RR-402 RD2 Stop-and-Go Controlled Descender

The PGTEC RR-402 RD2 is a hand-operated stop-and-go controlled descender that gives rope-access technicians fingertip regulation of descent speed on single 10-13 mm kernmantle ropes, certified to EN 12841 as a type C descender. Where a simple rack relies on the user feeding rope by hand, the RD2 adds a rounded navy-blue ergonomic control lever that the operator squeezes to release rope and lets go to brake, delivering an intuitive 'squeeze to move, release to stop' feel that is especially valuable on long, repeated descents, on confined ropes where the working face is close, and when carrying tools or painting equipment. The cam mechanism inside the anodised aluminium body self-tightens under load, so that a sudden slip or weight shift does not send the technician into a runaway descent. The device clips to the harness sternal attachment with a stainless screw-gate carabiner, and a short length of navy kernmantle rope is threaded through the channel and locked at the lower end with a stopper knot. Designed for arborists, facade access crews, rope-assisted rescue teams and inspection technicians working on dams, silos and industrial plant, the RD2 balances precision control with the rugged simplicity that field teams need. It accepts rope diameters from 10 mm to 13 mm, supports a maximum user and tool load of 140 kg, and weighs only 340 g. PGTEC supplies the RD2 with a detailed training guide, an inspection card and a five-year guarantee; replacement levers, cam springs and axles are stocked as standard spare parts so that a worn unit can be serviced rather than discarded, lowering the total cost of ownership for contractors running large rope-access teams.