{"product_id":"notch-equipment-port-a-wrap-medium","title":"Portawrap IV Medium Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNotch Portawrap IV Medium Stainless Steel – Rope Friction Lowering Device\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for professional arborists and rigging crews who require predictable, controlled lowering of heavy wood during dismantling and sectional felling operations.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Notch Portawrap is a lightweight and compact rope friction device designed for lowering heavy wood in a controlled manner. Originally designed by arborists Scott Prophett and Norm Hall in the early 1990s and first introduced and manufactured exclusively by Notch, the Portawrap has proven itself as a highly dependable and effective tool for sparing properties from the damage caused by free-falling tree parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, groundsmen controlled heavy wood by wrapping the running end of a rope around a nearby tree, often damaging the bark through surface friction. The Portawrap replaces this method by offering predictable, unchanging rope friction in a compact, easily maintained working area. It allows quick wrapping and unwrapping between loads, turning complex lowering operations into a smooth, controlled process so the groundsman can focus strictly on the dynamics of the activity above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled rope friction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides predictable and consistent friction for safe, controlled lowering of heavy wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick operation between loads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily wrapped and unwrapped for efficient multi-stage rigging operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRust-proof stainless steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to withstand heat, salt and humidity in harsh coastal and inland working environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless main tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximises strength-to-weight ratio and provides uniform mechanical properties for demanding applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfered edges and solid posts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates sharp edges to improve handling safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree-protecting cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scott Prophett special feature that prevents gouging and disfigurement of the tree during use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength and rope specifications are labelled directly on the Portawrap unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications (Manufacturer Confirmed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNotch Portawrap IV Medium Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRope friction device for controlled lowering of heavy wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRust-proof stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMain Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeamless tubing construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEdge Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChamfered edges and solid posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTree Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTree-protecting cap included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Rope Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 5\/8 in (16 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.25 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification Marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStrength \u0026amp; rope specs labelled directly on device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Notch Portawrap IV Medium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Notch Portawrap IV Medium delivers consistent, predictable friction that allows grounds crews to manage heavy wood safely and efficiently. Its stainless steel construction provides long-term corrosion resistance, while the seamless tube maximises strength-to-weight performance for demanding rigging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the included Scott Prophett tree-protecting cap, the Portawrap also safeguards the tree from unnecessary damage during controlled lowering operations. Compact, rugged and engineered specifically for arborist rigging, it remains one of the most trusted rope friction devices available for professional tree work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpgrade your controlled lowering performance — order the Notch Portawrap IV Medium Stainless Steel today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Notch Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718414786804,"sku":"NO-POWMSS","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/notch-port-a-wrap-medium-arborist-tool-compact-lightweight-rope-friction-device.jpg?v=1756826884","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-int\/products\/notch-equipment-port-a-wrap-medium","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}