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Protecta 3M Hot Work Shock-Absorbing Lanyard, Double Leg Y
FPL1340188C
Twin-leg Y lanyard in fire-resistant Kevlar fiber for hot work, with built-in shock absorber, available in 4 ft or 6 ft. Plated steel rebar hooks at the ends, central snap hook. Capacity of 121 to 310 lb (54.9 to 140.6 kg). Protecta 3M brand.
Return conditions:
No returnable if used. For more information about our return policy, please refer to the Orders and Returns.
Fall protection: the Kevlar twin-leg Y lanyard for hot work
| Length | Sylprotec code | 3M model | 3M purchase code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft / 1.22 m | FPL1340188C | 1340188C | 7012817362 |
| 6 ft / 1.83 m | FPL1340185C | 1340185C | 7012817358 |
The Protecta 3M hot work shock absorbing lanyard is a twin-leg Y lanyard built for environments exposing the equipment to heat, sparks or flames, such as welding or cutting. Its fire-resistant Kevlar fiber webbing withstands intense heat, while the energy absorber, housed in a pack protected by a Kevlar fiber cover, deploys progressively during a fall to reduce the arresting forces transmitted to the worker.
This twin-arm configuration provides a 100% continuous connection, since the second arm is attached before the first is released. It connects by means of a plated steel snap hook at the harness attachment point and two plated steel rebar hooks at the ends of the arms, resistant to corrosion.
Total worker weight capacity, including clothing, tools and equipment, is 121 to 310 lb (54.9 to 140.6 kg). A built-in fall indicator allows quick visual inspection to check if the lanyard has been impacted.
Understanding the fall clearance window
Before using this energy-absorbing lanyard, calculate the fall clearance, that is, the free space required below the anchorage point to arrest a fall before the worker strikes the ground or an obstacle. This clearance window adds up from several elements: the length of the lanyard, the deployment of the energy absorber, the height of the worker, the dorsal D-ring slide and a safety margin. A miscalculation is one of the most common causes of serious injuries at height, even with compliant equipment.
For the 4 ft model: about 15.5 ft (4.7 m) of clearance. For the 6 ft model (the worst case): the lanyard (6 ft) plus the absorber deployment (4 ft) plus the worker height (6 ft) plus a safety margin (1.5 ft) give a total clearance of about 17.5 ft (5.3 m) below an overhead anchorage. In low-clearance situations, choose a self-retracting lifeline instead.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Kevlar hot work lanyard
Why choose a Kevlar fiber lanyard over a standard lanyard?
Kevlar fiber withstands intense heat, sparks and flames, making it suitable for welding, torch cutting or work near heat sources, unlike standard polyester webbing which could melt or weaken.
What is the capacity of this lanyard?
This lanyard is designed for a worker whose total weight, including tools, is between 121 and 310 lb (54.9 to 140.6 kg).
How does the fall indicator work?
A visual inspection of the absorber pack allows quick determination of whether the lanyard has sustained an impact force. If so, the lanyard must be removed from service immediately.
What fall clearance is required?
About 15.5 ft (4.7 m) for the 4 ft model, and about 17.5 ft (5.3 m) for the 6 ft model, below an overhead anchorage. In low-clearance situations, choose a self-retracting lifeline instead.
Complementary suggestions for the lanyard:
Beyond fall arrest, equip the worker from head to toe: protect their hands with cut-resistant gloves (GS13TAGPU), their eyes with safety eyewear (YG454), and their hearing in noisy areas with earplugs (OA101) or earmuffs (OPH6A); on a hot work site, add a high-visibility vest (VV50).
To complete your fall protection system, combine your lanyard with reliable anchors: a connector (FPA9501683), a anchor (FPA8510816), or a rugged fixed connector (FPA2104550); attach it to an ExoFit harness (FPH140309XCAP) or the model (FPH140320XCAP), and post the mandatory sign (ECO130). Every component of the harness-lanyard-anchor assembly can save lives at height.
FPL1340188C
Data sheet
- Product group
- Safety equipment
- Main category
- Personal protection
- Sub category
- Fall protection
- Sub sub category
- Lanyards
- Name of the product
- Y-shaped double lanyard with energy absorber
- Product code
- FPL134018X
- Product use
- Designed for hot work, welding, grinding and electrical work
- Manufacturer
- Protecta
- Country of origin
- United State of America
- Format
- Depending on selection: 4 ft / 1.22 m or 6 ft / 1.83 m
- Types of lanyards
- Y-shaped double lanyard
- Reusable
- Reusable with careful inspection and proper installation
- Features
- The shock absorber deploys by controlled tearing to reduce fall arrest force
- Characteristics of metal parts
- Non-painted metal parts
- Carabiners characteristics
- Fitted with a small spring-loaded snap hook on the harness side and two large rebar hooks at the ends of the arms, plated steel
- Includes
- With a built-in shock absorber
- Property of the material
- Aramid fibers (Kevlar) do not melt or burn upon contact with welding sparks
- Worker’s weight
- 121 to 310 lb / 54.9 to 140.6 kg (including tools and equipment)
- Material1
- Kevlar® (Aramid)
- Material2
- Steel
- Washable
- Wash in warm water, 98.60°F/ 37°C. Never use bleach or other abrasive or chemical products on your lanyard. Air dry
- Length (in/cm)
- 17 in / 43.18 cm
- Width (in/cm)
- 13 in / 33.02 cm
- Height (in/cm)
- 8 in / 20.32 cm
- Weight (lb/kg)
- 6.089 lb / 2.76 kg
- Sold by
- Unit
- Color
- Black
- Return conditions
- No returnable if used. For more information about our return policy, please refer to the "Orders and Returns" link on the home page
- Caution
- Maximum supported worker weight from 121 lb to 310 lb / 54.9 kg to 140.6 kg, including clothing, tools and equipment
Specific References
- mpn
- 00840779147601
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Twin-leg Y lanyard in fire-resistant Kevlar fiber for hot work, with built-in shock absorber, available in 4 ft or 6 ft. Plated steel rebar hooks at the ends, central snap hook. Capacity of 121 to 310 lb (54.9 to 140.6 kg). Protecta 3M brand.