Lever boxes are devices with the following three defining characteristics: (1) A body with a complex rope channel milled, cast, or otherwise formed into it, (2) a cover plate, and (3) a lever that allows the rappeller to control the descent, yet automatically stops the descent if the rappeller lets go - at least in theory. The enclosed rope path provides some protection, although it may be a liability in heavy mud. Lever boxes tend to be complex, and the corresponding manufacturing costs are reflected in their price.
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| ID | Device | Description | Acquired | Weight | Height | Width | Thickness | Std. volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | Omer 1 | Milled, painted, 7 internal bars, handle moves bar #6 & brake for #7, hinged cover, quick release swivel eye. For 9 mm. rope. From Isreal. | John E. Weinel, Inc., 1994 | 1055 | 270 | 150 | 45 | 1823 |
| 906 | Rollgliss 100 | Milled cast Al, hard-anodized, internal spool, brake arm /w knob, bottom eye, Allen closure screw | International Safety Equipment, 2001 | 349 | 152 | 76 | 29 | 328 |
| 939 | Rollgliss 200 Industrial, version A | Milled cast Al, painted, internal spool, brake arm /w knob, bottom eye, Allen closure screw. | International Safety Equipment, 2004 | 695 | 163 | 102 | 49 | 812 |
| 594 |
Rollgliss 200 Industrial, Version B
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Milled Al, hard-anodized and painted, internal spool, fixed & brake arms, bottom eye, Allen closure screw, for 9 mm. rope. | Jay Kennedy, 2001 | 849 | 237 | 108 | 37 | 955 |
| 940 | Rollgliss 200 Industrial, version C | Milled Al, hard-anodized and painted, internal spool, fixed & brake arms, bottom eye, Allen closure screw, for 10 mm. rope. | International Safety Equipment, 2004 | 795 | 199 | 108 | 37 | 802 |
| 941 | Rollgliss 200 Industrial, version D | Milled Al, hard-anodized and painted, internal spool, fixed & brake arms, bottom eye, Allen closure screw, for 11 mm. rope. | International Safety Equipment, 2004 | 800 | 199 | 108 | 37 | 802 |
| 907 | Rollgliss 200 Tactical, Version A | Milled cast Al, painted, internal spool, brake arm /w knob, top & bottom eye, knurled opening knob | International Safety Equipment, 2001 | 764 | 199 | 104 | 49 | 1010 |
| 908 | Rollgliss 200 Tactical, Version B | Milled cast Al, painted, internal spool, fixed & brake arms, bottom eye, knurled opening knob | International Safety Equipment, 2001 | 832 | 237 | 108 | 43 | 1101 |
| 593 | Rollgliss
200 Tactical, Version C |
Milled Al, hard-anodized and painted, internal spool, fixed & brake arms, bottom eye, knurled opening knob | Jay Kennedy, 2001 | 887 | 237 | 108 | 44 | 1124 |
| 911 | SALS Rappeller | Milled Al, soft anodized, handle moves internal brake, fixed & brake arms, hinged cover, QR-pin cover latch. | Inner Mountain Outfitters, 2002 | 730 | 144 | 148 | 45 | 956 |
| 1150 | Stab Descender | Stamped frame, handle moves bollard #5, hinged frame | Steven Messer, 2008 | 960 | 234 | 91 | 69 | 1468 |
| 917 | Tactical & Rescue Gear. Version A | Milled, hard anodized, 6 internal bars, handle moves bar #5 & brake for #6, hinged cover, subtriangular eye. For 11 mm. rope. | Charles Barchuk, 2002 | 630 | 266 | 103 | 37 | 1012 |
| 1018 | Tactical & Rescue Gear. Version B | Milled, hard anodized, 6 internal bars, handle moves bar #5 & brake for #6, hinged cover, subtriangular eye. For 11 mm. rope. | Aric Schoonover, 2006 | 685 | 266 | 103 | 39 | 1069 |
| 1017 | Tactical & Rescue Gear. Version C | Milled, hard anodized, 6 internal bars, handle moves bar #5 & brake for #6, hinged cover, Swivel eye on clevis. For 9 mm. rope. | Aric Schoonover, 2006 | 1064 | 330 | 107 | 51 | 1801 |

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