The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.
Nuco 1.8HY
Description
The NUCO cam, with an innovative design and powerful features, is the best choice to tackle the narrow crack. The HYBRID size is a non-symmetrical design. This means that the lobes of one side are big in size while the two lobes of the other side are small. This design is particularly useful for internally-small and externally-big horn-shaped cracks (place the side with small cams towards the interior of the crack).
FEATURES
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Cam lobes are made of soft 6061-T aluminum for dependable holding power.
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Free moving two-fold nylon trigger sheath protects moving components from abrasion.
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Anodic treatment applied to the cam lobes reduces corrosion and increases friction.
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Strong built-in springs make the head of the cam smaller and allow the cam to fully extend into camming position during placement.
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Trigger utilizes strong steel wires and fixed systems, which help keep the cam in the correct position.
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Constructed with rounded lobe corners to maximize contact area.
Retail price
US$ 95.00
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Weight (g / oz) Weight (g / oz)In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. | 68.0 g / 2.39 oz |
| Cam Head | 4 lobes, single axle |
| Offset | No offset |
| Stem | Flexible single stem |
| Sling | Dyneema (single sling loop) |
| Camming Angle | |
| Active Strength | 7 kN |
Cam Range (mm / in)Cam Range (mm / in)In millimeters and inches, the maximum dimensions of the cam lobes when shut tight and fully extended. Since the "usable" range is so debatable, all manufacturers now list the full dimensions to avoid selling themselves short. For offset cams, we'll list the max dimensions possible and then afterwards list each of lobe dimensions. | 16.6 - 26.1 mm (0.65 - 1.02 in) |
| Materials | Main Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy |
| Certification | |
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A pictoral representation of the UIAA-125 and EN-12276 standards for frictional anchors (which includes SLCD's [cams] and Ballnuts).