SKYLOTEC Gordon Rescue Fall Arrest Block

The SKYLOTEC GORDON RESCUE is a compact, multifunctional fall-arrest and rescue device engineered for demanding work-at-height environments. Combining a lightweight milled-aluminum housing with durable steel components, it provides dependable protection without adding excessive weight to rope-access or rescue systems.

In the event of a fall, the device automatically locks onto the rope to arrest movement. It can be used as a fall arrester, lead or secondary belay device, and—when combined with approved pulleys and connectors—as part of a self-locking mechanical-advantage system. Its bidirectional operation and compatibility with approved ropes in application-specific lengths make it suitable for confined-space entry, climbing access, and technical rescue.

Key Features

• Combines fall-arrest and rescue-belay functions
• Automatically locks onto the rope during a fall
• Suitable for access, lead belaying, and secondary rescue belay
• Operates in either direction
• Compatible with approved ropes in application-specific lengths
• Can be incorporated into a self-locking pulley system
• Lightweight and compact for elevated work
• Robust aluminum and steel construction
• Rated for a single user weighing between 5 and 140 kg
• Suitable for confined spaces, shafts, towers, and rescue operations
• Maximum specified service life of up to 20 years, subject to inspection and manufacturer requirements

Technical Specifications

• Brand: SKYLOTEC
• Product: GORDON RESCUE
• Part Number: HSG-020-R
• Product Type: Fall arrester and rescue-belay device
• Minimum User Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
• Maximum User Weight: 140 kg (308 lb)
• Maximum Number of Users: One
• Material: Aluminum and steel
• Color: Black
• Net Weight: Approximately 1.8 kg (about 4 lb)
• Minimum Operating Temperature: −35°C (−31°F)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 45°C (113°F)
• Maximum Specified Service Life: 20 years
• Standards: ANSI Z359.14:2014 and EN 360:2002
• E-Class Number: 40-02-01-03
• Applications: Fall arrest, rope access, confined-space entry, lead belaying, and technical rescue
• Standards: ANSI Z359.14:2014; EN 360:2002; EN 795 Type B

Compatibility Notice

Compatible rope, connectors, pulleys, anchors, and other system components may be required and are sold separately. Use only ropes and components approved by SKYLOTEC for the intended configuration.

Safety Notice: This is specialized life-safety equipment intended for trained personnel. Installation, system configuration, inspection, and operation must follow SKYLOTEC’s current instructions and applicable safety regulations. The maximum service life is not a guaranteed usable lifetime; retirement depends on inspection results, usage, loading events, environmental exposure, storage conditions, and manufacturer requirements.