Protecta 3M Concrete Anchor Strap, polyester webbing, red

Protecta 3M Concrete Anchor Strap, polyester webbing, red

Protecta 3M models: 2190057 (achat 3M 7100232042), 2190058 (achat 3M 7012818371), 2190064 (achat 3M 7012818374).

Available in 3 lengths (42 in (1 m), 48 in (1.2 m) and 72 in (1.8 m)). Select the desired length from the drop-down menu.

The Protecta 3M web tie-off adapter is a portable anchorage connector designed for anchoring to reinforcing bar (rebar) in concrete, the loop slipping directly over the bar. Made of lightweight, durable polyester webbing, it wraps around the structure and chokes on itself in a pass-through configuration to create a secure connection point where no permanent anchor exists. Capacity: 310 lb (141 kg) ANSI / 420 lb (190 kg) OSHA.

Benefits of the Protecta anchor adapter

• Concrete anchor strap designed as an anchorage connector on reinforcing bar (rebar).
• Made of abrasion-resistant polyester webbing, with a D-ring and high-strength steel construction.
• The loop slips directly over the reinforcing bar for fast installation and a compact anchor point.
• Available in three lengths (42, 48 and 72 in) to suit different formwork configurations.
• Capacity 310 lb (141 kg) ANSI / 420 lb (190 kg) OSHA, one user.
• Compliant with ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502 regulations.
• Recommended for construction, particularly formwork and concrete-pouring operations.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Protecta.
• Material: polyester webbing.
• Colour: red.
• Attachment type: pass-through / choke (sling).
• Length: 42 à 72 po / 1,0 à 1,8 m selon le modèle.
• Web width: 1,75 po / 4,4 cm.
• Capacity: 310 lb (141 kg) ANSI / 420 lb (190 kg) OSHA.
• Minimum breaking strength: 5,000 lb (22 kN).
• Compliance: ANSI Z359.1, OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502.
• Weight: 17,5 à 22,5 lb / 7,9 à 10,2 kg selon la longueur (paquet).

Applications of the anchor adapter

Construction, mining, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, wind energy and general industry. Designed to quickly create a temporary anchor point around a beam, column or structural member and serve as a connection point for a fall arrest or restraint system.

Installation of the anchor adapter

Pass the web around the structure, then thread the small-ring end through the large-ring end to choke the adapter onto the structure (pass-through configuration). Choose a point able to support the required loads, avoid sharp edges and have a competent person perform the installation in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions.

Inspection of the anchor adapter

Before each use, inspect the full length of the web for cuts, fraying, burns, broken stitches, UV or chemical discolouration, and the condition of the rings. Immediately remove from service any adapter that is damaged or has arrested a fall, and have it evaluated by a competent person.

Web maintenance

Clean with warm water and mild soap, rinse and air dry away from direct heat. Do not use bleach or solvents. Store in a clean, dry place away from sunlight to protect the fibres.

Anchorage strength requirements

An anchor alone does not stop a fall: it is part of a complete fall protection system (anchor, connector and harness). Its certified strength must be distinguished from the regulatory threshold, which varies by province and system type. As a guide, for a fall arrest system used with an energy absorber (the normal case in the field), Quebec regulations require an anchor point able to withstand a force of at least 18 kN, while other provinces refer to about 22 kN for an anchor not designed by an engineer. Always have the installation validated by a competent person or an engineer, according to the applicable provincial regulation, and refer to the CSA Z259.15 standard for anchorage connectors.

According to the 3M technical bulletin and the ANSI Z359.2 standard, the required strength depends on the type of system connected to the anchor point:

• Fall arrest: at least 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) for a non-certified anchorage, or twice the maximum arresting force for a certified anchorage designed by a qualified person.
• Travel restraint: at least 1,000 lb (4.5 kN) non-certified, or twice the foreseeable force for a certified anchorage.
• Work positioning: at least 3,000 lb (13.3 kN), or twice the potential impact load, whichever is greater.
• Rescue: at least 3,000 lb (13.3 kN) non-certified, or five times the applied load for a certified anchorage.

When more than one system is connected to the same anchorage, these values must be multiplied by the number of systems. An anchorage used for a fall arrest system must be independent of any anchorage used to support or suspend a platform (OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140).

System component compatibility

A personal fall arrest system is ideally designed, tested and supplied as a complete system. In practice, lanyards, connectors, lifelines, energy absorbers and harnesses are often interchanged because some components wear out before others. Not all components are compatible: for example, a lanyard should not be connected between a harness and a self-retracting type deceleration device, which would result in additional free fall the system was not designed for. Any substitution or change must be evaluated by a competent person before the modified system is put in use, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 and 1910.140.

FAQ about the Protecta anchor adapter

How does this adapter create an anchor point?

By wrapping around a structure and choking on itself in a pass-through configuration.

Is it permanent or reusable?

It is a portable and reusable anchor.

What load does it support?

A capacity of 310 lb (141 kg) ANSI / 420 lb (190 kg) OSHA.

What is it made of?

Of lightweight, durable polyester webbing with a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lb (22 kN).

Complementary suggestions for fall protection equipment

The worker at height Working at height means living with an open drop underfoot with every move. A single lapse on a roof, a lift or a steel frame can turn into a fall of several metres. On this type of job site, the worker wears full personal protective equipment: a safety harness (FPH140204XCAP) connected to the anchor point, protective gloves (GS21TX) suited to the task, safety glasses (YA3298), a protective helmet (TA80) against impacts, fitted with its retention chin strap (TA80CS) to stay in place at height and a high-visibility work garment suited to work at height (VV18).

To build the complete fall protection system, connect this anchor to an ExoFit harness (FPH140205XCALP), linked by an energy-absorbing lanyard (FPL1246576C) or a self-retracting lifeline (FPLR3101507); depending on the surface, complete it with another anchor (FPA1540). Also plan a rescue Rollgliss R550 device for height with a hand wheel and integrated hoist (FPLR550, 150 ft of rope), and mark off the work zone with a DANGER barricade tape (ECT3RE9), supplemented by a retroreflective road post (EPAL192) mounted on its weighted base (11 lb / 5 kg, hexagonal, EPAL).

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