PowerQuick has a new rental program through which a PowerQuick ascender kit can be rented at an affordable daily rate. Ideal for companies who want to "try-before-they-buy" or only need the ascender occasionally for special projects. Download the rental form for rates and program specifics.
To help through these difficult financial times -- particularly for small business customers -- we have initiated a leasing program through which you can purchase an ascender kit for small monthly payments. Click for More Information
Trials at Horse Hollow Wind Farm
The PowerQuick Team recently conducted trials at the Horse Hollow Wind Farm. Conclusions:
Unlike climb assist technologies the PowerQuick relieves 100% of the climbing stress.
Provides easy-to-deploy, safe on-site rescue for multiple users in confined spaces.
Is flexible in that it can be used inside of the tower and for exterior climbs for maintenance.
No complex (expensive) installations. Requires only an approved anchorage for 1/2-inch rope
Developed and tested under a DARPA contract for the US military, the PowerQuick Ascender is a powered climber that provides powered ascent and powered and manual descent. Whether used as a work access tool or for on-site rescue capability, the PowerQuick Ascender is quick to deploy using standard climbing rope, eliminates climber fatigue, and provides for increased worker safety. Unlike climb assist type systems, when used for tower applications the PowerQuick requires no costly installation and is flexible in that it can be used in any location in which a rope can be rigged.
The PowerQuick PQ 500-1 features include:
-- 600-pound capacity designed for rescue and industrial applications.
-- Includes remote control
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-- Designed for single person operation, but handles 2 people.
-- Exceeds OSHA, ANSI, CE, CSA and other applicable safety requirements.
-- Can be used with a variety of lifting chairs and platforms.
-- 600 to 800 feet of climb per charge depending on load. Use multiple batteries for longer climbs.
-- Versions for hazardous locations.
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Hangtime Installers in Bellflower CA use the PowerQuick with a seat board for those "long" jobs such as this one on a Las Vegas, NV high-rise.
Congrats to Edge Ascension
Our team in Canada just stood up Edge Ascension, a new company through which they are featuring the PowerQuick ascender product. They also just posted their new web page with a blog site which is hosted by Edwin Mudge. Edwin, the talented and energetic Alan Fischer, John Davis and the rest of their team have put in a lot of work on behalf of PowerQuick. Visit them at http://www.edgeascension.com Make a stop by their blog and share your thoughts and experiences.
PowerQuick Ascender was a hit at the SOFEX international trade show this month. The booth was set up by our PowerQuick Jordan General Manager Fawaz Al-Saraireh as a venue to reach the growing construction and oil markets in the region. Hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, the show was also attended by military Special Forces teams from nearly every country in the world including the US.
PowerQuick, Inc. recommends the Innovative Dennington Harness-- the latest innovation in harness technology. Click Here to learn More
Vertical Innovations has prepared a wonderful quiz in a digital web book to test your knowledge of the PowerQuick Ascender. Click below to take the test. http://www.vertical.com.au
See how the PowerQuick Ascender is used for restoration of the historic Procter Theater in New York. Click here Projects
"I am impressed that a battery operated device can do what this one does. "
Mark E. Bernhardt, PE
Director of Facility Inspection
Burgess & Niple, Inc.
We found your product to be extremely useful and innovative. We rigged a rappel/ascend setup off the Jeremiah Morrow Bridge which carries Interstate 71 over the 200 ft deep Little Miami River Valley in Lebanon, Ohio.
Everyone was comfortable with the safety and reliability of the device. Ropes were easy to rig in the device.
We got over 800 ft of ascending on a charge, battery life was good.
Universally, people said it was much easier to pull the trigger and ascend 200 ft than doing it the old fashioned manual way.
Steve Byrum, president of GMT Service Corp in Houston Texas sent us some video from one of his tower jobs. In this video Field Manager Adrienne Quinn uses the PowerQuick ascender with a spreader bar and the remote control to allow full access to the work site. GMT has been instrumental in helping us identify and develop solutions specific to the tower industry.
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Discovery Science "Beyond Tomorrow" Segment on the PowerQuick
Produced by Beyond Productions and reported by Hayden Turner. Click on the play arrow to watch streaming video. Right click and select save source to download.
The CBS show “NUMB3RS” always illustrates how science and advanced technologies play a leading roll in helping the FBI catch crooks. In the season finale episode titled The Janis List which aired May 18 the challenge was to find a way for FBI Agents David Sinclair (played by Alimi Ballard) and Colby Granger (played by Dylan Bruno) to climb to the top of a bridge to disarm a bomb. The solution -- The PowerQuick Ascender. PowerQuick CEO Cathy Jacobson spent 3 days with the crew filming the episode.
