Checkmate Single Leg Rope Absorber Lanyard

EN354 & EN355 compliant fall arrest lanyard with shock absorbing pack

Constructed from kernmantle fibre, it is a fixed-length fall arrest rope lanyard available in lengths between 1m and 2m with single or twin leg options to offer 100% tie off when moving around structures. It also comes in different connectors.

Note – Lanyard length is measured between the bearing points of the hooks. Exchanging a karabiner for a scaffold hook could lengthen a lanyard beyond the maximum allowable length under the relevant EN standard.

FEATURES

• SHOCK PACK - Tear webbing shock absorber - Maximum tear out 1.75 metres. Shock pack consists of polyester tear webbing (white) and a length of backup webbing (black).
• WEAR SLEEVES - Additional strength and resiliance is added to any potential wear and stress points.
• CONNECTING RING - Connectivity between soft components is achieved via an aluminium ring.
• CONNECTING RING - Twin leg variants also connect to the shock pack via an aluminium ring.
• RAL ADJUSTABLE - With the addition of an adjustable slider the RAL lanyard can be shortened to the user’s requirements.
• LABEL ID - Lanyard details can be easily found on the label, which is protected by a velcro pouch.
• OVAL RAPIDE LINK - Connectivity to harness via an oval rapide link as standard.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Rope - 11mm Kernmantle EN-1891 Type A
  
• Rope Style - Single-tail/Single-legged lanyard
• Rope strength - 22kN - minimum breaking load
• Maximum Length - 2 metres
• Maximum Arresting Force - 6.0kN
• Average Arresting Force - 4.5kN
• Connector: Snap Hook, Karabiner, Alloy Scaffold Hook or Steel Scaffold
• User Weight  - 100kg maximum (150kg rated variants also available)
• Standards - EN 354 & EN 355

FAQs ABOUT FALL ARREST LANYARDs

What does a fall arrest system consist of?
It consists of a full-body harness, anchorage, and connecting device. The means of connection may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or a suitable combination of these. In the unfortunate event of a fall, the lanyard will catch the fall and absorb many of the forces created.

Which harness attachment points can be used with a Fall Arrest Lanyard?
While the 2 tails of a double fall arrest lanyard are connected to anchorage points, the energy absorber is attached to a fall arrest point, marked with an "A". A full-body fall arrest harness normally includes a rear D-ring for fall arrest; some models also include a front fall arrest attachment point. Manufacturers should clearly state all applicable points for fall arrest.

How does a shock-absorbing lanyard work?
The unique feature of this lanyard is its built-in shock pack. When a significant, sustained dynamic force is applied to the lanyard such as in a fall, the pack expands to absorb the kinetic energy that is created by a body in freefall. 

Without a shock absorber built into the fall arrest system, the forces created in freefall will severely injure the worker and more than likely result in a fatality.