Lanyards & Lifelines

The selection of your lanyard is as important as the proper selection of your full-body harness. Lanyards should be kept as short as possible to reduce the possibility of serious injury. OSHA mandates that free fall distances not exceed 6'.

An energy absorber should be part of a fall arrest system whenever possible, in order to ensure that forces incurred during a fall are less than the OSHA limit of 1,800 lbs. (Click Here for energy absorbing lanyards, Click Here for energy absorbing rope grabs or Here for self-retracting lanyards and lifelines.)

Care should be taken to prevent abrasions or cuts. Ropes with larger diameters have greater abrasion resistance.
Specify length when ordering. All lanyards, lifelines and positioning lines come standard with Model # 5155 (ANSI Z359.12 compliant) locking snaphook(s) with 5/8" gate opening.

      Available Connectors:

   
 

5155

5/8" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

3100

2 ½" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

3131

2 ½" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

3154

5/8" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

Swivel eye

 

 

 

5105

5/8" Gate

MBS: 10,000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

5107

5/8" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

5710

2" Gate

MBS: 5000 lbs.

ANSI Z359.12

5742

2" Triple lock gate

MBS: 9000 lbs.

NFPA 1983-2017

 

 

21 Series

A #5155 Locking snaphook spliced to one end only, perfect for use as a lifeline.

   
Model # Description Usage
2122L 5/8" Nylon rope lifeline
2124L 5/8" Poly-blend rope lifeline 
2125L 5/8" Polyester rope lifeline 
2126L 5/8" HSP* rope lifeline 
2132L 3/4" Nylon rope lifeline
2134L 3/4" Poly-blend rope lifeline
2135L 3/4" Polyester rope lifeline
 

Specify length when ordering, other connectors available (see top of page)

22 Series

A #5155 locking snaphook spliced to each end, other connectors available (see top of page)
See below for appropriate uses.

   
Model # Description Usage
2212L 1/2" Nylon rope lanyard 
2215L 1/2" Polyester rope lanyard
2222L 5/8" Nylon rope lanyard/lifeline
2224L 5/8" Poly-blend rope lanyard/lifeline
2225L 5/8" Polyester rope lanyard/lifeline
2226L 5/8" HSP* rope lanyard/lifeline
2232L 3/4" Nylon rope lifeline
2234L 3/4" Poly-blend rope lifeline
2235L 3/4" Polyester rope lifeline

For an adjustable length lanyard, add A to the end of the model number. (For 1/2" and 5/8" diameter only) Adjusts from 60% to 100% of specified length.

20 Series

A # 5155 locking snaphook spliced to one end, other end permanently attached to harness, belt, or rope grab of your choice.

Specify length when ordering, other connectors available (see top of page)

   
Model # Description Usage
2012L 1/2" Nylon rope Usage lanyard
2015L 1/2" Polyester rope lanyard
2022L 5/8" Nylon rope lanyard
2025L  5/8" Polyester rope lanyard

 

Average Breaking Strength of Rope (in lbs.)

Diameter  Nylon Polyester  Poly-Blend HSP*
1/2"  6,400 6,400 N/A N/A
5/8" 10,400 10,000 7,200 10,000
3/4" 14,000 12,500 9,800 N/A

*HSP rope is made of a co-polymer of polypropylene and polyethylene with a tensile strength two times stronger than regular polypropylene. Its characteristics include: excellent UV resistance, very good resistance to alkalis and acids, very low elongation and water absorption and it will not harden with age.

Fixed Length Web Lanyards
  Web lanyards are not appropriate for fall arrest unless used as part of a fall arrest system incorporating an energy absorbing component.


Model # 261L - 1" wide nylon web lanyard with a #5155 locking snaphook on each end.

 

Specify length when ordering, other connectors available (see top of page)

Adjustable Length Web Lanyards
  Web lanyards are not appropriate for fall arrest unless used as part of a fall arrest system incorporating an energy absorbing component.


Model # 266L - 1" wide adjustable nylon web lanyard with a #5155 locking snaphook on each end. A forged steel adjuster provides for an adjustment range of 60% - 100% of specified length.

 

 

Specify length when ordering, other connectors available (see top of page)

Y-Lanyards for Retrieval and Suspension

 

Model # 261SB - Yoke Lanyard - Two-legged 1" wide polyester web lanyard with a #5155 locking snaphook at each end and a O-ring in the center. Spreader bar separates lanyard’s legs for attachment to shoulder D-rings of harness. Standard length: 5' (30" each leg).

 

Model # 261LY - Same as above except without spreader bar. Standard length: 6' (3' each leg).

Steel Cable Positioning Lines
  Steel cables are not appropriate for fall arrest unless used as part of a fall arrest system incorporating an energy absorbing component.  Positioning lines are available in 1/4" diameter, 7 x 19, galvanized (7,000 lb. test) or stainless steel (6,100 lb. test) wire rope. A #5155 locking snaphook is permanently attached at each end. An available nylon covering extends cable life and protects against abrasion, dirt, grit, and moisture. Coated diameter is 5/16". 
Model # 201L - Galvanized steel cable.
Model # 202L - Galvanized steel cable with vinyl cover.
Model # 203L - Stainless steel cable.
Model # 204L - Stainless steel cable with vinyl cover.

Specify length when ordering, other connectors available (see top of page)

Wire Rope Lifelines
Model # A-627L - 5/16" diameter stainless steel
, 7x 19, wire rope lifeline with a #5155 locking snaphook swaged at one end, and a stop swaged at the other end. For use with Model # VW655 wire rope grab. (shown)

Model # A-626L - 5/16" diameter galvanized steel, 7x 19, wire rope lifeline with a #5155 locking snaphook swaged at one end, and a stop swaged at other end.

Model # A-626SE - 5/16" diameter galvanized steel, 7x 19, wire rope lifeline with a thimble swaged at each end.

Model # A-626SL - 5/16" diameter galvanized steel, 7x 19, wire rope lifeline with a #5155 locking snaphook swaged at one end, and a thimble swaged at the other end.

Specify length when ordering, other connectors and configurations available (click here for connector options)

Wire Rope Lifeline with Protective Sleeve
Designed for use with Gemtor cable grab. Made of 5⁄16" diameter, 7x19, stainless steel wire rope. The lifeline has a 5" loop at one end and a heat shrink cap at the other end.  Features a Kevlar/Fiberglass sleeve at loop end for protection over a sharp edge. Available in lengths from 50' to 500'

 

Available Models:

Model #

Length

Model #

Length

20-050K

50'

20-300K

300'

20-100K

100'

20-350K

350'

20-150K

150'

20-400K

400'

20-200K

200'

20-150K

450'

20-250K

250'

20-500K

500'

 

 

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