

HELIXON-S wire rope, retractable fall arrester 7 m for vertical and horizontal use
HELIXON-S wire rope, retractable fall arrester 7 m
- Robust & durable polymer casing, equipped with:
a carrying handle,
a window, that can be easily removed for reaching the internal mechanism, in order to inspect it without totally opening the casing.
- Comes with Galvanized Steel Wire Rope of diam 4.8 mm, having:
a connector ref. FA 50 203 20 with load indicator,
a gripping handle,
an external energy absorber.
- Internal braking mechanism to reduce the fall arrest force to less than 6 kN.
- Swivel and FA 50 225 23B connector at anchorage end.
- Weight: 4.08 kg.
Compliance: EN 360:2002, VG11.060.
Minimum breaking strength > 12 kN.
Approved for a user with a max. weight of 140 kg in vertical use and in horizontal use.
To download the product instructions for use, see the Attachment tab
EN353-1 :
A fall arrester on rigid anchor line is a device that automatically blocks and stops on the vertical support when the user falls. The anchor line can be a cable (rigid) or rail. Breaking strength of these systems> 15 kN.
EN353-2 :
A fall arrester on flexible anchor line is a device that automatically blocks and stops on the vertical support when the user falls. The anchor line can be a cable (flexible) or a rope (twisted or braided). These flexible anchor lines must be weighted with a counterweight. Breaking strength of these systems> 15 kN.
EN360 :
A retractable fall arrester is a device equipped with a lanyard (on cable or webbing) kept in tension. It follows the movements of user. The system blocks and stops automatically when the user falls. These come in different lengths. Breaking strength > 12 kN (for cable lanyard) or > 15kN (for textile lanyard)
Whatever the fall arrest system choosen (fall arrester on anchor line, retractable fall arrester, energy absorbing lanyard) it guarantees a fall arrest by limiting the impact on the human body at 6kN maxi. |
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Trades: The retractable fall arresters are used instead for the following professions: Works on facade, on the terrace, on scaffolding, on aerial lift, and maintenance..
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How to choose ? The choice of the fall arrest system must be based on the movement to perform. Obviously, for the choice of the fall arrest system, the position of the anchor point must be considered. |
If the movement is purely vertical (along a scale for example) we always favour a fall arrester on anchor line. They have the advantage of being installed (for some) permanently on the structure. | If the movement can be horizontal & vertical, we will prefer a retractable fall arrester.
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The fall arrester on anchor line must always be used directly below the anchor point. | The retractable fall arresters are ideal for work of low-rise because the blockage is almost instantaneous, limiting the required clearance. |
For the work on an inclined plane with fall arrester on anchor line, it is necessary that it be equipped with a manual locking system. |