Description
Coming soon to Southern Cross!
We’re pleased to announce that Southern Cross Equipment will soon be bringing the AWaH Z3-FIRE powered ascender system into Australia.
The Z3-Fire is a drill-powered lifting and lowering device designed for rescue, rope access, and industrial applications, with a focus on reducing physical effort while maintaining control and safety on rope systems.
The Z3-FIRE is built for situations where efficiency and control matter:
• Long vertical ascents
• Repeated climbs during a shift
• Equipment hauling
• Rescue and casualty raising
By using a standard cordless drill, the system provides powered ascent with controlled descent, without the need for internal batteries or complex electronic
The first shipment is scheduled to leave the factory at the end of April 2026, with stock arriving shortly after.
Free postage for all AWAH Z3-Fire units; no extra charges, duties, or taxes
- Powered ascent and controlled manual descent
- Uses standard high-torque cordless drills (120–160Nm)
- Designed for rescue, casualty raising, and equipment hauling
- Ideal for long vertical ascents where fatigue reduction is critical
- Integrated rope handling and traction system (10–11mm kernmantle rope)
- Compact form factor compared with traditional powered ascenders (2.3kg)
- Engineered for high-load operational environments
The Z3-FIRE incorporates a dual self-locking mechanism, designed to automatically engage in the event of drivetrain failure, helping prevent uncontrolled descent
Because the system is drill-powered rather than battery-integrated, it avoids:
- Battery degradation over time
- Downtime while waiting for batteries to charge
- Expensive proprietary power systems
This allows users to use on existing cordless platforms already in use on site.
CERTIFICATIONS
The AWAH Z3-Fire has now successfully passed CE/EN PPE certification testing. The certificates are now being issued by TÜV-Süd, and should be assigned in the second week of April 2026. It has met the following standards.
EN 12841:2024-B/C • 30-285 kg, Rope EN 1891-A Ø 11.0 mm
ANSI Z359.9:2021 / Type 4 • 30-240 kg, Rope EN 1891-A Ø 11.0 mm
EN 341:2011/2A – 200m • 30-195 kg;
CE0123
SPECIFICATIONS
Rope Compatibility: EN 1891 Type A static rope (11mm)
Weight: 2.3kg
Dimensions (L x W x H): 21 cm x 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Drive System: Cordless Drill (5/16 or 8mm Hex bit) (120-160Nm torque, 5.0ah+ battery recommended)
Descent Control: Manual lever-controlled braking system
Safety System: Dual automatic self-locking mechanisms
Load Range (EN 12841): 30 – 285 kg
Load Range (ANSI Z359.9): 30 – 240 kg
Load Range (EN 341): 30 – 195 kg
CE Marking: CE0123
Protection Rating: IP66
AWAH Z3-Fire Spec Sheet