Lad-Saf Static Wire Rope Grab
has you covered with a complete line of mobile and static rope grabs for both synthetic fiber rope and steel wire cable, along with a wide variety of lifelines to meet your work needs. 3M's rope grabs are made of durable materials. Our most popular LAD-SAF rope grabs follow you, giving you maximum freedom and hands free operation. They can be detached or removed anywhere along the lifeline.
OSHA compliant. Vertical work needs a lifeline that follows the climb and locks the moment it matters.

Who Needs This Product
For climbing work on ladders, towers, and vertical lifelines where the grab must follow the worker.
Features
Manual design allows user to
Manual design allows user to position in place.
Ideal for work positioning or
Ideal for work positioning or restraint, engineered into this DBI-SALA configuration as standard.
Extremely rugged all-metal system
Extremely rugged all-metal system, engineered into this DBI-SALA configuration as standard.
Cam locking system for safety
Cam locking system for safety, engineered into this DBI-SALA configuration as standard.
Detachable anywhere along the lifeline
Detachable anywhere along the lifeline, engineered into this DBI-SALA configuration as standard.
Durable and lightweight construction
Durable and lightweight construction, engineered into this DBI-SALA configuration as standard.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 5000338 |
|---|---|
| Attachment Type | None |
| Connected Safety ID Equipped | No |
| For Use With | 3/8 in Wire Rope Lifeline |
| Install Type | Temporary |
| Lifeline Material | Galvanized Steel |
| Maximum Number of Users | One |
| Net Weight | 2.5 lb |
| Overall Height | 5.5 in |
| Overall Length | 2.5 in |
| Overall Width | 10.5 in |
| Product Operation | Manual |
| Product Series | Lad-Saf |
| Product Type | Static Wire Rope Grab |
| Rope Diameter | 0.374 in |
| Structure Type | None |
| Weight Capacity | 310 lbs. (141 kg) |
| Warranty | 3M Global Product Warranty against factory defects, one year from first use |
Match the grab to the line. Use only the lifeline diameter and type specified in the manual, and keep the connecting lanyard as short as the system allows.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Meets OSHA personal fall protection requirements for construction and general industry.
3M Quality
Designed, tested, and certified by 3M Fall Protection, the successor to Capital Safety and the DBI-SALA legacy.
One-Year Warranty
Covered by the 3M Global Product Warranty against factory defects in workmanship and materials.
Typical Applications
Setup Overview
- Read the 3M instruction manual before first use.
- Inspect all components before each use.
- Install or deploy per the manual for your application.
- Verify system compatibility and clearances.
- Document inspections on a competent person schedule.
Full use instructions ship with the unit; the instruction manual is linked in the documentation section below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, and have a competent person inspect the unit on a documented schedule per the applicable ANSI standard and the 3M manual.
- Hardware: cracks, distortion, corrosion, and loose fasteners.
- Webbing or lifeline: cuts, frays, burns, abrasion, and chemical damage.
- Connectors: gates close and lock; no distortion at either end.
- Labels: present and legible, with the inspection log current.
- Function: smooth operation with no hesitation, per the manual test procedure.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest event, failed inspection, or damage beyond the limits in the manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
DBI-SALA 5000338 Submittals and Documentation
Manual Wire Rope Grab Instruction Manual English (PDF)Installation, use, and inspection instructions from 3M. Separate Back Up Independent Lifeline Requirements Technical (PDF)3M technical bulletin.Compatible and Related Products
- DBI-SALA Protecta Temporary Horizontal Lifeline System 1200101. Related DBI-SALA product in this line.
- DBI-SALA Saflok Carabiner Yellow Zinc 2000112. Related DBI-SALA product in this line.
- DBI-SALA Rope Lifeline with Snap Hook 1202754. Related DBI-SALA product in this line.
Setting Up Vertical Protection?
Confirm your setup with us and we will make sure the right equipment ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
3M DBI-SALA Global Product Warranty
Unless otherwise provided by local laws, 3M fall protection products are warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of installation or first use by the original owner.
Limited Remedy: Upon written notice to 3M, 3M will repair or replace any product determined by 3M to have a factory defect in workmanship or materials. 3M reserves the right to require product be returned to its facility for evaluation of warranty claims. This warranty does not cover product damage due to wear, abuse, misuse, damage in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond 3M's control. 3M will be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to 3M's fall protection products.
Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by local laws, 3M is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages including, but not limited to loss of profits, in any way related to the products regardless of the legal theory asserted.
The warranty above is made in lieu of all warranties or conditions, express or implied, including the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Please contact 3M's customer service department in your region for assistance with warranty claims, or reach out to our team at Fall Protection Distributors, LLC and we will help you start the process.
