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FAB3W 3m Webbing Fall Arrest Block


The FAB3W is a lightweight palm size Fall Arrest Block and is so light it can be mounted directly to the users harness via the rear D connector. Also available as a dual assembly for 100% tie off whilst moving between anchorages whilst moving around a structure.


  • Grips: TPE
  • Capacity: 3m/10ft or 4m/13ft
  • Maximum arresting force: 6kN (EN) / 1800lbs (ANSI Class A)
  • User weight: 150kg (330lbs) max [EN] / 140kg (310lbs) max [ANSI]
Principal Materials
  • External housings: PC/ABS high strength and rigidity, UV stabilised
  • Chassis: hot rolled steel, zinc plated & passivated
  • Pawls: hardened steel, zinc plated & passivated
  • Bearing plates: PTFE
  • Fixings: stainless steel
  • Swivel hook: alloy (EN rated 25kN) / steel (ANSI rated 40kN)
  • Top connector: EN 362 alloy twist lock karabiner / ANSI Z359.12 steel twist lock karabiner
  • Bottom connector: EN 362 alloy swivel triple action twist lock karabiner / ANSI Z359.12 steel swivel triple action karabiner
  • Dyneema polyester webbing: 22mm, minimum breaking load 15kN
Standards
  • EN 360
  • ANSI Z359.14-2012 Class A
  • OSHA 1910.66 App.C
  • OSHA 1926 Subpart M

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