Chicane Friction Pins

The Petzl CHICANE Friction Pins are the replacement friction pins for the CHICANE auxiliary brake, sold in a pack of two. This is a maintenance spare part, not a standalone tool, for crews who already run a CHICANE on their rigging.

The CHICANE auxiliary brake lets arborists and tree care crews use a ZIGZAG or ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusik on a single rope, adding continuous braking friction during descent through its two friction pins while still allowing smooth rope glide through the brake on ascents. Because those pins take the most wear from rope contact, Petzl sells them separately so crews can replace them as they wear instead of replacing the whole CHICANE. Swap them during your regular CHICANE inspection, following Petzl's technical notice for the correct installation procedure.

Key features

• Replacement friction pins sized specifically for the CHICANE auxiliary brake
• Sold as a pack of 2, matching the two pins used in each CHICANE
• Restores the CHICANE's added braking friction once the original pins show wear

Specifications

• Weight: 40 g (pack of 2)
• Reference: D022KA00
• Guarantee: 3 years

Works with

• Petzl CHICANE (D022CA00) auxiliary brake, used with ZIGZAG and ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusiks on single ropes for tree care

Common questions

What does the CHICANE Friction Pins pack include?

The Petzl CHICANE Friction Pins pack (reference D022KA00) contains two replacement friction pins, weighing 40 g total, sized for the CHICANE auxiliary brake.

When should I replace the friction pins on my CHICANE?

Replace the pins once inspection shows wear that reduces the CHICANE's added braking friction, following the same inspection routine used for the rest of your rope access and tree care PPE.

What device do these friction pins fit?

The Petzl CHICANE Friction Pins fit the Petzl CHICANE auxiliary brake (reference D022CA00), which is used with a ZIGZAG or ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusik to allow single-rope technique in tree care and is built to work in compliance with the ANSI Z133 standard.