VLP50 Premium Vertical Lifeline, 50 ft, 2-Pack
The Frontline VLP50 is a 50 ft premium vertical lifeline: high strength 5/8 in polysteel twisted rope with a stamped steel snaphook factory-spliced at the anchor end, ready to hang from an overhead anchor and run a rope grab.
The rope and termination carry a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength with a 310 lb max capacity, built to ANSI Z359.11-2007 and A10.32-2004 and aligning with OSHA 1926 and 1910. Add a compatible rope grab (RGSS58) to complete the personal fall arrest connection.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a vertical lifeline - the rope a rope grab travels on for climbing and descending fall protection. Roofers, tower crews, and tank workers hang it from an overhead anchor and clip a rope grab to their harness. You still need a rated anchor, a compatible rope grab, and a full body harness to complete the system.
Features
Polysteel twisted rope
High strength 5/8 in three-strand rope built for fall arrest service.
Factory snaphook splice
Stamped steel snaphook spliced at the anchor end - no field knots.
5,000 lb rated
Minimum breaking strength through rope and termination.
50 ft length
Sized for common vertical drops.
Rope grab ready
Runs the RGSS58 self-tracking grab or compatible devices.
Simple and rugged
A rope, a hook, decades of proven design.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VLP50 |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium vertical lifeline, 50 ft |
| Rope | High strength polysteel twisted, 5/8 in, 3-strand |
| Snaphook | Stamped steel, factory spliced |
| Min breaking strength | 5,000 lbs |
| Length | 50 ft |
| Weight | 9 lbs |
| Max capacity | 310 lbs (one worker) |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.11-2007; ANSI A10.32-2004; OSHA 1926; OSHA 1910 |
A lifeline is half a system. The vertical lifeline must be paired with a compatible rope grab and a rated overhead anchor, with enough clearance below for the grab to lock before the worker reaches a lower level. Run the calculator below, and protect the rope from sharp edges and cutting hazards.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.11-2007
American National Standard for full body harnesses and connecting components / vertical systems. The rope and termination are rated to this standard.
ANSI A10.32-2004
Fall protection requirements for construction and demolition operations.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 / 1910
Federal construction and general industry fall protection criteria.
Typical Applications
How to Use the VLP50
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the full length of rope, the splice, and the snaphook before each use.
- Anchor it. Clip the snaphook to a rated overhead anchorage connector.
- Hang clear. Let the lifeline fall clear of edges and hazards to the work level.
- Install the rope grab. Mount a compatible 5/8 in rope grab per its manual.
- Verify clearance. Confirm fall clearance below before climbing - 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 VLP50 Submittals and Documentation
Frontline VLP50 Spec Sheet (PDF)Rope, termination, 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 VLP25 Premium Vertical Lifeline 25 ft. The 25 ft version.
- Frontline RGSS58 Self-Tracking Rope Grab. A 5/8 in rope grab for these lifelines.
- 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.
