ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch Designed for UK arborists and rope-access professionals looking for a mid-line attachable hitch with precise friction control and rescue-capable certification. The ISC MH285 REFLEX allows rope to be helically wound into its link system rather than pulled through, letting you attach mid-line without cutting rope termination labels — perfect for rigging, SRT/MRT and complex canopy manoeuvres. CE certified to EN 12841, on EN 1891-A ø11-13mm rope, rescue loads up to 200kg, the REFLEX combines simplicity and performance in one compact device. Pre-order now to secure your place in the next shipment from Gustharts, an authorised ISC dealer. Key Features & Benefits Mid-line attachment capability: insert rope into the link system rather than threading the entire length, preserving rope labelling and traceability Helical winding link system with safety-lock swing-frame Rescue load rated to 200kg Certified for 11-13mm EN 1891-A rope Removable & replaceable swivel eye Technical Details Rope Diameter Range 11-13mm (EN 1891-A) Working Load Limit 50-200kg Minimum Breaking Strength 12kN (≈2,698 lbf) Weight 567g (≈20oz) Body Finish Anodised aluminium alloy Model / Part Code ISC MH285 (IS-MH285) — single variant, no size/colour options Why Choose the ISC REFLEX? ISC is a UK-engineered brand built specifically for the height safety, rescue and rope-access sectors, with devices tested to rigorous rescue-load standards rather than adapted from recreational climbing kit. That focus shows in the REFLEX: most mechanical hitches on the market require you to feed the full rope length through the device, which is impractical mid-tree or mid-rescue. The REFLEX's helical winding link solves this by letting you attach directly to any point along the rope, without disturbing termination labels or re-threading. Choose the REFLEX over a traditional Prusik-style hitch when you need consistent, adjustment-free friction control that doesn't degrade with repeated use — particularly valuable for SRT ascent/descent and rescue load-bearing scenarios where a soft hitch's performance can vary. Certified Protection Explained EN 12841 is the European standard for rope access adjustment devices, covering rope clamps used for work positioning, fall arrest and evacuation. EN 1891-A is the paired rope standard — it confirms the REFLEX is tested and certified for use with low-stretch kernmantle rope in the 11-13mm range. Together, these standards mean the device has been independently tested for the load-bearing, rescue-capable use cases UK arborists and rope-access technicians rely on daily. Pairs Well With Complete your climbing setup with a compatible carabiner or tool attachment for the swivel eye, and a certified climbing helmet for canopy and SRT work. Also Known As Also searched for as: ISC MH285, ISC REFLEX hitch, REFLEX mid-line rope hitch, ISC mechanical friction hitch. FAQs What is a mid-line attachable hitch? It's a hitch you can clip directly onto any point along a rope, rather than threading the full rope length through the device first. Is the REFLEX rescue-rated? Yes. It's rated for rescue loads up to 200kg and certified to EN 12841, the rope access adjustment device standard. What rope sizes does it work with? 11-13mm EN 1891-A low-stretch kernmantle rope. When will pre-orders ship? Estimated dispatch is end of August 2026. You can cancel your pre-order any time before dispatch, and we'll notify you of any date changes. Does the REFLEX replace a Prusik hitch? It serves the same friction-hitch role but with mechanical, adjustment-free consistency, which many professionals prefer for repeated SRT and rescue use.
