Self Retracting Lifelines

Just like a seat belt, Self Retracting Lifelines (SRL’s) are designed to immediately stop movement once a certain rate of speed is reached. Ideally, SRL’s are always installed over the user’s head. Such an installation means that if the user falls, the SRL will immediately arrest the fall (usually within 12”). This makes an SRL very different from your typical Shock Absorbing Lanyard. Typical lanyards allow you to fall several feet immediately, and then extend much further as the shock absorber deploys. That means you need nearly 20ft between you and the ground (or the first dangerous obstruction) when using a standard lanyard. With an SRL, your fall distance is significantly reduced, and therefore your fall also produces much less force / energy.

Of course, there are several brands and types of SRL’s. For example, you can choose between synthetic webbing or steel cable. They come in compact designs with a short reach (such as 10ft) and larger, more robust designs that allow for 50 - 60ft of reach (even loner lengths are available). It’s worth noting that most small, compact units are not recertifiable. That means that if you take a fall and “lock out the unit”, then you will need to discard it. Most of the larger units we sell are fully recertifiable. In the event of a fall, or every two years—whichever comes first—the unit may be sent to the manufacturer for recertification / repair. Keep these factors in mind as you browse the options shown below. ..we’re sure you’ll find just the right SRL for you.