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. TLC05-4PK 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. TLC05-4PK Frontline ToolGrip Quick Display Guide (PDF)Line overview of the ToolGrip tool tethering family. TLC05-4PK 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.
