FallTech Hinged Self-Tracking Fall Arrester, 5/8 in Rope
Hinged design allows user installation at any point on the lifeline. Trailing mobility follows ascending and descending user with minimal effort.
Cam-action braking design quickly locks on the lifeline to arrest the fall. Tension roller and internal spring maintain lifeline position and allow user mobility.
Who Needs This Product
The rope grab is the moving connection on a vertical lifeline: it follows the worker up and down the line and locks instantly when a fall starts. Trailing and self-tracking models follow hands-free, manual models set by hand, and anti-panic versions lock even if the worker grabs the device in a fall, the instinctive reaction that defeats lesser grabs.
Features
Hinged design allows user installation
Hinged design allows user installation at any point on the lifeline.
Trailing mobility follows ascending and
Trailing mobility follows ascending and descending user with minimal effort.
Cam-action braking design quickly locks
Cam-action braking design quickly locks on the lifeline to arrest the fall.
Tension roller and internal spring
Tension roller and internal spring maintain lifeline position and allow user mobility.
Anti-inversion hinge cam prevents upside-down
Anti-inversion hinge cam prevents upside-down installation.
Double-locking closure helps prevent accidental
Double-locking closure helps prevent accidental opening.
Arrow up, rope matched, lock tested. A rope grab installed upside down or on the wrong rope diameter will not arrest a fall. Verify orientation, the 5/8 in rope specification, and a sharp-pull lock test before every use.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502
Applicable requirement for this equipment: OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140.
1910.140
Applicable requirement for this equipment: OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140.
OSHA 1926.502
Construction fall protection criteria for personal fall arrest system components, including connectors, lanyards, and lifelines.
Typical Applications
How to Use
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Match the rope. These grabs run 5/8 in lifelines; verify the rope specification.
- Install arrow up. The grab is directional; the arrow points to the anchor.
- Connect the lanyard. Grab to harness dorsal D-ring via its integrated or attached lanyard.
- Work the line. Trailing models follow; manual models set above the work.
- Test the lock. Sharp pull before each use to verify engagement.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a competent person inspection at least annually.
- Cam and springs: engage and release cleanly.
- Body and hinge: no cracks, wear, or corrosion.
- Lanyard (where fitted): webbing and absorber condition.
- Lock test: grabs the line on a sharp pull.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest event, failed lock test, or visible damage.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | Hinged Trailing Rope Grab |
|---|---|
| SKU | 7491 |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Rope Adjuster | Stainless steel |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 7491 Submittals and Documentation
7491 Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, use, capacity, and inspection procedures. 7491 Spec Sheet (PDF)Full specifications, features, and compliance summary for submittal packages.Complete Your Fall Protection System
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Specifying Lanyards and Connectors for Your Crew?
Hook styles, free fall ratings, webbing families, and clearances: call us and we will match the connector to the trade before it ships. Confirm your application with us and we will make sure every component matches before it ships.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
