Access Magazine 9 - Spring 2016

Pole Systems: Pneumatic
TAGS® NARWHAL POLE SYSTEMS
Our most important development in the field of hook
placement is definitely the use of pneumatic technology
to extract the pole.
Utilizing compressed air, these systems are nonpyrotechnic,
re-usable, and easy re-fillable. As the
compressed air from the reservoir fills the telescopic
pole, each of the segments fill silently, extending the
pole upwards. Super fast.
The operator controls the extended length of the
telescopic pole by regulating the flow of air with a gas
handle. Any vertical increment within the height of
the pole is achieved by engaging the lowering handle,
leaving the hook at the intended target.
Retraction is actively powered. Ensuring maximum
speed. Both up and down!
Narwhal Poles are designed to deliver a grappling
hook with climbing rope or flexible ladder for use in
acoustically covert urban method of access and maritime
boarding operations. Swift, smooth and silent!
Surpassing the performance of traditional windupand
manual poles by far. These systems may also
be adapted to deploy covert surveillance solutions
(audio- and video transmitters, etc.) or robotics.
TAGS® NARWHAL PNEUMATIC COMBI POLE
The first pole in this new family of products is the
TAGS® Narwhal Pneumatic Combi Pole. The pole
consists of 4 sections that can be joined in several
configurations. Making it versatile for several applications.
The integrated 2,2 liter, 200bar/2900psi air cylinder
is fitted with an automatic valve and can be charged in
seconds using any scuba diving tank or scuba compressor.
The charge assembly fits both 200bar/2900psi INT
or DIN and 300bar/4350psi DIN systems). If all sections
are joined a full cylinder allows up to five extractions.
With the telescopic base section fitted the pole extends
to 7,5m/25ft (height reach of 8,5m/28ft on land). The
transportation is only 2m/6,5ft. Ideal for urban operations
or diving operations with strong currents.
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