FallTech 8035 Roughneck Belly Belt with Mating Buckles
The FallTech 8035 is a Roughneck Pipe Positioning Belly Belt with 8 inch heavyweight web construction, a 3 inch anterior support band, and plated alloy steel hardware. Integrated fixed-position frontal D-rings are ideally suited for throwing pipe in monkey board positioning applications.
Lower-torso mating buckles attach the belt to the adjustable straps on FallTech 8006-series and 8007-series derrick harnesses, and 7 adjustment positions provide a 9 inch range of fit. It meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 regulations and is available in Small and XL. This is a positioning belt, not a fall arrest device, and it must be used with a compliant full body harness system.

Who Needs This Product
Derrickhands running FallTech 8006-series or 8007-series derrick harnesses who need a matching pipe positioning belly belt. The lower-torso mating buckles connect directly to the harness straps, putting the frontal D-rings where the positioning lines need them on the monkey board.
Features
8 inch heavyweight web
8 inch heavyweight web construction with a 3 inch anterior support band spreads positioning loads across the belly.
Fixed frontal D-rings
Integrated fixed-position frontal D-rings are ideally suited for throwing pipe in monkey board positioning applications.
Lower-torso mating buckles
Lower-torso mating buckles attach to the adjustable straps on 8006-series and 8007-series derrick harnesses.
7-position adjustment
Features 7 adjustment positions providing a 9 inch range of fit across each belt size.
Plated alloy steel hardware
Buckles rated to 3,372 lb min. static strength with polyester webbing rated to 5,000 lb min. static strength.
OSHA compliant positioning
Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 regulations for work positioning when used with a compliant full body harness.
Safety first. A body belt is for work positioning and restraint only and must never be used as fall arrest body support. OSHA 1926.502 requires fall arrest connections to be made to the dorsal D-ring of a compliant full body harness, and a positioning system must limit free fall to 2 ft or less. Inspect the belt before each use and never use equipment that has been loaded by a fall until a competent person removes it from service.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66
Meets OSHA construction and powered platform regulations for work positioning equipment per FallTech published specifications.
Body Belt Instruction Manual
The FallTech Body Belts manual covers use, limitations, inspection, and the 425 lb capacity for positioning and restraint applications.
Applications
How to Use
The belly belt installs over a donned and adjusted derrick harness in a few steps.
- Inspect first. Check webbing, stitching, D-rings, and buckles for damage before every use. Remove the belt from service if you find cuts, burns, or deformed hardware.
- Don the harness first. Put on and adjust your derrick harness completely before adding the belly belt.
- Attach the belt. Connect the mating buckles to the matching harness attachment points and center the frontal D-rings.
- Adjust the fit. Use the grommeted adjustment positions to snug the belt so it carries load on the anterior support band without restricting breathing.
- Connect positioning lines. Attach positioning lanyards to the frontal D-rings only, and keep your fall arrest connection on the harness dorsal D-ring.
Inspection and Service Life
OSHA requires personal fall protection to be inspected before each use, and a competent person should formally inspect positioning equipment at least annually. Log formal inspections so the service history follows the belt.
- Webbing: look for cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, chemical damage, and UV fading across the 8 inch web and support band
- Stitching: check for pulled, broken, or abraded threads, especially at the D-ring and buckle junctions
- D-rings and hardware: confirm no cracks, sharp edges, corrosion, or distortion, and that mating buckles engage positively
- Attachment straps: verify the harness connection points and adjustment grommets are intact
- Labels: verify the label is present and legible, including the date of first use
Retire the belt immediately if it has been loaded by a fall, if any inspection point fails, or if the label is missing or unreadable. Destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Pipe Positioning Belly Belt |
|---|---|
| SKU | 8035 |
| Family | Roughneck |
| D-Rings | Fixed-position frontal positioning D-rings; plated alloy steel (not fall arrest rated) |
| Attachment | Lower-torso mating buckles; fits 8006-series and 8007-series harnesses |
| Webbing | Polyester; 5,000 lb min. static strength; 8 in web with 3 in anterior support band |
| Buckles | Plated alloy steel; 3,372 lb min. static strength |
| Adjustment | 7 positions; 9 in range of fit |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 |
| Available Configurations | 8035S (Small), 8035XL (XL) |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Submittals and Documentation
FallTech 8035 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this product FallTech 8035 Instruction ManualFallTech Body Belts manual with use, inspection, and capacity informationRelated FallTech Equipment
- FallTech 8006S Roughneck 3D Derrick Non-belted Harness
- FallTech 7060 Positioning Work Belt
- FallTech 7055 Standard 2D Work Positioning Body Belt
Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.
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