Super-lightweight high strength carbon fibre spreader bars.
Carbon fibre is the next generation for lightweight performance in rigging related stunt work, the sleaved Aluminium spreader bar heads add strength and protect the carbon tube ends.
- Always ensure that the dropper lines from the spreader to the performer are vertical or slight inside the length of the spreader.
- The top droppers connecting the spreader to the working line must be at an angle of 60degrees or bigger. An easy rule of thumb is to always make the droppers the same length or slightly longer the total spreader length.
- NOT NOT EXCEED ANGLES LESS THAN 60 DEGREES, doing so can increase stresses placed on the carbon fibre tubing.
| Horizontal Sling Angle Degrees | Load Angle Factor =L/H |
| 90 | 1.000 |
| 60 | 1.155 |
| 50 | 1.305 |
| 45 | 1.414 |
| 30 | 2.000 |
The load on each leg of sling = Vertical Load x load angle factor
- USE a 10:1 ratio on the 20kN break strength, allowing an SWL 200kg
- Never hang or load from the carbon tube, this will cause it to fail.
- DO NOT EXCEED 2kN on end pick. This point is not load-bearing. End pick is for directional tagging to orientate the performer’s direction. This can be done with monofilament line of low break strength.
- SPREADER BARS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR SHOCK LOADING.
Recommended shackle: Wichard 6mm Stainless Bow Shackle WWL 440kg
Always seek professional training and advice before use.
Maintenance and cleaning:
Keep all solvents away from carbon fibre tubing and the Aluminium attachment ends. Wipe ends and tubes with a clean damp cloth free from solvents.
When storing keep moisture free and away from UV light.