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 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.

Lanyards, Lifelines, Positioning Lines

When using any rope grab, freefall distance must never exceed 6'.  The best way to ensure a reduce the possibility of serious injury. OSHA mandates that free fall distances not exceed 6'.

Gemtor recommends that an energy absorber 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. (See pg. 6 for energy absorbing lanyards, pg. 11 for energy absorbing rope grabs or pg. 10 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 # 3155 locking snaphook(s) with 5/8" gate opening. use a 2' or 3' long lanyard.

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