FK-506 FG2 Rope Grab for 11-12 mm Kernmantle Rope
Guided-Type Fall Arresters / Rope Grabs (EN 353)

The FK-506 FG2 is PGTEC's movable rope grab, certified to EN 353-2 and designed to travel up and down a 11 to 12 mm kernmantle static rope used as a flexible vertical anchor line for rope access, scaffolding, facade maintenance and tower work. The silver aluminium alloy housing with navy-blue plastic side plates clamps around the rope and uses a spring-loaded cam that rides freely as the climber moves upward or downward at walking pace, but bites instantly into the rope sheath the moment fall acceleration is detected, arresting the user within a short distance and holding peak force below 6 kN. A forged steel karabiner on the lower arm connects directly to the dorsal D-ring of an EN 361 harness, and the grab can be fitted or removed at any point along the rope by hand, without tools, which makes it popular with rescue teams, arborists, tower climbers and facade access contractors who rig their own rope on site. The FG2 is compact, weighs only 380 g and tolerates temperatures from -30 C to +50 C, and it pairs with PGTEC kernmantle static ropes, anchor slings and rescue descenders to form a complete rope-access kit. PGTEC supplies the FG2 with an inspection card, five-year warranty and batch traceability, and it is fully compatible with the 11 mm and 12 mm EN 1891 low-stretch ropes used across the rope-access industry.
Key Features
Certified to EN 353-2 guided-type fall arrester on flexible anchor line
Fits 11 mm and 12 mm EN 1891 kernmantle static ropes
Spring-loaded cam rides freely and locks on fall acceleration
Peak arresting force limited below 6 kN
Tool-free installation and removal at any point on the rope
Forged steel karabiner integrated on lower arm
Compact 380 g aluminium body
Rope-twist indicator window for quick inspection
Wide operating temperature range -30 C to +50 C
Technical Data
Model: FG2
Product Code: FK-506
Standard: EN 353-2:2002 guided type on flexible anchor line
Rope Compatibility: 11 mm or 12 mm kernmantle static rope (EN 1891)
Arrest Distance: <= 2.0 m (depending on rope length)
Max Arresting Force: 6 kN
Max User Weight: 140 kg (harness + tools)
Housing: Forged aluminium alloy
Cam: Hardened stainless steel
Connector: Forged steel karabiner, 22 mm gate
Weight: 380 g
Colour: Silver aluminium / navy blue
Temperature Range: -30 C to +50 C
Service Life: Up to 10 years from first use
Material & Specifications
Housing: Forged aluminium alloy EN AW-7075
Side Plates: PA66 glass-fibre reinforced, navy blue
Cam: Hardened stainless steel
Spring: Stainless steel
Karabiner: Forged carbon steel, zinc plated
Rope Liner: Nylon, replaceable
Fasteners: A2 stainless steel
Rope (sold separately): Polyester/polyamide kernmantle, EN 1891
Applications
Rope-access facade and window cleaning
Scaffolding stair and access tower climbing
Arboriculture and tree-survey climbing
Wind-turbine external rope access
Rescue and confined-space escape line rigging
Bridge inspection and stonemasonry rope work
Silos, stacks and industrial chimney access
Product Advantages
Tool-free on-rope fitting - ideal for self-rigging contractors
Works with both 11 mm and 12 mm industry-standard kernmantle ropes
380 g body adds negligible weight on a long rope-access shift
Automatic cam removes timing error by the climber
PGTEC 5-year warranty with inspection card and batch traceability
Spare nylon rope liners extend service life on abrasive sites
Model | FG2 | FG1 | FG3 |
Product Code | FK-506 | FK-505 | FK-507 |
Standard | EN 353-2:2002 guided type on flexible anchor line | EN 353-1:2014 guided type on flexible anchor line | EN 353-1:2014 |
Arrest Distance | <= 2.0 m (depending on rope length) | <= 0.5 m | <= 0.5 m |
Max Arresting Force | 6 kN | 6 kN | 6 kN |
Max User Weight | 140 kg (harness + tools) | 140 kg (harness + tools) | 140 kg (harness + tools) |
Housing | Forged aluminium alloy | — | Die-cast aluminium EN AC-46000 |
Connector | Forged steel karabiner, 22 mm gate | — | Forged steel snap hook, 22 mm gate |
Weight | 380 g | — | 550 g |
Colour | Silver aluminium / navy blue | Silver aluminium / navy blue | Silver aluminium / navy blue |
Temperature Range | -30 C to +50 C | -30 C to +50 C | -30 C to +50 C |
Guide Cable | — | Galvanized steel, 8 mm, 12 m length | 8 mm galvanized steel (ordered separately) |
