V-SHOCK EDGE VSLEW-012-PA-A Personal Fall Limiter
Personal Fall Limiter built for ease of use Make selection and use of Self-Retracting Lanyards simpler with the new V-SHOCK line of SRLs. Available in multiple lengths and snaphook configurations for a variety of applications.
This listing: V-SHOCK EDGE, Leading Edge PFL, 6', twin-leg, AL36CL large aluminum snaphooks, pin connector (top), ANSI Z359.14.

Who Needs This Product
Personal Fall Limiter built for ease of use Make selection and use of Self-Retracting Lanyards simpler with the new V-SHOCK line of SRLs. Available in multiple lengths and snaphook configurations for a variety of applications.
Features
Selection is made easier with defined
Selection is made easier with defined color-coded housings and energy absorbers - Green for Leading Edge, Gray for overhead use only
V-SHOCK EDGE Leading Edge LE web
The V-SHOCK EDGE Leading Edge (LE) web PFL allows users to get the job done while working in leading edge scenarios with a product designed to perform in some of the most rigorous environments
Labels use clear iconography
Labels use clear iconography to help deliver critical SRL information in a clear and easy-to-understand format
Clearance charts have been designed
Clearance charts have been designed to communicate fall clearance requirements in an intuitive format - both in the user manual, and on the label pack for easier access
Preloaded RFID
Preloaded RFID allows you to quicly integrate the V-Shock line of SRLs with your MSA Fall Protection Asset Manager
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VSLEW-012-PA-A |
|---|---|
| Product | V-SHOCK EDGE, Leading Edge PFL, 6', twin-leg, AL36CL large aluminum snaphooks, pin connector (top), ANSI Z359.14 |
| Hardware Material | Aluminum/Steel |
| Weight Capacity | 310 lb |
| ANSI SRL Class | Class 2 - Leading Edge |
| Number of Legs | 2 |
| Length | 27.913 In (709.000 Mm) |
| Adjustable Length | No |
| Leading Edge | Yes |
| Color | Green |
| RFID | Yes |
| Approvals / Standards | ANSI Z359.14-21; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.140 & 1926.502 |
| Height | 2.795 In (71.000 Mm) |
| Housing Connection Hook Type | Pin Connector |
| Housing End Connection | Snaphook |
| Housing End Connection Material | Steel |
| Housing Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
| Intrinsically Safe | N/A |
Safety first. Inspect before every use and remove this equipment from service immediately after any fall arrest event or failed inspection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.14-21
Certified to the applicable ANSI/ASSP Z359 standard for this equipment class; MSA's conformity documentation is linked in the documentation section.
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Meets OSHA personal fall protection requirements for construction and general industry when used within a compliant system.
Anchorage Strength
OSHA requires non-certified fall arrest anchorages to sustain 5,000 lbf per attached worker, or two times maximum arresting force when designed by a qualified person.
Typical Applications
Setup Overview
- Inspect housing, lifeline, connectors, and impact indicator before use.
- Connect the device per its labeling: overhead anchor or harness mount.
- Verify gates close and lock on every connector.
- Check retraction: smooth payout and return under light tension.
- Confirm fall clearance and swing fall limits per the MSA instructions.
Full use instructions are in the MSA documentation linked below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections per the applicable ANSI standard and MSA instructions.
- Webbing and stitching: cuts, frays, burns, abrasion, UV fading, chemical damage.
- Hardware: cracks, corrosion, distortion; gates and buckles close and lock.
- Labels: present and legible.
- Function: retraction, braking, or adjustment operates smoothly as applicable.
- Impact indicators: any deployment means immediate removal from service.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest event, failed inspection, deployed impact indicator, or illegible labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSA VSLEW-012-PA-A Submittals and Documentation
Data Sheet V SHOCK Self Retracting Devices (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. ANSI V SHOCK LE Web PFL (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. CSA Self Retracting Devices (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. Inspection Checklist V SHOCK EDGE Web PFL (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. Decoding Guide V SERIES SRL Part Numbers (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. VSLEW-012-PA-A SRL Inspection Form (PDF)Printable pass/fail checklist for documented inspections.Compatible and Related Products
Choosing MSA Equipment for Your Crew?
Confirm your setup with us and we will make sure the right equipment ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
MSA Safety Product Warranty
Express Warranty: MSA warrants that the product furnished is free from mechanical defects or faulty workmanship for a period of one (1) year from first use or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment, whichever occurs first, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with MSA's instructions and/or recommendations. Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of repair of the product or sale of the replacement part, whichever occurs first. MSA shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product. MSA makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to the purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express, implied, or statutory, and is strictly limited to the terms hereof. MSA specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Exclusive Remedy: The purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty shall be the repair and/or replacement, at MSA's option, of any equipment or parts thereof that after examination by MSA are proven to be defective. Replacement equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to the purchaser, F.O.B. purchaser's named place of destination.
Product Registration: The owner (user) should register their product at www.MSAsafety.com/productRegistration. Registration information is used for warranty confirmation and may be used to communicate important product information to the user.
For warranty assistance, contact MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 (1-800-672-2222), or reach out to our team at Fall Protection Distributors, LLC and we will help you start the process.
