Phil
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Oak Lawn, IL
In regards to the new (2017) ansi requirement to have carabiners and snaps used in fall arrest prtoection to have a gate rating of 3,600 lbs:
What carabiners are on the market right now that meet this standard and does the gate need to be marked with the 3,600 lb rating?
I've found this one but are there others?:
www.treestuff.com
I'm surprised the major vendors haven't listed these connectors separate from their other carabiners and snaps to make them easier to find when shopping for fall arrest gear.
Edit:
I forgot about wesspur and apparently they are 10 steps ahead of me:
www.wesspur.com
What carabiners are on the market right now that meet this standard and does the gate need to be marked with the 3,600 lb rating?
I've found this one but are there others?:
Notch Steel Carabiner
This high-quality steel carabiner has a 50kN rating and a 3,600lb. ANSI-rated gate. Solid steel construction with a yellow zinc plating results in great corrosion protection.
I'm surprised the major vendors haven't listed these connectors separate from their other carabiners and snaps to make them easier to find when shopping for fall arrest gear.
Edit:
I forgot about wesspur and apparently they are 10 steps ahead of me:
DMM AmericanO Locksafe ANSI Carabiner
Double locking carabiners with ANSI gate maintain a certain rated strength, even when cross-loaded on the gate.