C7900 Rebar Chain Assembly
The Malta Dynamics C7900 Rebar Chain Assembly is a 24 inch work-positioning device that holds a worker hands-free at a vertical structure such as concrete rebar or steel. The worker clips the two self-locking snap hooks to the side D-rings of a positioning harness, hooks the swivel rebar hook onto the structure, and leans back into the chain to work with both hands.
The assembly uses a 9/32 inch Grade 80 welded-link chain, a stainless steel swivel for tangle-free movement, and forged steel snap hooks, with a rebar hook flange width adjustable from 2.36 to 14.1 inches. It is rated for fall restraint and work positioning, not fall arrest, and must be used together with a separate personal fall arrest system. It meets ANSI Z359.3-2019 and OSHA requirements.

Who Needs This Product
The C7900 is a work-positioning and restraint device for crews who need to work hands-free while leaning against a vertical structure: rebar tie crews, concrete formwork, and steel erectors. It is not a fall arrest device. OSHA and ANSI require a positioning device system to be backed by a separate, independent personal fall arrest system, so the worker wears a full body harness with side D-rings for positioning and a dorsal connection to an SRL or lanyard for fall arrest at the same time.
Features
Hands-free positioning
The worker leans back into the 24 inch chain at a fixed working position, freeing both hands for tying rebar or forming concrete.
Swivel rebar hook
A stainless steel swivel lets the rebar hook rotate for tangle-free connection to vertical rebar or steel.
Adjustable flange grip
The rebar hook fits flange widths from 2.36 to 14.1 inches, spanning small rebar to larger structural members.
Grade 80 welded chain
A 9/32 inch Grade 80 welded-link chain carries the positioning load with high strength in a compact assembly.
Self-locking snap hooks
Forged steel self-locking snap hooks attach to the harness side D-rings and resist accidental rollout.
Restraint and positioning rated
Certified for fall restraint and work positioning under ANSI Z359.3-2019, used alongside a separate fall arrest system.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | C7900 |
|---|---|
| Type | Chain work-positioning and restraint assembly (not for fall arrest) |
| Chain length | 24 in |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb per user, including tools and equipment |
| Chain material | 9/32 in Grade 80 welded link |
| Swivel material | Stainless steel |
| Snap hook material | Forged steel, self-locking |
| Rebar hook gate opening | 2.5 in |
| Rebar hook flange width | Adjustable 2.36 in to 14.1 in |
| Restraint anchorage | At least 2 times the maximum potential impact load |
| Use limits | Work positioning and restraint only; requires a separate personal fall arrest system |
| Compliance | OSHA 1910.66 appendix C; OSHA 1926.500; ANSI Z359.3-2019; ANSI A10.32 |
| Product weight | 5.4 lb each |
| UPC | 852492006431 |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
This is not a fall arrest device. The C7900 is a work-positioning and restraint assembly and must always be used together with a separate, independent personal fall arrest system that connects to the harness dorsal D-ring. Connect the snap hooks to the harness side D-rings only, never to the dorsal D-ring, keep the positioning system taut to prevent a free fall, and remove the assembly from service after any fall event.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.3-2019
American National Standard for positioning and travel restraint systems.
ANSI A10.32
ANSI/ASSP standard for fall protection systems in construction and demolition.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500
Construction fall protection scope and definitions, including positioning device systems.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 Appendix C
General industry guidance for positioning and personal fall arrest systems.
Typical Applications
Use and Positioning Overview
Use the C7900 per the Malta Dynamics Rebar Chain Assembly user instruction manual, always with a separate personal fall arrest system. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the chain, swivel, rebar hook, snap hooks, and gates before each use.
- Don the harness. Wear a full body positioning harness with side D-rings and connect a separate personal fall arrest system to the dorsal D-ring.
- Connect to the harness. Clip the two self-locking snap hooks to the harness side D-rings and confirm both gates are closed and locked.
- Hook the structure. Set the swivel rebar hook on the vertical rebar or member and confirm the flange is within the adjustable range.
- Position. Lean back into the chain to reach a stable hands-free working position with the positioning system taut.
- Verify arrest. Confirm the independent fall arrest system and its fall clearance are in place before working.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every six months. Remove the assembly from service for any of the conditions below.
- Chain: stretched, deformed, cracked, or corroded welded links.
- Snap hooks: gates that do not self-lock, bent keepers, or deformed throats.
- Rebar hook: cracks, deformation, or a gate that does not fully close.
- Swivel: binding, roughness, or failure to rotate freely.
- Markings: capacity and standard markings must remain legible.
Retirement triggers: any fall event, any stretched or deformed chain link, any snap hook or rebar hook that fails to lock or close, or exposure to chemicals or heat beyond the manual limits. An assembly exposed to a fall must be retired even if it appears undamaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics C7900 Submittals and Documentation
C7900 Spec Sheet (PDF)Chain, swivel, hooks, flange range, capacity, and compliance summary. C7900 User Instruction Manual (PDF)Positioning use, harness connection, anchorage requirements, inspection, and warnings. C7900 Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Conformity statement with ISO 17025 third-party test verification.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta Dynamics Warthog Side D-Ring Harness (2-Pack). Positioning harness with side D-rings to connect the rebar chain snap hooks.
- Malta C7102-G2 6 ft Pygmy Hog SRL. A compact SRL for the independent personal fall arrest system the C7900 requires.
- Malta Dynamics C1000 Steel Locking Carabiner (4-Pack). Self-locking connectors for building out the fall arrest side of the system.
- Malta Dynamics A6304 4-Way Anchor Plate. A roof anchor for the separate personal fall arrest system on horizontal surfaces.
Specifying a Positioning System for Your Crew?
Need help pairing a positioning assembly with the required separate fall arrest system? Confirm your structure, harness D-ring configuration, and fall clearance with us and we will walk through the full kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
