FallTech 7540A14 BeamLock Beam Anchor, Dual Adjustment
The FallTech 7540A14 BeamLock is a reusable beam anchor that clamps to a structural I-beam or H-beam flange to create a rated tie-off point without drilling or welding. It works as a trailing anchor on a top flange or an overhead anchor on a bottom flange.
Dual adjustment fits flanges from 4 in to 14 in wide and up to 1-1/4 in thick. The BeamLock ships with two sets of wear pads, long and short, so it travels smoothly along the beam in a trailing application. Certified to ANSI Z359.18-2017 as a Type A anchorage rated for 5,000 lb (22.2 kN).
Who Needs This Product
This product is the BeamLock beam anchor, the anchorage component of a personal fall arrest system. Steel erectors and maintenance crews clamp it to an I-beam flange to create a rated tie-off point, then connect an SRL or energy-absorbing lanyard. In a trailing setup the wear pads let it slide smoothly along the beam. You still need a certified full-body harness and a compatible connecting device to complete the system.
Features
BeamLock jaw design
Locks onto the anchor-bar teeth for a positive, secure grip on the flange.
Dual adjustment
Fits flanges from 4 in to 14 in wide with a two-side adjustment.
Two wear-pad sets
Ships with long and short wear pads for smooth trailing travel.
Trailing or overhead
Mount on a top flange to trail or a bottom flange overhead.
No drilling or welding
Clamps to the beam flange for a reusable, damage-free anchor.
ANSI Z359.18-2017 Type A
Certified 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) single-worker anchorage.
Confirm the jaws lock and check the gap. Make sure the jaws have locked properly onto the teeth on the anchor bar. The gap between the beam flange and the jaw must not exceed 11/16 in; if it does, adjust the anchor further. Where a beam path has joints, the joint gap must not exceed 1/2 in. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the Fall Protection Calculator below.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.18-2017 Type A
American National Standard for anchorage connectors, Type A. 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) strength.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
5,000 lb rated
Anchorage strength of 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) per attached worker.
Typical Applications
How to Install the 7540A14
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the anchor bar, jaws, wear pads, threads, and D-ring before each use.
- Choose wear pads. Fit the long or short wear pads for your beam and application.
- Position. Place the anchor over the beam flange in a trailing or overhead orientation.
- Lock and verify. Adjust until the jaws lock on the anchor-bar teeth and the flange-to-jaw gap is no more than 11/16 in.
- Connect and check clearance. Attach your SRL or lanyard to the D-ring, then confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the calculator below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the anchor from service for any of the conditions below.
- Anchor bar and jaws: cracks, bending, worn teeth, or corrosion.
- Wear pads: excessive wear, tearing, or missing pads.
- Threads and adjustment: damaged threads or an adjustment that will not hold.
- D-ring: deformation, sharp edges, corrosion, or a swivel that binds.
Remove the anchor from service immediately after any fall-arrest event, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| SKU | 7540A14 |
|---|---|
| Type | BeamLock beam anchor, dual adjustment |
| Anchorage classification | ANSI Z359.18-2017 Type A |
| Strength | 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) |
| Capacity (ANSI) | One worker, 130 to 310 lb combined |
| Capacity (OSHA) | One worker, 130 to 425 lb combined |
| Beam flange width range | 4 in to 14 in |
| Beam flange thickness | Up to 1-1/4 in |
| Maximum flange-to-jaw gap | 11/16 in |
| Included | Long and short wear-pad sets |
| Mounting | Trailing top flange or overhead bottom flange |
| Materials | Aluminum body, steel jaws, plated steel swiveling D-ring |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.18-2017; OSHA 1926.502 and 1910 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 7540A14 Submittals and Documentation
7540A14 Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, orientations, capacity, and inspection. 7540A14 Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to ANSI Z359.18-2017 (FallTech test lab). 7540A14 Sell Sheet (PDF)One-page product overview. 7540A14 Spec Sheet (PDF)One-page specifications and compliance summary.Related Anchors
- FallTech steel and beam anchors. See the full beam clamp and steel anchor line.
- FallTech fall protection equipment. Harnesses, SRLs, lanyards, and anchors.
Specifying the BeamLock for Your Crew?
The anchor, the wear pads, the connecting device, and the harness all have to match the beam and the fall clearance below. Confirm your application with us and we will walk through the kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
