SecuraSpan DBI-SALA 3M I-beam horizontal lifeline stanchion

SecuraSpan DBI-SALA 3M I-beam horizontal lifeline stanchion, 4 flange widths

3M purchase codes: 7100220291, 7012820229, 7012820230, 7012820231 — models: 7400047, 7400055, 7400056, 7400057.

Available in 4 beam flange widths (6 to 12 in, 12 to 18 in, 18 to 24 in, 24 to 36 in). Select the desired width from the drop-down menu.

The SecuraSpan end stanchion by DBI-SALA 3M acts as the structural anchor point of a temporary horizontal lifeline installed on an I-beam. It clamps directly onto the beam flange with an automatic grab hook and wing nuts, with no drilling or welding, making it a portable anchor that can be reused from one jobsite to the next. This page groups four stanchions that differ only by the beam flange width they accept: choose the width that matches your structure from the drop-down menu.

Benefits of the SecuraSpan I-beam stanchion

• End anchor point for a temporary horizontal lifeline on an I-beam
• Clamps onto the flange with an automatic grab hook and wing nuts, no drilling or welding
• Portable anchor, reusable from one jobsite to the next
• IRF (Integrated Roll Feature) technology and top-mounted adjustment for simplified assembly and inspection
• Durable, lightweight and portable steel construction
• Available in 4 flange widths to suit the structure

Technical specifications of the SecuraSpan anchor stanchion

• Product type: end stanchion for a horizontal lifeline on an I-beam
• Fastening: automatic grab hook clamping onto the flange (no drilling or welding)
• Accepted flange thickness: up to 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in)
• Flange widths: 6 to 12 in, 12 to 18 in, 18 to 24 in or 24 to 36 in depending on the model
• Configuration: single span or multiple spans
• Free span: up to 18.3 m (60 ft)
• Material: steel
• Installation type: temporary and portable
• Weight: 36 to 40 lb (16.3 to 18 kg) depending on the model

Capacity and use of the SecuraSpan stanchion

Capacity is 2 workers per span, up to 6 workers total, each with a maximum weight of 310 lb (140 kg) including equipment. A stanchion does not arrest a fall on its own: it is part of a complete system comprising an anchor, a connector, a harness and an energy absorber. The required anchorage strength varies by province and system type (indicatively around 16 kN for a temporary anchor used with an energy absorber). Always have the design and verification of the system carried out by a competent person or engineer, per the applicable provincial regulation.

FAQ about the SecuraSpan horizontal lifeline stanchion

Which stanchion width should I choose?

Measure the flange width of the I-beam the stanchion will clamp onto, then select the matching range (6 to 12 in, 12 to 18 in, 18 to 24 in or 24 to 36 in) from the drop-down menu.

Are the cable and absorber included?

No. The stanchion is sold individually; the tensioned cable, energy absorber and SecuraSpan system components are ordered separately.

How does the stanchion attach to the beam?

It clamps directly onto the beam flange with an automatic grab hook and wing nuts, with no drilling or welding, for quick installation and removal.

How many workers can be protected?

Up to 2 workers per span and 6 workers total, each with a maximum weight of 310 lb (140 kg) including equipment.

Does the stanchion arrest a fall on its own?

No. It is the end anchor point of a complete system (tensioned cable, energy absorber, harness and connectors). Design and verification must be carried out by a competent person per the applicable provincial regulation.

Complementary fall protection equipment suggestions

The structural steel ironworker who installs this stanchion on an I-beam works at height at the exposed end of a flange. A wrong move or unsuitable equipment is enough to turn a routine maneuver into a serious fall. On this type of job site, he wears his full personal protective equipment: a full DBI-SALA harness (FPH140103XCAP) tied to his self-retracting lifeline (FPLR3101507) or to his energy-absorbing lanyard (FPL5400), cut-resistant gloves (G378GKGVBE), safety glasses (YA11329), a helmet (TA80) retained by its chinstrap (TA80CS), a high-visibility vest (V6935) and earplugs (OA1101).

This stanchion is one component of a horizontal lifeline system: pair it with the complete temporary horizontal lifeline system (FPLVH) with tensioned cable, energy absorber and the manufacturer's fittings to form a complete span. Also plan a height rescue device (FPLR5503325) to evacuate a suspended worker, and mark off the ground work zone with warning tape (ECT3YE1).

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