Info | PMI Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf) - Rescue Response Gear

PERSONAL ESCAPE - FIBERSARAMIDSAramids simply offer the best heat resistance of any fiber currently available, roughly twice that ofNylon and Polyester. However, do not be misled into believing that ropes made of these fibers will not“burn through” or fail - that is simply not true! There is still more to be learned about the limitations ofthese fibers when compressive forces from rappel devices are combined with axial forces and the possibleshock load - a known limitation of these materials. Just be sure your choice of rope and rappeldevice system is well tested before being put into actual use. Para-aramids like Kevlar ® and Technora ®do not melt but decompose at 500° C.UHMWPEUltra high molecular weight polyethylene - although offering incredible strength and cut resistance, thisfiber has dangerously low melting temperature and low coefficient of friction, and therefore is not agood choice for an escape rope. Fibers like Dyneema ® melt at 150° C.NYLON & POLYESTERNylon and polyester are the tried-and-true workhorses of the life safety world and a variety ofEscape ropes are made with one or some combo of these two fibers. On a practical level, these arestill the best all-around choice for an escape rope in terms of overall safety and cost. Nylon 6,6 andpolyester fibers melt at 254-260° C.SEARCH LINESSpecialized Search Lines are a must for Rapid Intervention Team Search and Rescue operations. Theyshould be easy to deploy, be hard to snag, have enough body to be felt through a firefighter’s glove andmade for retracing your path in a low to zero visibility environment. PMI offers two versions of SearchLine to match your RIT application and training. We also offer pre-rigged kits, and build-your-own kitsfor creating a personalized search and rescue tool. As of the 2006 edition of NFPA 1983, there is nota standard for search lines.BERRY COMPLIANTPMI HOT SEARCH LINEPMI’s next generation 100% Kevlar RIT line has an unequalled efficient braid that will outlast otherRIT lines. Not intended for rappelling. Note: Kevlar has a higher operating temperature than nylon orpolyester, but it is not flame - proof and will not survive direct flame or ambient temperatures above500 o C.Key Features:100% Kevlar . Compact . 10 mm wide . 3 mm thickWeight: 2.4 g/mMBS: 2700 + lbfGold/RedPer Meter SL100GR00111 m (36 ft) SL100GR01115 m (49 ft) SL100GR015PMI RAPID SEARCH LINE IIDesigned by firefighters for firefighters, this supple search line packs away small but is highlygrippable even with a gloved hand. Highly visible this search line provides maximum visibilityin the fire ground environment. Not intended for rappelling.Note: Both nylon and aramid fibers will burn if exposed to flame, but nylon will melt at much lowertemperatures.Key Features:Core is one large Kevlar cable + Nylon filler cables . High visibility . 9 mm . High tenacity nylon sheath9 mmWeight: 43 g/mOrange/YellowPer Meter SR090SL001E11 m (36 ft) SR090SL011E15 m (49 ft) SR090SL015E30 m (100 ft) SR090SL030E61 m (200 ft) SR090SL061EBERRY COMPLIANT12 Rope