TLC05 ToolGrip Coil Tool Tether, 5 lbs, 4-Pack
The Frontline TLC05 solves the dangle problem entirely: its coiled design holds the tether in a compact spiral against your body, stretching out only when the tool needs the distance and recoiling the moment it returns.
Compatible with most hand tools 5 lbs or lighter, it ships with two lightweight self-locking twist pin lock aluminum carabiners - one for the anchor, one for the tool. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 dropped object prevention.
Who Needs This Product
This product is dropped-object prevention equipment from the Frontline ToolGrip line. Crews working at height tether their tools so a slip never becomes a struck-by incident below. ToolGrip products are rated for tools only - personal fall protection is a separate system.
Features
Coil beats dangle
The spiral stays compact against your body instead of swinging at your knees.
Two locking carabiners
Twist pin lock aluminum gates at both ends - tool and anchor.
Innovative anti-tangle
The coil recoils after every reach, so it cannot wrap your other gear.
5 lb rating
Sized for the everyday hand tools.
Lightweight
Aluminum hardware keeps the carry penalty near zero.
System component
Pairs with ACQW12 tape for tool-side points.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | TLC05 |
|---|---|
| Type | Coil tool tether |
| Max tool weight | 5 lbs |
| Design | Coiled; contracts to body, stretches on demand |
| Carabiners | Two self-locking twist pin lock aluminum |
| Standards | ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 |
Tool tethering equipment only - NEVER personal fall protection. ToolGrip products are rated for tools, in the capacities on the spec sheet. Never connect any ToolGrip component to a personal fall arrest or restraint system, and never exceed the rated tool weight.
Compliance Standards
ANSI/ISEA 121-2018
American National Standard for dropped object prevention solutions - the consensus standard for tool tethering equipment.
OSHA 1926.759
Falling object protection requirements in steel erection; tethering supports compliance.
OSHA General Duty Clause
Dropped-tool struck-by incidents are routinely cited under 5(a)(1); tethering is the recognized control.
Typical Applications
How to Use the TLC05
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the coil, terminations, and both carabiner locks before each use.
- Anchor one end. Twist-lock one carabiner to a belt D-ring or ACTLDR anchor.
- Connect the tool. Twist-lock the other carabiner to the tool attachment point.
- Confirm both locks. Verify both twist pin gates are fully seated.
- Tug test. Verify before working at height.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use. Pull the equipment from service for any of the conditions below.
- Webbing and elastic: cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, or loss of elasticity.
- Stitching: broken, pulled, or abraded threads.
- Hardware: deformation, cracks, corrosion, or gates and locks that fail to close.
- Attachment points: loose tape bonds, worn loops, or damaged D-rings.
- Markings: labels must be present and legible.
Remove from service immediately if any inspection point fails or after the tether arrests a dropped tool with visible damage. ToolGrip products are tool tethering equipment - never use them for personal fall protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline TLC05 Submittals and Documentation
Frontline TLC05 Spec Sheet (PDF)Design, capacity, carabiners, and standards. Frontline ToolGrip User Manual (PDF)Use, limitations, inspection, and retirement for the ToolGrip tool tethering line. Frontline TLC05 Test Report (PDF)Third-party test results for the TLC05 coil tether. Frontline ToolGrip Quick Display Guide (PDF)Line overview of the ToolGrip tool tethering family. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline TLS15 Elastic Tool Tether. The strap-style everyday tether.
- Frontline ACQW12 Quick Wrap Tool Tape. Create the tool-side attachment point.
- Frontline WB05 Tool Wrist Band. Wrist anchorage for in-hand tools.
Building a Dropped-Object Program?
Tethers, anchors, holsters, and pouches work as a system. Confirm your tool list and working heights with us and we will walk through the ToolGrip lineup so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
