The FoxxHole™ chute works well in any & all of the following situations:

• Fire (1200 °C / 2192 °F)
• UV rays
• Acids
• Alkaline
• Caustics
• Most Chemicals
• Chlorine
• Crude oil
• Solvents
• Water Repellent
• Snow loads
• Live Loads
• Wind resistance (60 Kts / 69 MPH)
• Anti-cut & Pilling
• Cold temperature (+50°C to – 50°C)
• Wash ability

The inner layer is the sliding surface and strength component of the chute. It is constructed of a robust heat resistant (400°C) high-tenacity woven polymer textile. Around its exterior there are 12 longitudinally oriented support webbings. In tandem, these provide a tensile strength of up to 15 tonnes (30,000 lbs).

The second layer is a 97 cm (38.6”) diameter galvanized steel helical spring. The spring surrounds the inner layer, providing a structural exoskeleton, and keeping it open and ready for use. It creates a unique self-energized braking system, and makes for easy collapse, storage, handling and transport of the entire system.

The third layer is a proprietary thermal insulating blanket; effective for resisting temperatures to 1300°C (2372°F). In the event of a fire, it protects the inner workings of chute from thermal degradation for several minutes. More importantly, it also protects the evacuee while in transit through the “flash zone”, extending allowable evacuation time.

N.B. - From studying hundreds of well fires, we’ve defined the “flash zone” to be the first 8 meters of horizontal displacement from the working area/racking board on snubbing units, single and double rigs, and, up the first 10 meters on triple drilling rigs.

The fourth layer is the fire resistant layer of the system. Woven of oxidized carbon yarn, it envelops the chute along its entire length, providing an effective fire resistant barrier to 1200°C (2192 °F) for protection of key inner layers.

The outermost layer is a general protective component. This durable fabric cover acts as a barrier to shield the functional inner layers from UV rays, oils, acids, chemicals, water (ice and snow), etc. The fabric remains flexible and collapsible at extreme hot or cold ambient temperatures, from +50°C to -50°C.

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