Overview

Discover the Petzl Gemini: a versatile double pulley designed for efficient rope work and rescue operations. Crafted for professionals who demand reliability and performance, the Gemini stands out for its lightweight design and easy handling, making complex lifting and rope manoeuvres simpler and safer.

Engineered for Peak Efficiency

The Gemini double pulley is the go-to tool for professionals seeking to optimise their rope work and rescue techniques. Its innovative design ensures maximum efficiency and reliability during use.

Key features include:

• Lightweight and Compact: The Gemini’s aluminium construction offers a perfect balance of strength and lightness, ensuring it can be easily integrated into any rigging system without adding unnecessary weight.

• Dual Pulley System: Equipped with two sheaves mounted on sealed ball bearings, the Gemini allows for easy and efficient rope installation and provides a smooth, frictionless glide during operation.

• Versatile Integration: Its compatibility with ropes up to 11mm in diameter and the ability to function under various configurations make it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications, from rescue operations to complex rope access tasks.

• Increased Lifting Power: When used in a counterbalance system, the Gemini effectively doubles the lifting power, allowing for easier handling of heavy loads or rescue situations.

• Secure Attachment: Features a large attachment point that accommodates two carabiners, ensuring a secure and stable connection to the rigging system.

Enhanced Performance for Rope Access and Rescue

The Petzl double pulley is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional rope access and rescue operations, providing a combination of performance, versatility, and safety. 

• High Efficiency: The sealed ball bearings and dual sheave design significantly reduce the effort required for rope installations and manoeuvres, ensuring operations are conducted smoothly and efficiently.

• Adaptability: Its ability to adapt to various rope diameters and configurations makes the Gemini a flexible tool for different environments and tasks, enhancing the user’s capability to respond to a wide range of situations.

• Safety and Reliability: Crafted from high-strength aluminium, the Gemini is built to withstand harsh conditions and heavy use, ensuring reliability and safety in critical applications.

Application in Various Scenarios

The Petzl Gemini excels in a variety of settings, demonstrating its utility in complex rope systems and high-stakes rescue operations. Its design prioritises ease of use, efficiency, and safety, making it a critical component for professionals across disciplines.

• Complex Rope Systems: Ideal for setting up intricate rope configurations, the Gemini facilitates smooth operation in pulley systems, aiding in efficient load management and movement.

• Rescue Operations: In rescue scenarios, reliability and performance are paramount. The Gemini’s design ensures rapid deployment and effective handling of loads, essential for timely and safe rescue efforts.

• Versatile Use Cases: Whether it’s for industrial access, arboriculture, or emergency services, the Gemini adapts to the needs of various professional environments, providing a reliable solution for rope-based tasks.

Specifications and Certifications

• Compact double pulley design

• Special side plates for use with Prusik friction hitch in progress capture systems

• Parallel mounted sheaves for versatile hauling systems

• Auxiliary attachment point for multiple system configurations

• Sheaves mounted on sealed ball bearings

• Rope compatibility: 7 to 11 mm

• Sheave diameter: 25 mm

• Includes ball bearings for high-efficiency

• Efficiency rate: 91%

• Maximum working load: 6 kN (2 x 1.5 kN x 2)

• Breaking strength: 23 kN

• Certified CE EN 12278

• Certified NFPA 1983 Technical Use

Tailored for Professional Excellence

The Petzl Gemini double pulley is not just a tool but a partner in the rigorous world of professional rope access and rescue operations. Its lightweight design, coupled with its high efficiency and versatility, make it an indispensable assets for professionals seeking to enhance safety and performance in their work. With the ability to easily integrate into complex systems and adapt to various scenarios, the Gemini ensures that professionals have the support they need to tackle their tasks with confidence and reliability.