SMC Rope Rescue Hardware

Pulleys, carabiners, descenders and rigging plates for rope, swiftwater and fire rescue teams, made in the USA since 1967.

For swiftwater and rope rescue teams

A Pulley Built for Moving Water

The SMC 2 inch Swiftwater Pulley has anodized side plates drilled with a row of holes that help cut the hydroplaning a typical pulley can have in current. The side plates are tensioned for one-handed placement anywhere on the rope, the base minds prusiks up to 8 mm, and a sealed ball bearing keeps a Z-drag hauling smoothly. It weighs 6 oz and is rated 34 kN.

2 in. Swiftwater2 in. Swiftwater34 kN, 6 ozCRx2 1 in.CRx2 1 in.22 kN, 1.9 ozMicro PMPMicro PMPNFPA L, 3.5 oz3 in. PMP3 in. PMPNFPA G, 38 kN
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SMC hardware is rope rescue and water rescue gear. It is not rated for fire or high heat and is not structural firefighting PPE. Compare ratings.

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Which SMC Hardware Fits Your Rig?

The SMC pulleys, descender and rigging plate we carry, side by side. Click an item for full specs.

ItemStrengthWeightRatingBuilt for
CRx2 1 in. Pulley22 kN1.9 ozNo NFPA rating listedZ-drags from a PFD pocket
Micro PMP Pulley22 kN3.5 ozNFPA L (Light Use)Compact prusik-minding, rope to 13 mm
2 in. Swiftwater Pulley34 kN6 ozNFPA 2500 (2022), UIAA127 / EN12278Drilled plates for current
3 in. NFPA Single PMP38 kN12.5 ozNFPA G (General Use)Haul and lowering systems
Apex Swivel Pulley38 kN, 9.5 kN WLL10.8 ozNo NFPA rating listedMidline attach, swivel eye
Mountaineering 827 kN2.9 ozNo NFPA rating listedBelay or rappel, 8-12.5 mm rope
Origin 8 Rigging Plate50 kN MBS9.3 ozNFPA GAnchor hub, litter master point

Ratings are as SMC lists them. Where no NFPA rating is shown, SMC does not list one for that item.

SMC FAQ

  • Who makes SMC rescue hardware?

    SMC was founded in 1967 as Seattle Manufacturing Corporation by Jim Clark. SMC is now part of Harken, and SMC says all of its products are made in the USA at its Ferndale, Washington facility. It is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.

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  • Which SMC pulleys are NFPA rated?

    The 3 inch NFPA Single PMP is rated NFPA G (General Use), the Micro PMP meets NFPA L (Light Use), and the 2 inch Swiftwater Pulley is listed to NFPA 2500, 2022 edition. SMC does not list an NFPA rating for the CRx2 or the Apex Swivel Pulley.

    3 in. PMP PulleyMicro PMP PulleyCompare ratings

  • Which pulley should a swiftwater team carry?

    Many water teams carry the CRx2, which weighs 1.9 oz and fits a PFD pocket for 3:1 Z-drags. The 2 inch Swiftwater Pulley is bigger at 34 kN and has drilled side plates that help cut hydroplaning in current.

    CRx2 1 in. Pulley2 in. Swiftwater PulleyWater rescue equipment

  • What is the difference between the Force Oval and Force D carabiners?

    The Force Oval is symmetrical, so it loads predictably and racks pulleys well; it is rated 22 kN closed. The Force D carries the load toward the spine and is rated 31 kN closed. Each comes in a non-locking and a Screw-Lok version.

    Force OvalForce D Screw-LokAll Force carabiners

  • Can SMC hardware be used for fire or high-heat work?

    No. SMC pulleys, carabiners and descenders are technical rope rescue and water rescue hardware. They are not rated for fire or high-heat use and are not structural firefighting PPE.

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  • What rope does SMC hardware take?

    The Micro PMP, 2 inch Swiftwater, 3 inch PMP and Apex pulleys take rope up to 0.5 inch (13 mm). The Mountaineering 8 works on single or double ropes from 8 mm to 12.5 mm.

    Mountaineering 8Apex Swivel Pulley

  • Where can I buy SMC?

    You can buy SMC at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized SMC dealer. We carry SMC pulleys, Force carabiners, the Mountaineering 8 and the Origin 8 rigging plate. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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