Description
Made in the USA | Built for Rescue Teams | Fully Adjustable
The RNR 8mm Litter Purcells provide a lightweight, compact, and easily customizable solution for securely supporting a rescue litter during vertical or horizontal raises and lowers. Built from high-strength and field proven RNR 8mm Poseidon Series Prusik Cord, these adjustable tethers provide rescuers total control over patient positioning without the need of bulky hardware.
The Purcells are available in 34″ and 68″ lengths and can be used in many different configurations depending on your agency’s needs. Purcells are an excellent option for litter rigging due to the easy of adjustment, energy absorption in the event of a minor fall or shock load, and extremely lightweight and packable.
Few Possible Configurations
Configuration 1:
- 4 x 68″ Litter Purcells
- 2 x 10mm Delta Links https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/camp-safety-delta-10-mm-screw-links/
- 1 x Medium Rigging Plate https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/rnr-7-hole-medium-rigging-plate/
- 4 x Elite Carabiners (purcells can be girth hitched to the litter rail in place of carabiners. Please note that girth hitching can cause premature wear, so be sure to visually inspect for damage) https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/omega-pacific-elite-keylock-screw-lok-nfpa-2/
Configuration 2:
- 2 x 68″ Litter Purcells
- 2 x 34″ Litter Purcells
- 2 x 10mm Delta Links https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/camp-safety-delta-10-mm-screw-links/
- 1 x Medium Rigging Plate https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/rnr-7-hole-medium-rigging-plate/
- 4 x Elite Carabiners (purcells can be girth hitched to the litter rail in place of carabiners. Please note that girth hitching can cause premature wear, so be sure to visually inspect for damage) https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/omega-pacific-elite-keylock-screw-lok-nfpa-2/
Configuration 3: (This option offers the most versatility)
- 2 x 68″ Litter Purcells
- 2 x 34″ Litter Purcells
- 2 x 10mm Delta Links https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/camp-safety-delta-10-mm-screw-links/
- 1 x Medium Rigging Plate https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/rnr-7-hole-medium-rigging-plate/
- 4 x Elite Carabiners (purcells can be girth hitched to the litter rail in place of carabiners. Please note that girth hitching can cause premature wear, so be sure to visually inspect for damage) https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/omega-pacific-elite-keylock-screw-lok-nfpa-2/
- 1 x Oval Carabiner https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/omega-pacific-raider-aluminum-keylock-3-stage-quik-lok/
- 1 x Aztek System https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/rnr-aztek-elite-kit-complete/
Benefits:
- Each leg of the Purcell can be quickly shortened or lengthened making patient orientation fast and precise.
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Because it’s made of prusik cord and uses friction knots, it naturally absorbs energy in the event of a minor fall or shock load.
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Offers an ideal blend of strength, flexibility, and dynamic energy absorption.
- Use in horizontal or vertical litter evacuations, helicopter hoist operations, confined space rescues, and mountain rescue scenarios.
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Lightweight and Packable-Perfect for minimalist alpine and rescue gear setups
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Supplied with CNC sewn terminations. The sewn eye is easy to inspect, low profile, and stronger than knots.
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Color coded lengths for ease of identification
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Constructed from our reliable tried and true 8mm Poseidon Series Prusik Cord.
- Perfect for Alpine rescue teams, SAR, fire department, military, and industrial rescue applications
Proudly manufactured in Western, PA
*Purcells do not come pretied in a hitch*
