Heightec D431 HURRICANE | Casualty Recovery Device

Product Description

The HURRICANE is a unique, patented casualty recovery device designed to create a pulley system at any point along a kernmantle rope, enabling fast, efficient lifting of a suspended casualty. Winner of the British Safety Industry Federation Innovation Award, the HURRICANE provides a compact, easy-to-use alternative to traditional complex rescue systems.

Constructed from lightweight alloy and featuring the advanced X-Cam™ tooth design, the device provides immediate, secure grip on the rope while minimizing sheath damage—even in extreme cases where the rope sheath is compromised. The X-Cam can hold over 100 kg even if the rope’s sheath is ruptured.

Its ergonomic, low-profile design, self-locking pulley catch, and intuitive operation make it especially suitable for non-expert rescuers who need to act quickly in high-stress environments. The system reduces rope requirement by approximately 70%, allowing lifting systems to be set up remote from the casualty.

Product Features

• Patented X-Cam™ Technology: Superior tooth design and cam geometry ensure immediate, reliable rope grip while reducing rope wear
• Award-Winning Innovation: Recognized by the British Safety Industry Federation for its simplicity and performance
• Attach Anywhere on Rope: Enables system setup at any point along a kernmantle rope
• Self-Locking Pulley Catch: Simplifies operation and enhances safety during use
• Reduces Rope Use by 70%: Efficient system design minimizes rope length needed
• Ergonomic, Low-Profile Design: Easy to handle, compact, and lightweight for rapid deployment
• Detachable from Harness: Allows greater flexibility in system configuration
• Tool Tether Attachment Point: Low-profile slot for connecting essential tools
• Karabiner Attachment Near Cam: Supports pulley system resets and additional configurations
• Individually Serial Numbered: For traceability and equipment management
• High Strength, Durable Construction: Made for industrial and professional rescue applications

Product Specifications

• Rope Compatibility: 10.5 mm – 11 mm kernmantle rope
• Material: Alloy body, stainless steel cam, nylon pulley wheel
• Working Load Limit (SWL): 100 kg
• Tested Load (EN Mass Test): 100 kg
• Weight: 0.325 kg
• Standards: Conforms to EN 12278 (Pulleys) and EN 12841 Type B (Rope Adjustment Devices)
• Applications: Casualty recovery, rope rescue, industrial and professional lifting systems