The SCARAB has a multitude of uses including personal lowering device as well as a brake in a rescue system.
Lowering a single line system with a SCARAB:
Additionally the SCARAB can be used to lower a two rope system:
The SCARAB also can be locked off to allow unattended load handling, while it is always preferred to have a brakeman on the rope at all times.
While the brake tube passes knots without event, the process is somewhat more involved with a SCARAB:
