RAW50-US Patriot 50 ft Material Retrieval Winch, Made in USA
The Frontline RAW50-US is a Patriot 50 ft material and work winch, made in the USA: it mounts to a MEGApod tripod or davit and raises or lowers material and personnel over a confined space opening with a hand crank and a locking drum.
Built for confined space entry and rescue, the 50 ft galvanized cable handles tools, equipment, and worker retrieval. Made in the USA as part of the Patriot line, it pairs with the MEGApod tripods, quadpods, and davits, conforming to OSHA 1910.146 and ANSI Z359 for the retrieval system.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a confined space retrieval winch - the device that raises and lowers material and personnel over an opening. It mounts to a tripod, quadpod, or davit and is part of the entry and rescue system, requiring a full body harness and a written rescue plan to be complete.
Features
50 ft of lift
Raise and lower material and personnel over the opening.
Locking drum
Holds the load securely at any height.
Galvanized cable
Corrosion-resistant for wet confined spaces.
MEGApod and davit mount
Bolts onto the Frontline tripod, quadpod, and davit systems.
Made in the USA
Patriot-line build for Buy American specs.
Material and work rated
Handles tools and worker retrieval.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | RAW50-US |
|---|---|
| Type | Material and work winch, 50 ft, Made in USA |
| Cable | 50 ft galvanized steel |
| Operation | Hand crank with locking drum |
| Mounts | MEGApod tripods, quadpods, and davits |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
| Standards | OSHA 1910.146; ANSI Z359 |
Confined space demands a rescue plan. This equipment is part of an entry and non-entry rescue system, not a substitute for the written, practiced rescue plan OSHA 1910.146 requires. Verify every anchorage, base, and connection per the Frontline manual before any entry, and train your team first.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
Permit-required confined spaces: entry, attendant, and rescue requirements.
ANSI Z359
Fall protection and rescue system standards for the system and its components.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926
Construction confined space and fall protection requirements.
Typical Applications
How to Use the RAW50-US
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check all load-bearing parts, moving parts, and the line before each use.
- Set up per the manual. Install and rig exactly as the Frontline manual specifies.
- Rig the system. Run the retrieval and/or fall arrest lines through the correct points.
- Connect the worker. Attach the harness per the rescue plan.
- Function-test. Test retrieval and confirm the plan with the attendant before entry.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 6 months. Pull the equipment from service for any of the conditions below.
- Visual: deformation, cracks, corrosion, or damaged welds on load-bearing parts.
- Moving parts: pulleys, swivels, winch drum, and locks operate freely and lock positively.
- Line/cable: no broken wires, kinks, fraying, or corrosion; spools cleanly.
- Connectors and fasteners: present, correct, and fully engaged per the manual.
- Labels and markings: present and legible.
Retire the equipment immediately after any fall arrest event or if any inspection point fails. Destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline RAW50-US Submittals and Documentation
Frontline RAW50-US Spec Sheet (PDF)Cable, operation, mounting, and standards. Frontline RAW50-US User Manual (PDF)Installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline PUS34-US Tripod Pulley. A Made-in-USA pulley for routing the winch line.
- Frontline TAN07RA-US Patriot Tripod. A Made-in-USA confined space tripod from the same Patriot line.
- Frontline 100CTB Combat Construction Harness. A construction harness to complete the system.
Building a Confined Space Rescue Program?
Davits, tripods, winches, SRLs, and harnesses work as a system with your rescue plan. Confirm your entry points and rescue needs with us and we will walk through the kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
