Notch Portawrap Large - Stainless Steel

Notch Large Portawrap - Stainless Steel

The Notch Large Portawrap - Stainless Steel is a professional rope friction device designed to provide smooth, controlled lowering of heavy timber during arboricultural rigging operations. Developed by arborists Scott Prophett and Norm Hall, it delivers consistent rope friction, excellent durability, and dependable performance for demanding dismantling work.

Controlled lowering for demanding rigging operations

The Portawrap allows ground crews to manage heavy loads safely using a dedicated friction device rather than wrapping lowering ropes around the base of a tree. This provides predictable, repeatable friction throughout each lowering cycle, allowing branches and timber sections to be lowered smoothly with greater control. Quick to wrap and unwrap between loads, it helps improve efficiency while reducing unnecessary movement around the work area.

Professional stainless steel construction

Manufactured from rust-proof stainless steel, the Large Portawrap offers outstanding resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for year-round use and challenging coastal environments. The seamless main tube maximises strength while maintaining an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, and all tube edges and solid posts are chamfered to help minimise rope wear. An integrated tree protection cap also helps reduce bark damage when the device is installed on the stem.

Built for everyday professional arboriculture

Suitable for lowering ropes up to 3/4" (19 mm), the Large Portawrap weighs approximately 7¼ lb (3.3 kg), providing the durability required for larger rigging operations while remaining practical to transport between jobs. Strength and rope compatibility information are clearly marked on the device, making it a trusted lowering solution for professional arborists carrying out controlled dismantling and heavy rigging work.

Key Features

• Professional friction device for controlled lowering operations
• Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel
• Seamless main tube provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• Compatible with ropes up to 3/4" (19 mm)
• Predictable friction improves lowering control
• Chamfered edges help reduce rope wear
• Integrated tree protection cap helps minimise bark damage
• Strength and rope specifications marked on the device