Rail-Slider Anchorage Connector

No more unhooking and re-hooking your lanyard

Description

This device is easily and quickly installed anywhere along an approved anchorage (rail). The Rail Slider™ Anchorage Connector will move along the rail, pulled by the worker's lanyard/harness. No unhooking and re-hooking of the lanyard is required when changing work locations. The rail slider consists of a pair of rail profile plates, which interlock via a set of receiving bolts. A lanyard is attached to an approved carabiner securing the profile plates to the crown of the rail.

Highlights 

• Connects directly to railway rails
• Fall protection during horizontal movement on railway bridges
• Available in two sizes for quick and easy installation

Options

• Capacity: 400 lbs (182kg) including weight of the user plus tools, clothing and other user-borne objects.
• Weight: 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg)
• Materials of construction: SA516 Grade 70 Steel
• When used as part of a personal fall arrest system, fall arrest forces must not exceed 1,800 lbf (8 kN).
• Free fall distance (limit) must not exceed 6.0 ft (1.8 m) in accordance OSHA, ANSI Z359.1 and ANSI A10.32-2004. The Canadian standards specify that free fall distance must not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m). The user must comply with applicable standards.