Wedge bag

DESIGNED FOR HEAVY RESCUE

Lysekilen wedge bags enables safe and efficient lifts with a minimum impact on lifted object and surroundings.

DEVELOPED WITH THE SWEDISH RESCUE SERVICES

Lysekilen has been developed over several decades in cooperation with Swedish rescue organisations. The result is a well proven and tested wedge bag that helps rescue organisations lift heavy objects, such as trucks, buses and trains in the most demanding situations. Today, Lysekilen has become a standard for lifting bags in, for example, Finland, Norway and Spain.

WEDGE BAGS FOR safe and efficient lifts

Wedge bags maintain full surface contact with the lifted object during the entire lift which makes the bag follow the arc movement and thus reducing the risk of kick-outs.

Unique lifting height minimises rescue time

With an efficient height at up to 1.2 meter in only one lift, several minutes can be gained in crucial rescue situations.

For demanding rescue environments

Lysekilen products are made for the most demanding rescue environments and developted for the harsh Scandinavian climate. With multilayer, high-end rubber material our bags withstand rocks, glass and off-road materials.

Patented technology

The patented insertion-nose and pulling-loops of Lysekilen allows it to be pushed or pulled into narrow gaps and spaces.

A pending patent will grant upgrades for universal use of different types of lifting bags.

TYPICAL RESCUE SCENARIOS

Now Lysekilens wedge bags are increasingly used to turn cars in car accidents. Methodology development video from Swedish National Development Centre:

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  • Wedge bag from Lysekilen in accident

    BUS/TRUCK ACCIDENT

  • Wedge bag in workplace accident

    WORKPLACE ACCIDENT

    See demonstration video here:

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  • Wedge bag lifting car

    Car Accident

  • Wedge bag lifting concrete wall

    USAR

    See how one 2.5t/50cm bag beats a concrete wall:

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Lysekilen Features

  • Wedge bag lifting backhoe

    Wedge Shape

    Wedge bags maintains full surface contact with the lifted object during the entire lift which makes the wedge bag follow the arc movement and thus reduces the risk of kick-outs. Wedge bags maintain full lifting capacity during the entire lift. The standard Lysekilen wedge bags have the capacity to lift an object to a height of 0.4-1.2 meter with a lifting force of 2-10 tonnes.

  • Wedge bag with insertion nose

    Insertion Nose

    The front edge has such a form and design that it can be pulled or pushed into very narrow gaps. A 7mm gap is enough to enable a lift.

  • Wedge bag with high-end rubber material

    High-End Rubber Material

    All bags are designed in two levels. Pressure container is made of tear-resistant polyester fabric coated with abrasion proof chloroprene rubber (Neoprene). Sides are reinforced with coated fabric and top and bottom with double strength, double polyamide cord, puncture resistance and high pressure load, three layers of rubber, non-stick, fabric impression surface, abrasion resistant.

  • Wedge bag with self-packaging design

    Handles & Patented Self-Packaging Design

    Carrying handles on rear edges for easy handling and carrying.

    After deflation it returns to a well-packed format ready to be deployed again.

  • Wedge bag with pulling and pushing loop

    Pulling and Pushing Loop

    A loop of the front edge makes it possible to use insertion tools to push and pull the lifting bag into tight gaps.

  • Wedge bag has a universal valve

    Universal Valve

    For universal use, bags are equipped with an aluminum valve with flexible inlet (standard is claw coupling but also alternatives can be used) and integrated safety valves for full safety.

Lysekilen Standard Models

Wedge bag standard models
Technical Specifications
Model Low pressure wedge shaped
Product id K200400 K250500 K500600 K500800 K600800 K751000 K101200
Lifting Power [t]/[US tons] 2.0/2.2 2.5/2.8 5.0/5.5 5.0/5.5 6.0/6.7 7.5/8.3 10.0/11.0
Lifting power at maximum lifting height [t]/[US tons] 2.0/2.2 2.5/2.8 5.0/5.5 5.0/5.5 6.0/6.7 7.5/8.3 10.0/11.0
Wedge form x x x x x x x
Maximum lifting height (inflated) [cm]/[inch] 40/16 50/20 60/24 80/31 80/31 100/39 120/47
Width [cm]/[inch] 50/20 50/20 70/28 70/28 80/31 90/35 113/44
Length (without nose) [cm]/[inch] 40/16 50/20 70/28 70/28 76/30 83/33 89/35
Height (inflated) [cm]/[inch] 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2 4/2
Insertion height nose, minimum start height [mm]/[inch] 7/¼ 7/¼ 7/¼ 7/¼ 7/¼ 7/¼ 7/¼
Intertion nose with loops for ropes/hook x x x x x x x
Weight [kg]/[lbs] 5/11 7/15 11/24 13/29 18/40 25/55 34/75
Volume /theoretical) [l]/[cu./Ft.] 63/2 113/4 252/9 350/13 396/14 650/23 1035/37
Self-packaing function (built in) x x x x x x x
Top/bottom with extra non-stick 7 layer sheet with structured surface x x x x x x x
Carrying handles x x x x x x x
Maximum working pressure with safety valve [bar]/[psi] 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5
Standard SE-EN 13731:2007, CE x x x x x x x
Guarantee 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years

MINI-COMBI Control Unit

Our control unit Mini-combi is praised by Rescue Services for it’s ease of use and robustness.

Its standard couplings makes the unit flexible and enables it to combine with different systems of bottled gases. Hoses connect effortlessly to the control panel.

The control unit has a 5 meter hose with claw coupling permanently connected to it.

Control panel for wedge bag
Mini-combi control unit
Mini-combi with 5 meter hose