IKAR Tour
IKAR GmbH have supplied a short video showing you around their facility in Fulda, Germany
IKAR GmbH Compliance to
ANSI Z359.14-2014 Standard
Usage of IKAR Fall Arrest Devices
I can confirm that all of the IKAR GmbH devices that claim compliance to the ANSI Z359.14-2014 Standard and have fully tested in accordance with the standard, by SATRA Technology Centre, which is an independent European Notified Body (Test House) with ISO 17025:2005 accreditation and ANSIZ359.14 clearly on their scope. Please see the details from this link of Fall Protection Products SATRA Technology Centre can test www.satra.co.uk/portal/fall protection.php
The IKAR GmbH SRL’s HWB 1,8; HWB 1,8 DW, HWB 2; HWDB 2; HWB 3,5; HWPS 3 can be used in either orientation. i.e. the device can either be connected to a suitable anchorage point and the double action hook on the end of the lifeline to the to the fall arrest attachment point of the safety harness of the user, or to the fall arrest attachment point of the safety harness of the user and the double action hook on the end of the lifeline to a suitable anchorage point.
SATRA 3rd PARTY TESTING REPORTS
Verification testing of SRL described as “HWB 1.8′ in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z359.14-2014 (SLE) and HWS9 (SLE).
Samples of self-retracting device, described as “HWB 1.8”, were made available to SATRA on 7 January to the 21 May 2019, for verification testing in accordance with ANSI/ ASSE Z359.14 — 2014 Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems.
Qualification testing was carried out on the product under report references SPCO215527/1324/36 & SPCO227356/1432/14
Here Are Testing Reports – All With an Impact of Less than 900 lbs
Testing was carried out in accordance with ANSI Z359.14 — 2014 between 7 January and 21 May 2019 at the premises of IKAR GmbH, Germany. All testing was witnessed by either Edward Brooks or Julian Brooks of SATRA Technology, with all measurements taken using SATRA equipment.
The SRL can be used in the following orientations: 1. Housing attached to the anchorage device 2. Housing attached to the user For the purposes of testing, where the orientation would affect the results, both modes of use were tested.
Samples were tested as received, and were not subject to any pre-conditioning processes other than those stated in individual test clauses.
Videos
Sharp Leading
Edge (SLE) Test
Wire Retractable 60″ Drop
282 Lb Rigid Test Weight
Web Retractable 60″ Drop
282 Lb Rigid Test Weight
Steel Rope Testing
Ambient
Steel Rope Testing –
Ambient (Perpendicular)
Steel Rope Testing –
Ambient (Offset)
Steel Rope Testing
Cold
Steel Rope Testing –
Cold (Perpendicular)
Steel Rope Testing –
Cold (Offset)
Steel Rope Testing
Hot
Steel Rope Testing –
Hot (Perpendicular)
Steel Rope Testing –
Hot (Offset)
Steel Rope Testing
Wet
Steel Rope Testing –
Wet (Perpendicular)
Steel Rope Testing –
Wet (Offset)
Webbing Testing
Ambient
Webbing Testing –
Ambient (Perpendicular)
Webbing Testing –
Ambient (Offset)
Webbing Testing
Cold
Webbing Testing –
Cold (Perpendicular)
Webbing Testing –
Cold (Offset)
Webbing Testing
Hot
Webbing Testing –
Hot (Offset)
Webbing Testing –
Hot (Perpendicular)
Webbing Testing
Wet
Webbing Testing –
Wet (Offset)
Webbing Testing –
Wet (Perpendicular)
MWEP Edge Testing