Our Foundation: Engineering Excellence

Revolutionizing Trolley Technology: The Mag Brake Trolley

Our engineering and design prowess are vital to our identity. Our proprietary magnetic braking technology and engineering expertise work together to provide individuals with amazing adventure experiences while also improving operational efficiency for enterprises. These fundamental objectives serve as the guiding principles for the design and development of all Thrill Syndicate products.

In the world of adventure items, dependability is everything. The joy of climbing, ziplining, or free falling should come without fear. A dedication to risk management is the cornerstone of success for facility operators. Our products are trusted around the world for their dependability and ability to manage the inherent risks of these adventurous situations. In this first of three parts, we’ll look at how we design for dependability.

Your Role in Maintaining Life-Saving Adventure Devices

It is critical to realize that our electronics are not self-contained. While we design, make, and sell them, we rely on our customers to correctly install, inspect, maintain, and operate them according to the device manuals. Our devices, as life-saving equipment, require annual service, which is an important component of ownership. All of our device webbings must be inspected on a regular basis. Our website has information on how to extend the life of your webbing.

There is typically a moment of hesitation when a new climber encounters a climbing auto belay for the first time, or when a jumper is about to take a leap of faith with our magnetic free fall devices. This unknown contraption that promises to catch and lower them to the earth may appear intimidating. The device’s inner workings are not apparent, and the science behind our magnetic braking technique may appear magical. They may be unaware of the stringent testing and safety requirements to which we comply. Nonetheless, they place their faith in our engineering and manufacturing and take the leap of faith.

We understand the hesitation, but nothing makes us happier than seeing someone utilize our gadgets for the first time and return to solid ground with a smile on their face. Our goal is to provide an experience that is exhilarating, enjoyable, and filled with smiles, whether they are experiencing our magnetic braking free fall devices, letting go at the top of a climbing route with the climbing auto belay, or coming in for a smooth landing with the our magnetic zip line brake.

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing — Climbing Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

Unleashing the Power of Eddy Currents for Safer Adventures

Our products use eddy current magnetic brakes to provide smooth and reliable adventure experiences while reducing risk. Magnetic braking, unlike standard brake systems, does not need any moving elements. Similar to eddies in a river, the force exerted by the circular motion of aluminum arms through a magnetic field results in opposing eddy currents within the arms. Without any physical contact, these eddy currents resist the magnetic force and provide the necessary braking force.

Because there are no friction brake pads to wear out, potentially fail, or need replacement, and no hydraulic systems that require on-site inspection and re-pressurizing, this unique feature of our products improves reliability and lowers maintenance costs. When you’re leaping from 15 meter, releasing go at the top of a climbing route, or zipping down a cable at speeds of up to 60 kilometer per hour, our technology gives you the peace of mind you need.

Consider yourself standing on a platform far above the ground, prepared to jump off for the sheer thrill of it. Taking that leap violates every instinct, and the last thing you want to think about is the device that’s intended to catch you. Our magnetic braking technology, which is developed to give a stress-free adventure experience, is trusted globally. Because our braking mechanism has no touching elements, there are no sacrificial wear parts.

The Rigorous Testing Behind Our Climbing Auto Belays

Thrill Syndicate devices are used a billion times every year, with innumerable daily field tests. Every day, this corresponds to nearly two million safe descents and zip line pauses. Users, operators, and owners of these devices can have perfect peace of mind knowing they have the most painstakingly tested auto belay, free fall device, or zip line brake, thanks to a decade of impeccable safety record and the highest degree of third-party certifications. Let’s go over the numerous steps that a device must go through before it can be used at a venue.

Climbing Auto Belays have been independently tested and certified to meet relevant requirements in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand for over ten years. The Climbing Auto Belays undertook its most severe testing in 2019 and emerged victorious with updated certification to both EN 341 and EN 360, since requirements are constantly amended and updated. Every CE Certified descender device (compatible with EN Standards that apply to a wide range of devices, including microwaves, phones, and climbing equipment) is subjected to rigorous third-party lab testing. The Free Fall Devices recently replicated Climbing Auto Belays experience by undergoing the same rigorous third-party testing.

EN 341 offers a letter grade from A to D based on the functionality of a descender after multiple loadings. All of these “grades” are passable, just like in school, but a D-rated item is intended for one-time use, and the descent tests rise rapidly as we approach class A. Climbing Auto Belays and Free Fall Devices have not only been class A tested, but have also been subjected to 10 times the number of descents required for a regular class A test. Despite being subjected to harsh conditions, these devices continued to function, proving the remarkable strength of magnets.

The unique capability of Thrill Syndicate devices to safely stop a dynamic load is the focus of EN 360 testing. Several belay systems are not designed to resist dynamic loading and thus cannot be used. Climbing Auto Belays, on the other hand, will work flawlessly, ensuring the user’s safety even if the climber outpaces webbing retraction, jumps while ascending an obstacle, or mistakenly pulls out moments before falling and loading the device. The EN360 Certification ensures that these devices will restrict the forces on the climber when it halts their fall and begins to lower them, and that the braking system will stay intact and ready to perform. Magnets make this conceivable, whereas friction or hydraulic systems simply do not.

Finally, before being combined into a device, every single component – from bolts to gears to webbing – is thoroughly inspected. After all parts have been assembled and other quality control tests have been performed, each item is placed in a simulator and extensively tested for real-world performance multiple times before being packaged and dispatched.

Unifying Adventures with Thrill Syndicate’s Magnetic Tech

Thrill Syndicate’s exceptional braking technology is universally trusted, whether in the frigid expanse of the Arctic or the lush kingdoms of tropical islands. It takes a lot of strength to be the backbone of the world’s longest and fastest zip lines! Our magnetic zip line brake, which uses the same cutting-edge stopping technology as our Climbing Auto Belays, assures a thrilling yet safe stop at the end of a high-adrenaline zipping adventure. Owners all over the world rely on our magnetic zip line brakes for complete security.

Climbing Facilities with High Traffic

Climbing Auto Belays dependability is unquestionable in an atmosphere where climbing activities are increased while staff engagement is reduced. It has earned the trust of the world’s largest and most prestigious climbing wall and fun climb builders. By putting your trust in Magnetic Climbing Auto Belays, you join a small group of world-class facilities that will not jeopardize their operations with subpar products.

The Ultimate Extreme Adventure Experience

Few thrills can compare to free-falling on our magnetic braking free fall devices. These products, which are specially built to fit a wide spectrum of thrill seekers, provide an authentic freefall sensation of more than 30 feet. The Thrill Syndicate Flight Family increases the pleasure of being so close to the ground while providing an extremely secure catch. The magnetic braking free fall devices are trusted by the world’s finest adventure facilities to give a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience.

Before reaching the end-user, each Thrill Syndicate product is meticulously handmade, and submitted to demanding testing processes. This is a tool you can rely on, both for your business and for your personal life.

Every Magnetic Climbing Auto Belay is an example of meticulous craftsmanship from Thrill Syndicate. Before reaching the end user, each device is subjected to a battery of testing to assure its ultimate safety. This is a product on which you may stake your company and your life.

At Thrill Syndicate, we believe in a fourth constant: the dependable and consistent operation of our products, which is required by the unchangeable laws of physics. Our brake cores use mechanical components to regulate braking force rather than create it, always failing to a safe, full-braking state. We leverage the power of magnets for a exceptional experience every time, unlike other systems that rely on friction or hydraulic pressures, which can vary under different situations and can provide unpleasant force. Magnets provide resistance without causing friction—this is the actual magic of our technology. Magnets work in all conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and dry. Furthermore, because there is no contact within the brake core, wear and tear are almost non-existent, even after a billion descents every year.

Eddy currents, or the production of opposing magnetic fields by moving parts, enable braking. What does this imply for end users? Magnetic Climbing Auto Belays self-regulating brake core actively ensures a smooth, constant descent for everyone as long as webbing extends from the device. The braking technology of Thrill Syndicate products will continue to deliver steadfast service as long as the laws of physics hold. This is a product in which you can have complete faith.

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