Petzl MICRO TRAXION is a compact and lightweight progress-capture pulley designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, self-rescue, and use as an emergency ascender. Petzl also states that the cam can be locked in the raised position, allowing the device to be used as a simple pulley.

The device uses sealed ball bearings for excellent efficiency of 91%. It is designed to work even on frozen or muddy ropes, making the MICRO TRAXION a practical solution for technical rope systems and mountain rescue applications.

Key features:

• Designed for crevasse rescue, hauling, self-rescue, and use as an emergency ascender.
• Can be used as a simple pulley by locking the cam in the raised position.
• Very light and compact at only 85 g.
• Sealed ball bearings provide high efficiency of 91%.
• Works even on frozen or muddy ropes.
• Compatible with ropes from 7 to 11 mm in diameter.
• Rope installation diagrams are engraved inside the pulley.
• A dedicated hole allows an Sm’D carabiner to be connected with a cord to make the device loss-proof.
• Compatible with RAD LINE 6 mm cord and with PUR’LINE 6 mm cord only for hauling a pack, according to Petzl.

Technical specifications:

• Type: progress-capture pulley
• Weight: 85 g
• Certifications: CE EN 567, UIAA
• Min. rope diameter: 7 mm
• Max. rope diameter: 11 mm
• Sheave type: sealed ball bearings
• Sheave diameter: 27 mm
• Working load: 2 x 2.5 = 5 kN
• Breaking strength: 2 x 7.5 = 15 kN
• Working load as progress-capture pulley: 2.5 kN
• Breaking strength as progress-capture pulley: 4 kN
• Efficiency: 91%
• Reference: P53
• Guarantee: 3 years

Petzl MICRO TRAXION is an excellent option for advanced users and professionals who need a very light, efficient, and versatile pulley for rescue systems, hauling, and technical rope work.