CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EQUIPMENT

A particularly challenging area of activity is when the worker is required to move into confined spaces. Karam Africa provides the right confined space entry equipment that allows easy overhead access in and retrieval of personnel and material from such confined space areas.

TRIPODS

AVAILABILITY: In stock

SA 43


KARAM offers Hexapod for entries in confined spaces which are below ground level and larger in hole size.

  • Specifically designed for entry, rescue and lifting into confined spaces with larger openings and below the ground level.
  • Ideal for use in trenches, large holes, mines and lift shafts.
  • Made from lightweight Aluminium Alloy
  •  Mobile Roller Pulley used as an anchor to provide user mobility for a maximum of 2300 mm.
  • Stopper to locate the anchorage point over the user’s head on desired location of user.
  • Can be used with three Aluminium Anchorage pulleys (AP 012SS) at the head of both the Tripods and Anchorage Pulley AP 017SS(BB) at the centre for guiding the cable of rescue Winch.
  • Can be used by two users in case of rescue only.
  • Has two auxiliary eye bolts in both the Tripods each as attachment points.
  • Steel Support Shoes provided with rubber sole to increase friction and impart more stability.
  • Hexapod is provided with an inbuilt fixture for attaching our Winch PN 801A and Retrieval Blocks PCGS 20R(N), PCGS 25R and PCGS 30R with the help of mounting bracket PN 800(45).

AVAILABILITY: In stock

SA 17


When it comes to confined space entry / rescue, it is essential that the equipment operates perfectly and quickly. Keeping this in mind, KARAM introduces Megapod: a convenient product that provides a stable overhead anchorage point. The Megapod comes with wide and fully adjustable aluminium telescopic legs for use in particularly challenging areas of work
eg. manholes, tanks etc.

  • Is equipped with high quality rugged systems that ensure superior performance.
  • Made from Aluminium that makes it extremely lightweight and portable.
  • Easily set-up by just one worker and can be transported from one work area to another.
  • Consists of pre-installed universal mounting attachments to easily mount the Winch and Retrieval Block when used with SA 17(25) Winch Bracket and
    SA 17(26) Retrieval Bracket.
  • Inner and outer adjustment can be achieved by sliding telescope legs.
  • Can be used with all the Winches PN 801(DP), PN 817(DP), PN 801(40)(DP), PN 818(DP), PN 818SR(DP), PN 818(C)(DP) and Retrieval Fall Arrester Blocks PCGS 20R(N), PCGS 25R and PCGS 30R with the help of their universal mounting brackets for Winches and Retrieval Blocks respectively.
  • Strength of anchor point is greater than 23kN.
  • Comes with a sturdy bag to pack.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

DA 01


KARAM Davit Arm is specially designed for confined space entry/rescue applications. It is ideal for providing portable, safe overhead anchorage in large confined areas like manholes,
storage tanks etc. It also allows the user to adjust the height accordingly for overhead clearance restrictions.

  • The system DA 01 breaks down into five components for easy storage, transport and set-up. No tools are required for assembly.
  • The modular design allows the use of various fixed and portable bases and an optional mast with extensions.
  • Cantilever arm comes with 3 adjustment positions for the user to adjust the height as per the requirement.
  • Comes with foldable legs for easy transportation and installation purpose.
  • Comes with multi anchorage point for rescue purpose.
  • Comes with inbuilt swivel feature, Davit column assembly can be rotated even under load upto 360° by removing the locking pins provided to lock column and H-Base.
  • Spirit Leveler in base assembly to check the accuracy of surface level and to make the davit balanced at time of installation.
  • Comes with 2 Pre-installed lower mounting bracket assembly [DA 01(19)] for easy installation of Winch and Retrieval on Davit.
  • Compatible with KARAM Winch PN 801(DP), PN 817(DP), PN 818(C)(DP), PN 818(DP) and PN 818SR(DP) and Retrieval Blocks PCGS 20R(N) and PCGS 30R.
  • Retrieval Block can be mounted on column with bracket lower assembly by using universal mounting bracket SA 17(26).
  • Certified to EN 795:2012 Type B and AS/NZS 5532:2013.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN 800(DP)


Tripod is one such product that can be used for easy access by a worker into confined spaces such as man-holes, tanks, etc. It provides a means of controlled ascent and descent, as well as protection from fall, should the depth of the space require it.

  • Comes with double integral head mounted pulleys which is permanently incorporated in the cast aluminum head of the Tripod and provides independent passing over of cable from a Winch and a Retrieval Block.
  • Consists of two auxiliary eye bolts as attachment points.
  • Material of cast head and legs: Aluminium Alloy.
  • Consists of Steel support-shoes provided with rubber sole to increase friction and impart more stability.
  • Strength of anchorage point is greater than 23 kN.
  • Every Tripod is provided with pre-installed universal mounting attachments to easily mount the Winch and Retrieval Blocks.
  • Can be used with Winches PN 801(DP), PN 817(DP), when used with PN 800(44) Winch Bracket and Retrieval Blocks PCGS 20R, and PCGS 30R when used with PN 800(45) Retrieval Bracket.
  • Comes with a sturdy bag to pack.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN 801(DP)


  • Equipped with Advanced Dual Load Advantage (DLA) Gear System to give and effortless use of the Winch.
  • Equipped with bolting fixture for robust fitting on to the Tripod PN 800(DP).
  • To be used with a Retractable Fall Arrester when deployed for raising or lowering a person.
  • Can be mounted on Tripod and K-pod with the help of their universal mounting brackets respectively.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN 817(DP)


  • Ideal for Rescue.
  • Comes with Shock Absorbing Feature.
  • To be used with a Retractable Fall Arrester when deployed for raising or lowering a person.
  • Can be mounted on Tripod and K-pod with the help of their universal mounting brackets respectively.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN 900


KARAM introduces K-Pod which provides a safe and secure system for easy access to confined spaces. The K-Pod is an ideal choice to provide overhead anchorage which can be mounted on different bases.

  • Made of highly corrosion resistant stainless steel, and can swivel a complete 360 degrees on its mounted base, hence providing a versatile reach and access.
  • Height of the Cantilever arm of the K-Pod is adjustable. This enables the use of the K-Pod even in those areas where the roof height is small.
  • Can be easily mounted on the floor as well as on the wall through special floor and wall mounting brackets which are made available as per need. The K-pod can also be mounted on the floor of heavy vehicles, hence making it extremely versatile in use.
  • Cantilever is equipped with universal mounting bracket PN 900(14) to install Winches PN 801(DP) and PN 817(DP) onto the K-Pod.
  • Retrieval Fall Arrester Block PCGS 30R, PCGS 20R can also be installed for easy retrieval and arresting the fall of the user using the specialized mounting bracket PN 900(06) and PN 900(07) respectively.

CONFINED SPACE KITS

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN654


This Kit is meant for personnel who are required to move into and for retrieval of personnel from Confined Spaces.
Distinctive Features:
  • Comprehensive KIT for lifting and lowering materials and personnel.
  • Provides Safety to the personnel from falling into confined spaces.
  • Comes with Sturdy bag with Slings for easy Carrying.
  • Conforms to all relevant CE norms.

AVAILABILITY: In stock

PN655


This Kit is meant for personnel who are required to move into confined spaces, using the KARAM Cantilever K-Pod. Confirms to all relevant CE norms.