V-TEC VTOHG-031-ZM-A 10 ft Single Leg Personal Fall Limiter
The V-TEC line of PFLs - the performance you demand from MSA Incorporating user-inspired conveniences, the 3m V-TEC Cable PFL 10' will provide your workforce the safety they need in a compact and lightweight design, getting the job done with the comfort and performance they demand. The new design also includes an external energy absorber for additional safety while working at heights.
This listing: V-TEC PFL, 10', single-leg, 36CLS large steel swivel snaphook, ANSI Z359.14-2021, OSHA.

Who Needs This Product
The V-TEC line of PFLs - the performance you demand from MSA Incorporating user-inspired conveniences, the 3m V-TEC Cable PFL 10' will provide your workforce the safety they need in a compact and lightweight design, getting the job done with the comfort and performance they demand. The new design also includes an external energy absorber for additional safety while working at heights.
Features
Optimized design utilizing lightweight materials
Optimized design utilizing lightweight materials to improve weight and comfort
Polycarbonate case houses the PFL and
Polycarbonate case houses the PFL and transparency allows for easy visual inspection of internal components
360 degree fully rotating attachment point
360 degree fully rotating attachment point for complete flexibility
Components are manufactured from high-grade
Components are manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and engineered plastics
Weight Capacity: 310lbs ANSI and CSA
Weight Capacity: 310lbs (ANSI & CSA), 400lbs (OSHA)
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VTOHG-031-ZM-A |
|---|---|
| Product | V-TEC PFL, 10', single-leg, 36CLS large steel swivel snaphook, ANSI Z359.14-2021, OSHA |
| Hardware Material | Steel |
| Weight Capacity | 310lbs (ANSI); 400lbs (OSHA) |
| Number of Legs | 1 |
| Length | 10.709 In (272.000 Mm) |
| Color | Black; Clear |
| RFID | Yes |
| Approvals / Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and OSHA 1910.140; ANSI Z359.14-2021; CSA Z259.2.2-17 |
| Average Lead Time | 2 business days |
| Height | 5.118 In (130.000 Mm) |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Item Height (in.) | 3.9" |
| Item Length (in.) | 29.4" |
| Item Weight (lbs.) | 6.95 lbs |
| Item Width (in.) | 5.5" |
| Lifeline Diameter | 5mm / 13/64" |
Safety first. This configuration is not rated for sharp or leading edge exposure. Inspect before every use and remove this equipment from service immediately after any fall arrest event or failed inspection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.14-2021
Certified to the applicable ANSI/ASSP Z359 standard for this equipment class; MSA's conformity documentation is linked in the documentation section.
CSA Z259
Carries CSA Z259 certification for the Canadian market; the CSA certificate 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 VTOHG-031-ZM-A Submittals and Documentation
V TEC Personal Fall Limiter Data Sheet (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. V TEC Personal Fall Limiter Data Sheet (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. ANSI V TEC 3m Galv Cable PFL (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. ANSI V TEC PFL 3m SS Cable (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. CSA Self Retracting Devices (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. VTOHG-031-ZM-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.
