Ikar ABS3W20 Controlled Descent

Controlled Descent Device with a 20.0m x 10mm kernmantle rope lifeline running through an aluminium cast housing to EN341.

This aluminium housed controlled descent device is a sturdy, low maintenance device fitted with a 10mm kernmantle rope lifeline, terminated with aluminium double action hooks at both ends. The attachment anchorage point on the controlled descent device is a cast swivel eye ø16mm, suitable for connection via a Standard Karabiner type connector, or a Standard Karabiner type connector with an Anchorage Sling. This controlled descent device has an automatic speed regulator.  The brake controlled by centrifugal forces, keeps the speed of the device constant during the descent.

The IKAR controlled descent device is designed and tested for single person use.


Descent Rate:  0.9m/sec

The dimensions of this device are:  160 x 90 x 70 mm. 

The weight of the device is:  1.2 Kg   Rope 70g/m


Other lengths of this controlled descent device are available to special order, delivery lead time approximately 4 weeks. It should be noted that this IKAR controlled descent device is CE marked against EN341 under the PPE Directive and should be treated as such and NOT as lifting equipment.

Service and inspection requirements for this controlled descent device is that it should be inspected and function checked by a trained competent person on a regular basis as deemed by a risk assessment for the environment in which it is used and frequency of use, but at least every 6 months. Additionally, every 12 months it should be returned to IKAR GB, the UK's ONLY approved UK in-house facility, for a Full Service, when it will be tested under workshop conditions and re-certificated as laid down by the manufacturer IKAR GmbH.

This controlled descent device must be returned for a full service if it is used.