- Vacuum Pad Fall Restraint System

Operational Elements

Wingrip can be used anywhere an aircraft is parked, inside or out on the
apron. All that is needed is a compressed air or nitrogen supply. The system is light to carry and is a one man operation. It consists of a vacuum pad, vacuum module, vacuum hose, full harness, safety lanyard and work positioning rope.

• The vacuum pad is compressed against the aircraft skin by atmospheric pressure and held in place due to the negative pressure beneath the pad.
  
• The Wingrip system is powered by compressed air or nitrogen.
  
• The Wingrip system is completely non-electrical, therefore the
  requirements for long electrical cables, mobile generators and
  a battery charging system are not required.
  
• The Wingrip system is safe and utilizes a non-electrical
  operation that is absolutely safe in all environments.
  
• The Wingrip pads can be used singly on the wings or fuselage or
  connected in series to cover a full wing span.
  
• In the event of a failure of the air/nitrogen supply an audible warning
  alarm will sound and the Wingrip pads will maintain a safe working
  vacuum for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  
• Using the work positioning rope attachment the worker is given a
  working area of approx. 3 m x 3 m. The work positioning rope is ideal for working on the trailing edge of the wing where the materials used do not suit the placement of a vacuum pad.