Friction Plates
AssemblyTop and bottom aluminum or steel plates that sandwich the rope and create the friction necessary to control descent speed. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Friction Plates
4 top-level lines as of r137477| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Plate | rappel-descender-top-plate | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Bottom Plate | rappel-descender-bottom-plate | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Plate Bearing | rappel-descender-plate-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |