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TRU-Lock Auto Belay Carabiner with Dual Connection option

The TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner is the most advanced Auto Belay carabiner available.

The most sophisticated auto belay carabiner currently on the market is the TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner. Our engineers created an aluminum carabiner specifically for Auto Belays after collecting data from more than 30,000 field-installed devices and 1 billion TRUBLUE uses annually.

The finest carabiner for your Auto Belay is this specially designed one, which combines cutting-edge TRU-Lock gate technology with a premium swivel and an integrated dual point connection.

Features and Benefits

TRU-Lock Technology

  • Smooth action TRU triple stage automatic locking gate
  • Precise gate machining mitigates dynamic rollout and eliminates premature gate wear
  • Ergonomic textured gate collar is easy to use in all conditions
  • No-snag nose for easy connection and positive closure

Dual Connector Compatible

  • Integrated full-strength, rated secondary connection point on carabiner spine allows optional dual connector integration
  • Use of secondary connector is flexible for operational compatibility and maintains swivel operation
  • Included dogbone for attaching optional secondary connector to system

Premium Build Quality

  • Precision forged anodized 7075 T6 aluminum body with I-Beam weight saving modern aesthetic
  • Swivel designed exclusively for flat webbing attachment
  • High quality polymer bushing swivel resists corrosion and rotates freely even in harsh environments
  • Third party tested for strength and compatibility with international standards
  • Innovative geometry maximizes gate opening and minimizes overall size to make TRU-Lock the most compact aluminum ANSI rated swivel carabiner available

The Implications For You

All TRUBLUE devices and replacement webbings currently only ship with the TRU-Lock Carabiner. When ordering the TRUBLUE Auto Belay or replacement webbing, you have the option of choosing the TRU-Lock Carabiner as your webbing connector.

An novel integrated attachment point for a secondary connection to the climber is present on the TRU-Lock Triple Stage Locking Carabiner. To reduce the likelihood of erroneous user attachment, this inbuilt backup option can be utilized for competitive or leisure climbing.

The TRU-Lock Triple Stage Locking Carabiner has an innovative integrated attachment point for a secondary connection to the climber. This integrated backup option can be used for recreational or competition climbing to minimize the possibility of incorrect user attachment.
This purpose-built carabiner combines advanced TRU-Lock gate technology with a high quality swivel and integrated dual point connection to be the best carabiner for your Auto Belay.

TRU-Lock Dual Connection Carabiner

Used Components

The EN362 triple locking connector and an EN566 sling that can be securely girth hitched to the TRU-Lock Carabiner make up the secondary connection hardware. Materials like aramids and UHMWPE (Dyneema, Spectra) shouldn’t be utilized because they often don’t work with girth hitch connections because their strength is significantly reduced. With this type of use, materials like nylon and polyester are typically more appropriate. Due to the high likelihood of cross loading or multiplying forces through constrained motion and the associated leverage imposed on the TRU-Lock secondary connection point, metallic connectors are not permitted.

Climber Connection

Assuming that such an attachment technique is operationally compatible, a user may be linked to both primary and secondary connectors at the same rated harness attachment point or to numerous harness attachment points. When possible, connectors’ gates should face in the other direction.

Considerations

Additional factors that may vary depending on the operation include:

  • Secondary connector length: It ought to be as small as possible and not be loaded during normal operation.
  • Inspection: Girth hitches should be loosened and inspected regularly to check for wear
  • Secondary Connection Loading: The secondary connector has a tendency to rotate into a potential cross- or gate-loading configuration because it is not loaded when in operation. To preserve appropriate orientation and guarantee that the connection stays connected to the TRU-Lock Carabiner and is not left on harnesses after use, think about using a lanyard keeper or caught eye carabiner.

Recommendations for Secondary Connector Products and Systems

Keep the following guidelines in mind as you plan how to construct the secondary connector:

  • Nylon or polyester should be used for the lanyard.
  • You should enable the lanyard to be girth hitched.
  • The lanyard needs to have EN566 certification.
  • The carabiner needs to be triple-locking and EN362-certified.
  • Lanyard keepers are highly advised to secure the carabiner to the sling.

The majority of quickdraw slings made of polyamid or polyester that are 13mm and larger are suitable, but the system shown below is an example that satisfies the criteria for the secondary connection hardware:

The TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner is the most advanced Auto Belay carabiner available. Our engineers gathered feedback from over 30,000 devices in the field and 1 billion annual TRUBLUE uses to design an aluminum carabiner specifically for Auto Belays.
The TRU-Lock Triple Stage Locking Carabiner has an innovative integrated attachment point for a
secondary connection to the climber. This integrated backup option can be used for recreational or competition climbing to minimize the possibility of incorrect user attachment.

How to buy the Dual Connection option?

If you want to order the Dual Connection option for the TRU-Lock Auto Belay Carabiner, select the Aluminium TRU-Lock as webbing connector. The Dual connection option is available as option in the shop.

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