In detail
“Higher, faster, safer, smaller”
The Atlas APA-2 Powered Ascender is a small and compact rope ascender, optimized around single person capacity, which can lift up to 350 lbs / 158 kg directly, and handles ropes from 6.5-9 mm in diameter. It can operate at maritime depth (submersible to 10m) and has a hot-swappable battery.
In comparison to the APA-4 and APA-5, the APA-2 is the low-profile option in the Atlas motorised ascender range. It is designed to meet a uniquely broad range of operational, environmental, and technical performance challenges that military operators experience, delivering reliable performance in a critically minimal footprint for size, weight, and employability ruggedization.
Typical reach height is 427m (1400ft) with the high capacity battery.
Safety features include an ergonomic safety lock for operation, emergency mechanical descent possible without battery and a non-volatile battery if punctured by ballistic.
Weights (with battery)
LP - 8.1kg / 17.75lbs
STD - 9.6kg / 21.3lbs
HC - 11.9kg / 26.3lbs
Certifications
- Meets relevant IMCA standards for safe use of electricity underwater
- Meets relevant standards for Safe Use Energized System at Operational Maritime Depth by U.S Navy Experimental Diving Unit
- NAVSEA 9310 Certified by US DoD
- US DoD Test and Evaluation Command Safety Confirmation – Certification for Operational Use
- Environmental: MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 167
| Product Name | Weight (Body) | Dimensions | Typical Reach Height | Max Direct Lift Capacity | Ascent Descent Speed | Rope Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Powered Ascender APA-2 | 6.2kg / 13.7lbs | 28.6 x 13.97 x 20.32cm / 11.25 x 5.5 x 8in | 427m / 1400ft | 158kg / 350lbs | Variable | 6.5-9mm |
