REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to rope, designed for precision and safety for arborists and rope-access professionals.
ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch - mid-line attachable hitch for precise friction control.
ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch with mid-line attachment for arborists and rescue professionals.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch held in hand with colorful rope, showcasing its precise friction control features.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch on a colorful rope, designed for precision friction control and rescue capability.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to colorful climbing rope, designed for precise friction control and rescue certification.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch in use with colorful rope for mid-line attachment, designed for arborists and rope-access professionals.
Person holding the REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for mid-line attachment with precise friction control.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for UK arborists featuring precise friction control and rescue-capable design.
Arborist using REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for rope access work in a tree with safety helmet and gear.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to rope, designed for precision and safety for arborists and rope-access professionals.
    ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch - mid-line attachable hitch for precise friction control.
    ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch with mid-line attachment for arborists and rescue professionals.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch held in hand with colorful rope, showcasing its precise friction control features.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch on a colorful rope, designed for precision friction control and rescue capability.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to colorful climbing rope, designed for precise friction control and rescue certification.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch in use with colorful rope for mid-line attachment, designed for arborists and rope-access professionals.
    Person holding the REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for mid-line attachment with precise friction control.
    REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for UK arborists featuring precise friction control and rescue-capable design.
    Arborist using REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for rope access work in a tree with safety helmet and gear.
REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to rope, designed for precision and safety for arborists and rope-access professionals.

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ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch - mid-line attachable hitch for precise friction control.

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ISC MH285 REFLEX Mechanical Hitch with mid-line attachment for arborists and rescue professionals.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch held in hand with colorful rope, showcasing its precise friction control features.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch on a colorful rope, designed for precision friction control and rescue capability.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch attached to colorful climbing rope, designed for precise friction control and rescue certification.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch in use with colorful rope for mid-line attachment, designed for arborists and rope-access professionals.

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Person holding the REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for mid-line attachment with precise friction control.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for UK arborists featuring precise friction control and rescue-capable design.

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Arborist using REFLEX Mechanical Hitch for rope access work in a tree with safety helmet and gear.

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REFLEX Mechanical Hitch

SKU: ISC | IS-MH285

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Key Features

  • CE certified to EN 12841, for EN 1891-A 11-13mm rope
  • Mid-line attachment - no need to thread full rope length
  • Rescue load rated up to 200kg, 12kN MBS
  • Removable and replaceable swivel eye, 567g

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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.

Technical Details

Rope Diameter Range 11-13mm (EN1891 Type A)
Working Load Limit (WLL) 50-200kg (110-440lbs)
Min. Breaking Strength (MBS) 12kN (2,698lbf) — gate closed
Serial Numbering As standard
Body Finish Anodised
Weight 567g (20oz)

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.

Technical Details

Rope Diameter Range 11-13mm (EN1891 Type A)
Working Load Limit (WLL) 50-200kg (110-440lbs)
Min. Breaking Strength (MBS) 12kN (2,698lbf) — gate closed
Serial Numbering As standard
Body Finish Anodised
Weight 567g (20oz)

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  • Products must be unused and in original condition
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UK Delivery

Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.

  • FREE UK Standard Delivery
    applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
    Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days

  • UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
    Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days

  • Next Working Day Delivery£6.00 + VAT

    Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery

All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK.

  • Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days

  • Rest of the World from £12.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days

Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.

Customs, Duties & Taxes

International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.

When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.


Returns

30-Day Return Policy

  • Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
  • Products must be unused and in original condition
  • Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect


For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

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