VLP50R3L-AM American Style 50 ft Vertical Lifeline with Rope Grab
The Frontline VLP50R3L-AM is the American Style 50 ft vertical lifeline kit: a 5/8 in polyester rope with a forged steel manual rope grab and a 12 in shock absorbing lanyard, finished with American flag styling to match the Combat American Style harness line.
The manual rope grab is positioned by hand and locks in a fall; the 12 in shock lanyard limits arrest forces. Hardware carries a 5,000 lb breaking strength in a zinc or silver plated finish, rope and webbing 6,000 lbs, with a 310 lb capacity, built to ANSI Z359.15-2014 and aligning with OSHA 1926 and 1910.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a complete American Style vertical lifeline assembly - rope, manual rope grab, and shock lanyard matched and shipped together for crews running the American Style harness line. You still need a rated overhead anchor and a full body harness to complete the system.
Features
American Style trim
Matches the Combat American Style harness and lanyard line.
Manual rope grab
Forged steel grab positioned by hand and locking in a fall.
12 in shock lanyard
Built-in energy absorber limits arrest forces.
50 ft polyester rope
5/8 in rope rated to 6,000 lbs.
5,000 lb hardware
Zinc or silver plated steel.
Complete kit
Lifeline, grab, and lanyard in one SKU.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VLP50R3L-AM |
|---|---|
| Type | American Style vertical lifeline with manual rope grab and 12 in shock lanyard |
| Rope | Polyester, 5/8 in |
| Rope length | 50 ft |
| Rope grab | Forged steel, manual |
| Shock lanyard | 12 in shock absorbing |
| Hardware breaking strength | 5,000 lbs |
| Rope and webbing breaking strength | 6,000 lbs |
| Finish | Zinc or silver plated |
| Max capacity | 310 lbs |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.15-2014; OSHA 1926; OSHA 1910 |
Set the grab, then climb. A manual rope grab is positioned by hand - keep it high and reset it as you climb, and never defeat the locking function. Total clearance includes grab activation, the 12 in shock lanyard, absorber deployment, and harness stretch. Run the calculator below.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.15-2014
American National Standard for single anchor lifelines and fall arresters for vertical systems. Third-party test report linked in Submittals.
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 VLP50R3L-AM
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check rope, manual grab, shock lanyard, and snaphook before each use.
- Anchor the lifeline. Clip the top snaphook to a rated overhead anchorage connector.
- Set the rope grab. Position the manual grab on the rope, UP toward the anchor, above your work.
- Connect the shock lanyard. Attach to the dorsal D-ring of your harness.
- Function test and verify clearance. Confirm the grab locks; 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 VLP50R3L-AM Submittals and Documentation
Frontline VLP50R3L-AM Spec Sheet (PDF)Components, lengths, strength ratings, and standards. Frontline VLP User Manual (PDF)Use, limitations, inspection, and retirement for the VLP vertical lifelines. Frontline VLP50R3L-AM Test Report (PDF)Third-party test results to ANSI Z359.15-2014. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline VLPR3L Vertical Lifeline Kit. The self-tracking grab version in multiple lengths.
- Frontline VLP50 Premium Vertical Lifeline. The bare 50 ft lifeline.
- 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.
