{"title":"Powered Ascenders","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"z3-fire-ppe-certified-drill-powered-ascender","title":"Z3-Fire PPE certified Drill Powered Ascender","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Z3-Fire is an innovative multi-functional device which combines the features of a drill powered ascender, rescue compliant descender, and progress capture pulley into one compact (8\" x 5\" x 4\") and light-weight (5lbs) unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully PPE certified to the following specs:\u003cbr\u003eEN 12841:2024-B\/C • 30-285 kg, Rope EN 1891-A Ø 11.0 mm\u003cbr\u003eANSI Z359.9:2021 \/ Type 4 • 30-240 kg, Rope EN 1891-A Ø 11.0 mm\u003cbr\u003eEN 341:2011\/2A – 200m • 30-195 kg; T \u0026gt; -4°C • Rope ARETE Task Line Static Ø 11.0 mm\u003cbr\u003eCE0123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit comes with the certified 11mm wheel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified vs. Uncertified units\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnits without certification markings are not covered by the CE certification and unfortunately cannot be certified retroactively. While the physical design has remained consistent, CE certification also depends on the certifying body's random product inspections, and for units made before those inspections began, there's no way to apply them after the unit has left the distribution facility. Units with a riveted wheel (serial numbers starting with 25B) are a separate, earlier design that is not part of the certified type. All replaceable-wheel Z3-Fires were produced under Awah's ISO 9001:2015 certification, which formalized Awah's existing production and quality-control process rather than changing it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z3-FIRE is powered by a hand drill AND attached to the operator, solving the problems that other powered ascenders offered BUT at a fraction of the cost.  There are NO proprietary batteries or motors to fail, leaving you grounded on a jobsite.   And despite being the most affordable, it's the only powered ascender certified as work-positioning PPE — rated under EN 12841 and ANSI Z359.9 for daily rope access work! The Z3 features an integrated dual self-locking mechanism that automatically engages in case of gearbox failure, preventing accidental falls and ensuring operational safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat DRILL Works Best?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will only get out of this what you put into it.  A good drill will make this tool twice as useful.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coastropes.ca\/products\/m18-fuel\" title='M18 Fuel™ Hammer Drill\/Driver, 1\/2\" Chuck, 18 V'\u003eMilwaukee 1\/2\" Hammer Drill\u003c\/a\u003e (don't use hammer mode) is our favorite drill but any similar drill with similar torque will work if you are already in those battery ecosystems.  DON'T think more is better and attempt to try a giant right angle drill.  It's annoying to use and they don't have the extra torque you think they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must NOT use an impact drill as you will just shock the gears and tear them up.  We provide 5\/16\" hex bits that intentionally do NOT fit in 1\/4\" impact drivers.   We recommend a brushless drill or it could burn up the drill by creating too much heat on long ascents.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat BATTERY Works Best?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have found with the Milwaukee M18 batteries, the 5ah batteries are barely enough to get you and your tools up a rope.  6ah works great for a few runs.  8ah is AMAZING for many hours of work. The M18 Forge Batteries are worth the extra money.  BUT do NOT get the 12ah for this.  They are expensive, heavy and just don't give you the wow factor difference to offset that.  More is not better once you have enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat ROPE Works Best?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z3 is rated for EN 1891 Type A 11mm ropes and each Z3 Fire comes with an 11mm wheel preinstalled.  This is what we found during our tests with this wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11mm Wheel:\u003cbr\u003eArete Task Line 11mm (works great - used in certification testing)\u003cbr\u003eSterling HTP 3\/8\" (this 9.5mm is stiff enough that it works)\u003cbr\u003eSterling Safety Pro 11mm (works great)\u003cbr\u003eEdelrid Enduro Static 11mm (works great)\u003cbr\u003eSterling HTP 7\/16\" (this hyperstatic 11mm works great)\u003cbr\u003ePMI 11mm Pit Rope is too stiff.  Does NOT work\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AWAH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49131880153323,"sku":"Z3-FIRE","price":3499.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/1085\/6844\/files\/Z3_Face_Cert_74cea4ca-e348-45e6-8df9-ceeb205de5f1.webp?v=1785525198"},{"product_id":"h1-rope-retracting-pulley","title":"H1 Rope Retracting Pulley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to lift up to 1200 feet of rope so you don't have to. A fully functional pulley you can drive with a drill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated swivel and locking sideplate make it easy to load your rope and manage twists. When driven by a drill the H1 can retract ropes weighing up to 30 kg (66 lbs). It can be incorporated into a mechanical advantage system for more lifting power. Ribs on the sheave grab the rope without damaging it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coastropes.ca\/products\/m18-fuel\" title='M18 Fuel™ Hammer Drill\/Driver, 1\/2\" Chuck, 18 V'\u003eMilwaukee M18 Drill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe H1 is designed to pull rope, not heavy loads or people. There is no progress capture, whatever tool you insert into the hex socket is the only thing holding the load. The rope is not captured by the sheave and can slip. \u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT USE TO LIFT PEOPLE OR OVERHEAD LOADS. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ribbed wheel relies on resistance behind the pulley to engage with the rope, this can be applied by hand if the rope weight isn't enough.  \u003cstrong\u003eRope retracting with a drill works best with 9-11mm rope. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking Load: 2.5 kN per side, 5 kN total. Pulley strength, not rope retracting strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum breaking strength: 25 kN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AWAH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49131897815275,"sku":"H1","price":349.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/1085\/6844\/files\/H1_1.webp?v=1785527511"},{"product_id":"z2a-drill-powered-pulley","title":"Z2A - Drill Powered Pulley","description":"\u003cp\u003eAWAH Z2-A is a compact and powerful electric winch designed for arborists, rope access, and rescue operations. It lifts and lowers loads up to 200 kg using 10–11 mm EN1891 semi-static ropes, performing reliably even on dirty or icy ropes. Powered by an 18V brushless drill, it lifts a 100 kg load up to 160 m with an 8Ah battery. Weighing only 2.03 kg, the Z2-A offers high mobility and endurance. Its gearbox can be serviced every 20,000 m, ensuring long-term durability. Perfect for professionals needing a safe, efficient, and portable lifting tool in all environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coastropes.ca\/products\/m18-fuel\" title='M18 Fuel™ Hammer Drill\/Driver, 1\/2\" Chuck, 18 V'\u003eMilwaukee M18 Drill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill Powered Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty Carrying Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement Input Shaft. User replaceable. Lasts up to 10,000 feet of rope travel in our experience.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Drill Adaptors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex Keys For Adjusting the Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-heading-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-title\"\u003eRope Compatability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-spec\"\u003e10-11 mm semi-static ropes (compliant with EN1891)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-heading-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-title\"\u003eDrill Torque Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-spec\"\u003e90-150 Nm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-heading-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-title\"\u003eLifting Load Limit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-spec\"\u003e440 lbs (200 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-main-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-title\"\u003eLowering Load Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-spec\"\u003e30-200 kg (66-440 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-spec-main-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-title\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tech-spec-spec\"\u003e2.03 kg (4.47 Lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AWAH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49151268323563,"sku":"AWAHZ2-A","price":2286.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/1085\/6844\/files\/z2a-1_26f38722-2d5a-465c-9e3a-ad2f3a225c8b.webp?v=1785867472"},{"product_id":"m18-fuel","title":"M18 Fuel™ Hammer Drill\/Driver, 1\/2\" Chuck, 18 V","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-accordian-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-accordian-body\" id=\"product-tab-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost powerful compact hammer drill in its class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.9\" in length for access into tight spaces and reduced fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest drilling and driving applications under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 6.9\" in length for access into tight spaces and reduced fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Stop™ Control Mode for enhanced safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerstate™ Brushless Motor delivers the power to complete the widest range of applications of any hammer drill driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Stop feature to protect from over-roation in a bind-up for enhanced safety, equipped with a dedicated autostop light on foot of tool to indicate a protection event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\" All-metal chuck with carbide teeth for maximum durability, grip and bit retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical clutch for consistency in driving a wide range of fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmatched Performance with the most runtime in class with the XC5.0Ah batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer Drill Mode for fast drilling into brick, block or concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-metal belt clip for portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-accordian-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"specifications-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"specifications-list-spec-name\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"specifications-list-specification-value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"specifications-list-spec-name\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChuck Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"specifications-list-specification-value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"specifications-list-spec-name\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"specifications-list-specification-value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-Ion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"specifications-list-spec-name\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"specifications-list-specification-value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare Tool or Tool, 2 Batteries \u0026amp; 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