- Hinged Open Design: Hinged alloy steel body opens smoothly, allowing the worker to attach or remove the grab at any point along a vertical lifeline without threading from the end.
- Hands-Free Trailing: Smart trailing mobility configuration allows the device to follow the user up and down a 5/8" synthetic rope line automatically, eliminating manual adjustment.
- Anti-Inversion Hinge Cam: Built-in safety orientation guard prevents the device from locking onto the rope if flipped upside down, ensuring proper structural installation every time.
- Cam-Action Braking: Internal tension rollers and a responsive spring-loaded cam mechanism bite down instantly onto the rope lifeline to stop a fall.
Price: $100.80
Item #FALLTECH-7479
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Description
This hinged trailing rope adjuster allows installation at any point on a vertical synthetic rope lifeline and supports user mobility during ascent or descent. Its alloy steel construction includes a cam-action braking design that locks onto the lifeline in a fall event, tension roller and internal spring to maintain position, and anti-inversion hinge cam to prevent upside-down installation. It is compatible with 5/8″ diameter synthetic rope lifelines.
Key features:
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Allows user installation at any point along a 5/8″ synthetic rope lifeline
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Trailing mobility design supports ascent and descent with minimal effort
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Cam-action braking design quickly locks on the lifeline to arrest a fall
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Anti-inversion hinge cam prevents upside-down installation
Specifications
- SKU: 7479
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For use with: 5/8″ diameter synthetic rope lifeline
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Construction: alloy steel
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OSHA user capacity: 130 to 310 lb maximum
FAQs
Q: How does the trailing mobility benefit a user during vertical movement?
A: It allows the adjuster to move smoothly with the user while climbing or descending, reducing snagging or manual repositioning of the device.
Q: What is the purpose of the anti-inversion hinge cam?
A: It ensures the unit is installed correctly and prevents the adjuster from operating incorrectly if mounted upside down, maintaining safety function.
Q: When should I remove this adjuster from service?
A: Remove it if the cam-action brake fails to lock, the hinge shows deformation, the alloy steel body is cracked or corroded, or if any indication of a fall event is present.
Q: Can this device be used on rope lifelines smaller or larger than 5/8″?
A: It is specified for 5/8″ diameter synthetic rope; using a different size may impair performance or ratings.
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