Escape Device from Sterling Carves Out New Niche in Market

Oct. 24, 2016
FCX is also available in over thirty-six different kit configurations and seven complete escape systems.

Sterling Rope Company, Inc., the life-safety manufacturer that built the first ever 100 percent Technora® fire escape rope for FDNY, launches a competitively-priced rescue device that clearly puts the firefighter first. Not only does the FCX offer superior descent modulation and over-pull protection, it is also available in over thirty-six different kit configurations and seven complete escape systems.

“The FCX’s smart and intuitive design gives firefighters confidence in knowing they can get out quickly and safely, even without knowing what lies ahead,” says Josh Walls, R&D Director at Sterling.

FCX Features:

-          Superior braking modulation for a controlled descent, backed with over-pull protection

-          Click-to-neutral capability makes quick work of horizontal movement and payout

-          Spring-loaded handle stays out of the way until needed, preventing snags

-          Elevated side rails eliminate glove and sill interference

-          Built from U.S precision-machined 7075-T6 aluminum

-          Strong and lightweight with an MBS of 3,035 lbs and weighing only 7.8 oz.

-          UL-Certified to NFPA 1983 individually and as a part of integrated Sterling Escape Systems

From every FCX device sold, $1 will be donated to the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation to aid fire departments in purchasing personal life safety systems and send teams to firefighter survival training.

Availability:

The FCX device is available individually, in multiple kit configurations and in seven different UL-Certified NFPA Escape Systems. Kit components include the FCX, 50’ of heat resistant escape rope, an anchor hook, SafeD™ carabiner to attach to a harness, as well as a heat resistant bag for storage. 

The FCX will be available on February 1st, 2017. For questions, sales inquiries or to schedule a demo, please contact 1-800-788-ROPE or email [email protected].

Sterling Rope Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of life-safety rope, cord, and hardware. Made right here in the USA, Sterling has worked hard to develop the best product for use in climbing, rope rescue, arbor, fire, industrial safety, work access and OEM markets. Sterling strives to be the front runner in innovation and work closely with companies, both large and small, to develop superior products for their needs.

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