1 for the refund call center

Great American Outdoor Show – Geissele Automatics

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

In addition to their vast line of triggers and forends, Geissele Automatics and ALG Defense exhibited their new line of optics mounts.

 

This is the Super Transition T1 Series. Obviously, it’s for the Aimpoint T1/T2 MRDS. It is machined from a single piece of 7075-T6 aluminum. It is offered in co-witness and lower 1/3 co-witness. The In addition to the Desert Dirt Color Type 3 hard coat anodizing, the mount will be available in Black Type 3 as well. The mount clamps down with 1400 lbs of force that’s to its three shear lugs. A similar mount is available for the Trijicon MRO.

 

They also showed me their Super Charging Handle.

 

Once again, manufactured from 7075-T6 aluminum with Type 3 hard coat anodizing in Black or DDC.

www.geissele.com

Great American Outdoor Show – AmericanSnipers.org

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

If you are going to attend the show, be sure to find the AmericanSnipers.org booth at #4523. There, you can pick up the axehead 2016 challenge coin as well as purchase a ticket for their latest Raffle. SHOT Show no longer allows them to seek anything in the show floor and it was a major source of fundraising for the year. Shows like this are critical for them to keep their program of providing sniper units with material support.

  
If you’re not going to be at the show, you can still help. Visit www.americansnipers.org to purchase yours.