CURIOSITY-S - Energy absorbing lanyard (140 kg, sharp edge) with zipped pocket, Kernmantle anti-abrasion rope, lg. 1.20 m, and aluminium connectors
CURIOSITY-S - Energy absorbing kernmantle rope lanyard with aluminium connectors
Length : 1.20 m
Weight: 1.03 kg
Max. user weight: 140 kg
Connectors: 1 aluminium scaffold hook, gate opening 60 mm, ref. FA 50 218 60 and 1 aluminium quarter turn-locking karabiner, gate opening 21 mm, ref. FA 50 201 22
Compliance: EN355:2002, PPE-R/11.074.
- Energy absorber in 45 mm wide webbing to reduce the impact of the fall to less than 6 kN. Protected by a zipped pocket.
- Made up of 11 mm diam. anti abrasion polyamide kernmantle rope lanyard
- Loops protected by an abrasion resistant thimble
- Sewing protected with strong transparent covering sleeve
To download the instructions for use, see the Attachment tab
ENERGY ABSORBER & ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARDS
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EN 355 :
The energy absorbing lanyards allow to absorbs the energy of fall by tearing of specific webbings or sewings. Maximal length for an energy absorbing lanyard : 2 m including connectors. Breaking strength > 15 kN
Lanyards without the energy absorber should never be used as a fall arrest system.
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Use: To be used only for a work requiring limited movement and where the distance under the feet of the user is sufficient (see Clearance).The forked energy absorbing lanyards are designed to be used for passing intermediate anchor points.
Trades : Construction, Worker on building, Steel construction, Scenic, Scaffolder.
How to choose?
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12 mm twisted rope
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30 mm webbing
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11 mm kernmantle rope
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44 mm expandable webbing
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12 mm special sharp edges kernmantle rope
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FA 30 000 45 (45 mm)
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FA 30 000 35 (35 mm)
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Whatever type of lanyard or energy absorber, the performances are identical, so it is above all a personal choice, but it must be based on the intensity of use.
- When choosing the product it is necessary to take into account the importance of connectors.
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COMPLIANCE WITH VG 11
KRATOS SAFETY launches Energy Absorbing Lanyards tested as per VG 11 from PPE Directive 89/686/EEC
KRATOS SAFETY makes it easier for you to pick the right Energy Absorbing Lanyard tested with all the components of connecting elements in combination, as faced in actual usage.
The VG 11 procedure allows to ensure the breaking strenght of the components (hooks and rope) and their assembly without fearing the breakage of any of the elements.
KRATOS SAFETY Forked Lanyards are also subjected to the special 3-point testing as laid down in the VG 11 Procedure to make the lanyards extra safe for use.
Minimum breaking strenght > 9kN at the 3 ends of the forked lanyard.
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Fall indicator label:
Before each use, inspect your energy absorbing lanyard.
If the "NOT OK" sign is visible on the label, this means your device has arrested a fall and should not be reused. Please replace it by a compliant one.