Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Brand

SMC

SMC makes rescue and rope access hardware including pulleys and carabiners. SMC pulleys and steel carabiners show up in arborist climbing and rigging kits.

  • Rescue pulleys
  • CRx pulley
  • Steel locking carabiners
  • Rope access hardware

10 products

SMC

SMC Crevasse Pulley

A light, compact pulley for hitch tending, redirects and simple hauls.

Typical $30

SMC

SMC Aluminum Ring

A light, smooth aluminum ring for savers, anchors and sling setups.

Typical $15

SMC

SMC Radius Rings

Smooth, rounded rings for friction savers, bridges, and anchor builds.

Typical $25

SMC

SMC Apex 1.1 Pulley

A compact rescue-grade pulley for redirects, haul systems, and light rigging.

Typical $79

SMC

SMC Apex Pulley 1.5

A mid-size SMC pulley for haul systems, redirects and light rigging work.

Typical $99

About SMC

SMC hardware comes from the rescue world, where gear has to be tough and dependable. Arborists use SMC pulleys, such as the CRx, in climbing systems and haul setups, and SMC steel locking carabiners where extra strength and wear resistance matter.

Choose pulleys sized for your rope, check ratings, and inspect sheaves and side plates for wear. Retire hardware that has been dropped hard or shows cracks.