VLP+RGSS58ES Premium Vertical Lifeline with Openable Rope Grab
The Frontline VLP+RGSS58ES marries the premium polysteel lifeline to the openable, self-tracking RGSS58ES rope grab with its built-in 3 ft shock absorbing lanyard - a complete vertical fall arrest connection that sets up in seconds.
The high grade steel rope grab carries a double locking closing mechanism and feeds onto the 5/8 in 3-strand rope by unscrewing one screw. The assembly carries a 5,000 lb breaking strength with a 310 lb max user capacity and meets or exceeds applicable ANSI and OSHA standards. Available in 25 and 50 ft.
Who Needs This Product
This product pairs a premium vertical lifeline with the openable RGSS58ES rope grab and its integrated shock lanyard - the full anchor-to-harness connection in one SKU. Roofers and climbers who want the openable double-locking grab on a matched rope pick this assembly. You still need a rated overhead anchor and a full body harness.
Features
Matched grab and rope
The openable RGSS58ES self-tracking grab on a 5/8 in polysteel lifeline - tested together.
Built-in 3 ft shock lanyard
The grab ships with its energy absorbing lanyard and snaphook.
Double locking grab
High grade steel grab with a double locking closing mechanism.
Seconds to set up
Unscrew one screw, feed the rope, screw it back together.
Self-tracking
Follows you up and down hands-free; locks in a fall.
Two lengths
25 and 50 ft.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VLP25+RGSS58ES (25 ft) / VLP50+RGSS58ES (50 ft) |
|---|---|
| Type | Vertical lifeline with openable self-tracking rope grab and 3 ft shock lanyard |
| Rope | High strength polysteel, 3-strand, 5/8 in |
| Rope grab | Openable self-tracking with 3 ft shock absorbing lanyard, high grade steel, double locking |
| Breaking strength | 5,000 lbs |
| Max capacity | 310 lbs |
| Lengths | 25 ft, 50 ft |
| Standards | Meets or exceeds applicable ANSI and OSHA standards |
Clearance includes the 3 ft lanyard. The shock lanyard between grab and harness adds to total fall clearance - grab activation plus lanyard plus absorber deployment plus harness stretch plus your height. Run the calculator below, function-test the grab, and protect the rope from edges.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359 series
The assembly meets or exceeds applicable ANSI Z359 fall protection standards per the spec sheet; the RGSS58ES grab is independently tested (see the RGSS58ES product page).
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection criteria.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140
General industry personal fall protection system requirements.
Typical Applications
How to Use the VLP+RGSS58ES
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check rope, grab, double-lock closure, lanyard, and shock pack before each use.
- Anchor the lifeline. Clip the top to a rated overhead anchorage connector.
- Install the grab. Unscrew, feed the 5/8 in rope UP toward the anchor, screw back together.
- Connect the lanyard. Snap the 3 ft shock lanyard to the dorsal D-ring of your harness.
- Function test and verify clearance. Snap the grab down to confirm lock; run the calculator below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 6 months. Pull the equipment from service for any of the conditions below.
- Rope: cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, chemical damage, soft spots, or heavy soiling.
- Snaphook / termination: deformation, cracks, corrosion, or a gate that fails to close and lock.
- Rope grab (where fitted): cam wear, anti-panic function, and positive lock on a downward snap.
- Shock pack (where fitted): deployment or torn cover.
- Markings: labels must be present and legible.
Retire the lifeline immediately after any fall arrest event or if any inspection point fails. Destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline VLP+RGSS58ES Submittals and Documentation
Frontline VLP+RGSS58ES Spec Sheet (PDF)Rope, rope grab, lengths, strength, and standards. Frontline VLP User Manual (PDF)Use, limitations, inspection, and retirement for the VLP vertical lifelines. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline RGSS58ES Rope Grab with Lanyard. The grab in this kit, sold separately.
- Frontline VLPR3L Vertical Lifeline Kit. A similar kit with a shock-pack rope grab.
- Frontline 100CTB Combat Construction Harness. The construction harness to complete the system.
Building Vertical Lifeline Systems?
Rope, grab, and anchor have to match. Confirm your application, anchorage, and clearance 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.
