Force Machine
Model 6070
BETTER KNOWN TO FIREFIGHTERS AS “THE KEISER”
The Keiser Force Machine was originally designed for the Firefighter Combat Challenge® to simulate the chopping motion used in firefighting. It employs the same kinetics and ergonomics as those used with an axe, with the benefit of a safer and resource-free training and conditioning exercise. It is an efficient and durable means of training and testing emergency services personnel who use axes and sledgehammers in their occupations.
Specifications
- HEIGHT: 11” / 280 mm
- WIDTH: 37” / 940 mm
- LENGTH: 96” / 2439 mm
- PLATFORM HEIGHT: 9” / 229 mm
- TOTAL WEIGHT: 346 lbs / 157 kg
- STRIKING BLOCK WEIGHT: 151 lbs / 69 kg
- SLEDGEHAMMER WEIGHT: 9 lbs / 4.1 kg
Features
- Biomechanically correct design
- Polyethylene glides on bottom of I-beam for consistent running service.
- Used in the annual Firefighter Combat Challenge
- Certified and endorsed by On-Target
- To use the Force Machine, an individual stands on the foot walks, straddling the I-beam then strikes the I-beam using the specifically designed 9 lb dead- blow sledgehammer
- It takes an average of twenty to twenty-five strikes to move the I-beam 5 feet (1.5m) a level of effort consistent with many forcible entry situations
- The movement accurately reflects structural firefighting tasks