Product Overview
The Single Kernmantle 1.8m Lanyard With Shock Absorber is a critical piece of safety equipment designed for professionals who demand reliability when working at height. This lanyard is engineered to provide a secure connection between a harness and an anchor point, incorporating advanced materials to manage fall forces effectively. At a length of 180cm including connectors, it offers a practical working range while ensuring the highest standards of fall arrest protection.
Key Features
- Integrated Shock Absorber: In the event of a fall, this component deploys to absorb the kinetic energy, significantly reducing the impact forces transmitted to the user's body and the anchor point.
- Large Scaffold Hook: The inclusion of a robust scaffold hook allows for easy and secure attachment to scaffolding and other large-diameter structures, streamlining your setup on-site.
- Secure Carabiner: Provides a reliable and secondary locking mechanism for harness attachment, ensuring that the connection remains closed and secure throughout the working day.
- Kernmantle Rope Construction: Utilising a core-and-sheath design, this rope offers superior flexibility and strength compared to traditional twisted ropes, making it more resistant to kinking and snagging.
Design & Performance
Performance is at the heart of this lanyard's design. The kernmantle rope is crafted from high-tenacity polyester, which provides excellent resistance to abrasion and environmental wear. Unlike standard ropes, the inner core provides the majority of the tensile strength, while the tightly woven outer sheath protects that core from damage. The hardware is equally impressive, featuring heat-treated alloy steel and aluminium components that offer immense structural integrity. This combination of materials ensures a sturdy and substantial feel without being unnecessarily cumbersome during a long shift.
Why No Customisation?
As this is a piece of Category III Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended for fall arrest, we do not offer any form of customisation on this item. Applying embroidery, screen printing, or heat transfers to the rope or the shock absorber casing could potentially damage the synthetic fibres or mask critical inspection points. To ensure your absolute safety and to maintain the integrity of the manufacturer's certification, this product is supplied exclusively in its original, tested condition.
Use Cases
This lanyard is an essential requirement for scaffolders, steel erectors, and industrial maintenance teams working in environments where fall hazards are present. It is particularly well-suited for use on construction sites where quick attachment to various anchor points is necessary, and where a fall arrest system is mandated by safety regulations.
Why MyWorkwear
MyWorkwear has been a specialist in the industry since 1976. From our base in Telford, we have spent nearly five decades providing British businesses with the high-quality equipment they need to stay safe and professional. We understand the technical requirements of the modern workplace and only stock products that meet our rigorous standards for durability and performance.
Practical Advice
When using this lanyard, always ensure that your anchor point is situated above your head whenever possible to minimise the potential fall distance. We recommend that users are fully trained in the use of fall arrest equipment and that a clear rescue plan is in place before any work at height commences. Regularly check that the carabiner and scaffold hook gates are functioning smoothly and locking correctly.
Caring for your product
Maintaining the condition of your safety equipment is not just a matter of hygiene; it is a matter of survival. We recommend keeping the lanyard clean and free from oil, grease, or grit. Contaminants can work their way into the kernmantle fibres, causing internal abrasion that weakens the rope over time. If the rope becomes soiled, it should be cleaned with a mild soap and lukewarm water, then allowed to dry naturally away from direct heat.
Storage is equally important. Store the lanyard in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) light can degrade synthetic fibres, leading to a loss of strength that may not be immediately visible to the naked eye. Avoid storing near sharp tools or corrosive chemicals to prevent accidental damage to the load-bearing components.
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