Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute (Type WA)
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Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA is an escape tool with inclined spiral path inside. Made with ultra strong canvas, 5 extendable frames to realize a high safety. Approved by Fire Protection Equipment and Safety Center of Japan |
Operation of Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA (Movie)
Features of Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA
Made of special processed polyester canvas, the strength is as twice as the standard one. Because of the lightness, it can be operated by a single person.
Inclined spiral path inside, supported with 5 extendable frames. Easy and safe descent without fear seeing outside.
As inside spiral path is inclined smoothly, the descending speed is constant and durable for continuous descent.
Upper side operation only. No fixed ring on the ground is required, and direct landing is possible.
Suitable for a small space as the chute is vertically suspended.
Structure of Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA
Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA makes it possible to descend at the constant speed, which is a major improvement from a classical vertical escape chute. Chute is cylinder shape with descent canvas attached inside, supported with one frame in center in addition to 4 frames outside. The structure is well secured and strengthened. |
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Structure plan of Safety Chute |
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Main Materials of Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA
Main Materials of Safety Vertical Type Escape Chute WA is as follows.
Chute
| Part | Material | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Cylinder Canvas | Polyester | strength both sides 1,000N/3cm(100kg) or above |
| Descent Canvas | Polyester | strength both sides 800N/3cm(100kg) or above |
| Fitting Cover Canvas | Polyester | strength both sides 800N/3cm(80kg)or above |
| Extendable Frame | Polyester Belt | strength 8,900Nx5(890kg) |
Fittings
| Part | Material | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Fittings | Structural Steel | L-50x50x6 , L-65x65x6, □-50x50x2.3 |
| Entrance Fittings | Steel Pipe for General Structure | 27.2 |
Others
| Part | Material | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | Nylon, Polyester | #5,#1 |
| Guiding Rope | PP multi-filament | 16,6 |
| Hang Rope | Wirerope | 6 |
| Protection Mat | Felt | 10mm above |
| Handle | Nylon belt | 50x1.5 |









Structure plan of Safety Chute 


