Cargo ground-release clip
LCGR
Touch down. Release the load.
LCGR is a cargo ground-release clip that separates the parachute from its load at touchdown. It uses a passive mechanical release and soft-loop connectors.
BUILT FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Features and configuration
Ground release
Load relaxation at touchdown triggers canopy separation.
Soft-loop connections
Soft-loop connectors join the clip to the cargo assembly.
Cargo compatibility
The clip, rated load, and connections must match the current approved cargo-system specification.
THE DETAILS
Technical specifications
Imperial and metric units are shown together. Added conversions are approximate; the original published limits govern. KAS and KEAS retain the airspeed reference specified by the source.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Device | Low Cost Ground Release clip |
| Payload range | 200-5,000 lb (90.7-2,268 kg) |
| Function | Automatic canopy separation at ground impact |
| Compatible systems | Small and medium cargo parachutes |
| Wind condition in source | Effective in winds exceeding 20 knots (37 km/h) |
| Connection | Soft-loop connectors |
| Load-side attachment | 1/4 in (6.35 mm) cotton webbing |
| Parachute-side attachment | 1/4 in (6.35 mm) cotton or 1/2 in (12.7 mm) tubular nylon webbing |
| Release type | Passive mechanical, load relaxation |
| Use format | One-time use |
Release sequence
| Phase | Mechanism |
|---|---|
| During descent | Suspension-system tension maintains the connection |
| Ground impact | Brief load relaxation permits release |
| Separation | Internal assist spring separates the face plates |
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS
LCGR — Configuration options
Contact our team to discuss your organization’s needs, equipment options, and approved system compatibility.