Malta Dynamics A8000 Reusable Truss Anchor
The Malta Dynamics A8000 Truss Anchor is a reusable fall protection anchorage built for new construction and for work performed in the attic space of an existing structure. It fastens to a standard 2 inch by 4 inch wood truss and gives a worker a rated tie-off point in case of a fall through the ceiling or to a lower level - a setup electricians and solar installers reach for again and again.
A powder-coated steel plate carries a rotating alloy steel O-ring so the attachment point swivels to follow the worker. The anchor ships with all 13 wood screws needed to install it, weighs just 2.4 lb, and rates to a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength with a 130 to 310 lb single-worker capacity. This listing is sold as a 2-pack so a crew can stage anchors at multiple truss bays. It meets OSHA 1910 and 1926 Subpart M and ANSI Z359.18-2017.
Who Needs This Product
The A8000 is an anchorage connector - the tie-off point of a personal fall arrest or restraint system - for crews working on or inside wood-truss structures. Each anchor is designed for a single worker, who still needs an ANSI full-body harness and a compatible connecting device such as a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard that limits free fall. It is a favorite of electricians, solar installers, and framers who tie off to existing 2x4 trusses during new construction or attic work, then remove the anchor and reuse it on the next job.
Features
Rotating O-ring
A rotating alloy steel O-ring lets the attachment point swivel to follow the worker, reducing side loading on the connection.
Powder-coated steel plate
The anchor plate is powder-coated steel for durability and corrosion resistance across repeated reuse.
Screws included
Ships with all 13 wood screws required for installation - no extra hardware run to the supply house.
Easy install and removal
Fastens directly to a standard 2x4 wood truss and comes back off cleanly, so one anchor moves from job to job.
Compact and light
At 8 by 6 by 2 inches and 2.4 lb, the anchor stows easily in a tool bag and goes up fast in tight attic spaces.
Two per order
This listing ships two A8000 anchors so a crew can stage tie-off points at more than one truss bay.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | A8000-2PK (2-pack of A8000 anchors) |
|---|---|
| Type | Reusable truss/attic anchorage connector |
| Users | 1 worker (single user) per anchor |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb, including tools and equipment |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb |
| Dimensions | 8 in x 6 in x 2 in per anchor |
| Weight | 2.4 lb per anchor |
| Plate material | Powder-coated steel |
| Attachment point | Rotating alloy steel O-ring, 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength |
| Substrate | Standard 2 in x 4 in wood truss |
| Fasteners | 13 wood screws included; all 13 must be installed (do not overtighten) |
| Connector requirement | Compatible SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard (6 ft maximum free fall); ANSI full body harness |
| Operating temperature | -30 F to +130 F |
| Compliance | OSHA 1910; OSHA 1926 Subpart M; ANSI Z359.18-2017 |
| Pack quantity | 2 anchors per order |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
Install all 13 screws into a sound truss. The A8000 is only as strong as the truss it is fastened to. Drive all 13 included wood screws into a standard 2x4 wood truss, do not overtighten them, and have a competent person confirm the truss can support a 5,000 lb anchorage load. This is a single-user anchor - limit free fall to 6 ft, calculate fall clearance and swing fall before tying off, and retire any anchor after a fall.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.18-2017
Anchorage connectors standard - the A8000 is designed and tested to this standard.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including anchorage strength requirements under 1926.502(d).
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection anchorage requirements.
Single-user rating
Each anchor supports one worker, in fall arrest or restraint, at 130 to 310 lb including tools.
Typical Applications
Installation Overview
Install per the Malta Dynamics user instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the plate, rotating O-ring, powder-coated finish, screws, and labels before each use.
- Verify structure. Confirm that the 2x4 wood truss is sound and can carry a 5,000-lb anchorage load, as verified by a competent person.
- Position. Set the anchor plate flat against the truss at the location and orientation specified in the manual.
- Fasten. Drive all 13 included wood screws fully into the truss. Do not overtighten - proper installation requires every screw seated per the manual.
- Connect. Clip a compatible SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard and an ANSI full-body harness to the rotating O-ring - one worker only, with 6 ft maximum free fall.
- Verify clearance. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall geometry below the work surface before work begins.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 12 months. Remove the anchor from service for any of the conditions below.
- Plate: bending, cracks, elongated screw holes, or corrosion beyond surface discoloration.
- O-ring: deformation, nicks, burrs, sharp edges, or a swivel that no longer rotates freely.
- Screws: stripped, loose, missing, or corroded - re-fasten all 13 per the manual before use.
- Finish: deep gouges through the powder coat exposing bare steel to rust.
- Labels: must remain legible and intact.
Retirement triggers: any fall-arrest event or any deformation of the plate or O-ring. After a fall the anchor must be removed from service permanently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics A8000 Truss Anchor Submittals and Documentation
A8000 Spec Sheet (PDF)Key features, capacity, materials, dimensions, weight, and compliance summary. A8000 User Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, screw schedule, free-fall limits, inspection, declaration of conformity, and warranty.Compatible and Related Products
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