Vertical Rail Slider
Groxx Vertical Rail Slider
High-Precision Vertical Fall Arrest Component
The Groxx GRXRLSX01 is a sophisticated vertical rail slider engineered specifically for integration with rigid vertical rail lifeline systems. Designed for use on ladders, pylons, and wind turbine internals, this slider functions as a guided-type fall arrester, providing workers with hands-free vertical mobility while maintaining an instantaneous lock-on capability in the event of a descent acceleration.
Core Performance & Kinematics
Guided-Type Fall Arrest: The GRXRLSX01 is designed to glide effortlessly along the vertical rail profile during normal ascent and descent. Its internal cam mechanism is gravity-biased to remain open during steady movement but reacts immediately to gravitational acceleration.
Bi-Directional Locking: Engineered with a specialized locking pawl that engages with the rail profile. In the event of a fall, the slider locks within centimeters, significantly reducing the total fall distance compared to flexible cable systems.
Anti-Inversion Logic: The slider incorporates a “fail-safe” orientation feature that prevents the device from being installed upside down on the rail, eliminating a common cause of vertical system failure.
Integrated Shock Dissipation: While the rail is rigid, the GRXRLSX01 is designed to interface with an energy-absorbing lanyard to cap the Maximum Arrest Force (MAF) below the critical $6text{ kN}$ threshold.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Model Number
GRXRLSX01
Primary Material
AISI 304/316 Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism
Cam-Inertia Gravity Brake
Compatibility
Groxx Vertical Rigid Rail Systems
Static Strength
$ge 15text{ kN}$
Safe Working Load
Rated for 1 User ($140text{ kg}$ max capacity)
Unit Weight
800 g
Hardware & Operational Safety
Stainless Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel to ensure the locking cams and springs remain free of corrosion, which is vital for the mechanical timing of the fall arrest function.
Ergonomic Release: Features a manual bypass or release trigger that allows the user to easily remove or attach the slider at designated “gate” sections of the vertical rail.
Smooth Transit: Internal low-friction bushings are utilized to ensure the slider does not “chatter” or hang up during climbing, reducing user fatigue.
Compliance & EN Regulations
The GRXRLSX01 is engineered and certified according to the most stringent European standards for vertical fall protection:
EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017: This is the primary regulation for Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line. The GRXRLSX01 meets the updated requirements for “function testing” under cold, hot, and sandy conditions, ensuring the locking mechanism works in all environments.
PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425: Complies with the essential health and safety requirements for Category III personal protective equipment.
Lateral Pull Test: Meets the specific EN 353-1 requirements for lateral loading, ensuring the slider stays captured by the rail even if the user falls sideways or away from the ladder.
The Groxx Advantage
The GRXRLSX01 provides a level of security and comfort that cable-based vertical lifelines cannot match. By utilizing a rigid track, the slider eliminates “cable whip” and the elastic “bounce” associated with fall arrests on wire rope, providing the climber with a much higher degree of actual and perceived safety during high-elevation transitions.
Groxx Vertical Rail Slider
High-Precision Vertical Fall Arrest Component
The Groxx GRXRLSX01 is a sophisticated vertical rail slider engineered specifically for integration with rigid vertical rail lifeline systems. Designed for use on ladders, pylons, and wind turbine internals, this slider functions as a guided-type fall arrester, providing workers with hands-free vertical mobility while maintaining an instantaneous lock-on capability in the event of a descent acceleration.
Core Performance & Kinematics
Guided-Type Fall Arrest: The GRXRLSX01 is designed to glide effortlessly along the vertical rail profile during normal ascent and descent. Its internal cam mechanism is gravity-biased to remain open during steady movement but reacts immediately to gravitational acceleration.
Bi-Directional Locking: Engineered with a specialized locking pawl that engages with the rail profile. In the event of a fall, the slider locks within centimeters, significantly reducing the total fall distance compared to flexible cable systems.
Anti-Inversion Logic: The slider incorporates a “fail-safe” orientation feature that prevents the device from being installed upside down on the rail, eliminating a common cause of vertical system failure.
Integrated Shock Dissipation: While the rail is rigid, the GRXRLSX01 is designed to interface with an energy-absorbing lanyard to cap the Maximum Arrest Force (MAF) below the critical $6text{ kN}$ threshold.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Model Number
GRXRLSX01
Primary Material
AISI 304/316 Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism
Cam-Inertia Gravity Brake
Compatibility
Groxx Vertical Rigid Rail Systems
Static Strength
$ge 15text{ kN}$
Safe Working Load
Rated for 1 User ($140text{ kg}$ max capacity)
Unit Weight
800 g
Hardware & Operational Safety
Stainless Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel to ensure the locking cams and springs remain free of corrosion, which is vital for the mechanical timing of the fall arrest function.
Ergonomic Release: Features a manual bypass or release trigger that allows the user to easily remove or attach the slider at designated “gate” sections of the vertical rail.
Smooth Transit: Internal low-friction bushings are utilized to ensure the slider does not “chatter” or hang up during climbing, reducing user fatigue.
Compliance & EN Regulations
The GRXRLSX01 is engineered and certified according to the most stringent European standards for vertical fall protection:
EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017: This is the primary regulation for Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line. The GRXRLSX01 meets the updated requirements for “function testing” under cold, hot, and sandy conditions, ensuring the locking mechanism works in all environments.
PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425: Complies with the essential health and safety requirements for Category III personal protective equipment.
Lateral Pull Test: Meets the specific EN 353-1 requirements for lateral loading, ensuring the slider stays captured by the rail even if the user falls sideways or away from the ladder.
The Groxx Advantage
The GRXRLSX01 provides a level of security and comfort that cable-based vertical lifelines cannot match. By utilizing a rigid track, the slider eliminates “cable whip” and the elastic “bounce” associated with fall arrests on wire rope, providing the climber with a much higher degree of actual and perceived safety during high-elevation transitions.
