C5010 18 inch D-Ring Extender (5-Pack)
The Malta Dynamics C5010 18-inch D-Ring Extender extends the reach of the dorsal (back) D-ring of a full-body harness, allowing a worker to connect and disconnect a lanyard far more easily without help. The snap hook attaches directly to the harness back D-ring, and the O-ring at the other end becomes the new connection point - just clip your lanyard or self-retracting lifeline to the O-ring, and you are ready to work.
Built from strong polyester webbing and galvanized steel hardware, the extender has a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lb and is ANSI-rated for 130 to 310 lb. It meets ANSI Z359.1-2007, ANSI A10.32-12, OSHA 1926 Subpart M, and OSHA 1910. It is for fall arrest and fall restraint only - not for work positioning, suspension, rescue, or leading-edge or foot-level tie-off. This listing ships as a 5-pack.
Who Needs This Product
The D-Ring Extender is for any worker in a full body harness who struggles to reach a back D-ring that sits high or center on the shoulders. It moves the connection point about 18 inches lower so lanyard hookup and release are quick and one-handed. It is a load-bearing connecting component of a personal fall arrest or restraint system, so it must be used with a rated harness, a compatible connector, and a rated anchorage. It is not for work positioning, suspension, rescue, or leading-edge or foot-level tie-off. This 5-pack outfits a crew.
Features
18 inches of reach
Lowers the dorsal connection point about 18 inches so lanyard hookup and release are easy and one-handed.
Snap hook to D-ring
A locking snap hook attaches directly to the harness back D-ring as a quick, secure connection.
New O-ring connection
An O-ring at the free end becomes the new tie-in point for your lanyard or self-retracting lifeline.
Rated construction
Strong polyester webbing and galvanized steel hardware deliver a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lb.
ANSI and OSHA rated
Meets ANSI Z359.1-2007, ANSI A10.32-12, OSHA 1926 Subpart M, and OSHA 1910 for the listed uses.
Five-pack value
Ships as a 5-pack so a crew can each have an extender or you can keep spares on hand.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | C5010-6PK (single extender part number C5010) |
|---|---|
| Product | 18-inch D-Ring Extender, fall arrest and restraint connecting component |
| Pack quantity | 5 extenders |
| Length | 18 in |
| Material | Polyester webbing with galvanized steel hardware |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb (22.2 kN) |
| Capacity (ANSI) | 130 to 310 lb, including tools and equipment |
| Maximum arrest force | Use with components limiting maximum arrest force to 1,800 lb (8 kN) or less |
| Connection | Snap hook to harness dorsal D-ring; O-ring as the new connection point |
| Single extender weight | 1.3 lb |
| Not for | Leading-edge or foot-level tie-off, work positioning, suspension, or rescue |
| Compliance | ANSI Z359.1-2007; ANSI A10.32-12; OSHA 1926 Subpart M; OSHA 1910 |
| GTIN | 852492006486 |
| Brand | Malta Dynamics |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
The extender adds to your free fall distance. Its 18 inch length increases potential free fall and must be included when calculating fall clearance, deceleration distance, and connecting-subsystem length. Use it only with components that limit maximum arrest force to 1,800 lb or less, only for fall arrest or restraint, and never for leading-edge or foot-level tie-off, work positioning, suspension, or rescue. Remove it from service after any fall and inspect before every use.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.1-2007
The manufacturer states the C5010 is designed and tested to this fall protection standard for connecting components.
ANSI A10.32-12
ANSI/ASSP standard for fall protection systems used in construction and demolition operations.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including personal fall arrest system requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
Typical Applications
Use Overview
Use per the Malta Dynamics 18-inch D-Ring Extender user instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the webbing, snap hook gate, and O-ring before each use; the gate must close and lock, and the webbing must be free of cuts, fraying, and wear.
- Connect to the harness. Clip the snap hook directly onto the dorsal (back) D-ring of the harness and confirm it is fully closed and locked.
- Verify orientation. Make sure the extender hangs free with the O-ring as the new connection point.
- Connect your subsystem. Clip a compatible lanyard or self-retracting lifeline to the O-ring, using a connector that limits maximum arrest force to 1,800 lb or less.
- Recalculate clearance. Add the 18-inch extender length to your free-fall and fall-clearance calculations before working.
- Work within limits. Use for fall arrest or restraint only - never leading-edge or foot-level tie-off, work positioning, suspension, or rescue.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, and remove the extender from service if any of the conditions below are present. After any fall, retire the extender.
- Webbing with cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, chemical damage, or excessive wear or soiling.
- Snap hook with a gate that does not close and lock, or hardware that is bent, cracked, or corroded.
- O-ring that is deformed, nicked, gouged, or corroded.
- Missing, illegible, or damaged labels.
- Any extender that was subjected to a fall - remove it from service immediately.
Inspecting the extender never replaces inspecting the rest of your system. Always inspect the harness, connector, and anchorage as your complete fall protection system before each use, per their own manuals, and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics C5010 D-Ring Extender Submittals and Documentation
Malta Dynamics C5010 18 inch D-Ring Extender Spec Sheet PDFKey features, ratings, materials, weight, and compliance summary. Malta Dynamics C5010 18 inch D-Ring Extender User Manual PDFInstructions for use, limitations, compatibility, inspection, and warranty. Malta Dynamics C5010 18 inch D-Ring Extender Declaration of Conformity PDFManufacturer conformity statement for the C5010 connecting component.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta B2002 Warthog Full Body Harness. A Malta Dynamics harness with a dorsal D-ring the extender connects to.
- Malta Dynamics B0001 Harness X-Pad. Comfort pad for the back and shoulders of the same harness.
- Malta Dynamics B0100 Harness Webbing Clips. Keeps loose harness strap tails tidy and snag-free.
- Malta Dynamics A6304 4-Way Anchor Plate. A rated roof anchor to complete the fall arrest system.
Specifying Harness and Connector Gear for Your Crew?
Need help matching extenders, harnesses, connectors, and anchorage for your jobsite? Confirm your D-ring reach, arrest forces, and fall clearance with us, and we will line up the right kit so the full system ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
