ILLUSTRATION OF CARABINER
Kstrong hooks and connectors are to be used as components in personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning and
rescue systems.
PURPOSE
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Major axis
Minor axis
Minor axis
Major load bearing axis
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Personal Fall Arrest:
KStrong hooks and connectors are used as a component of a personal fall arrest system,
as anchorages or as connectors. A full body harness along with a connecting sub system (e.g. energy absorbing
lanyard) typically constitutes a PFAS. The maximum arresting force should not be more than 1800 lbs. (8 kN), and
the maximum free fall distance allowed is 6 ft.
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Work Positioning:
The hooks and connectors also form a part of a work positioning system. The full body
harness together with connectors and work positioning lanyard constitute a work positioning system. Personal fall
arrest system is always used as a backup. For work positioning at height, connect the work positioning sub
system (e.g. lanyard) to the belt mounted work positioning attachment anchorage elements (also known as lateral
D-rings), or to hip level side D-rings. These D-rings should never be used as connection points for fall arrest.
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Controlled Descent:
For applications of controlled descent, a full body harness is connected with the help of a
connector to a descender or an evacuation system. Such harnesses are equipped with a single sternal level
D-ring, one or two frontal D-rings, or a pair of connectors originating below the waist.
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Rescue:
Configuration of rescue systems is dependent upon the type of rescue. Harnesses that are equipped
with D-rings on the shoulders may be used for entry and egress into confined spaces.
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Restraint:
The hooks and connectors also form a component of a restraint system, which prevents the user from
reaching a fall hazard (e.g. edge of platform or roof). A full body harness together with connectors and a restraint
lanyard or restraint line constitutes a restraint system.
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Ladder Climbing:
A climbing system prevents the user from falling when climbing a ladder or other climbing
structure. A full body harness is connected with the help of a connector to its frontal D-ring on the sternal location
to the climbing system. Other components of a climbing system includes a vertical cable or rail attached to the
structure and a climbing sleeve.
APPLICATION
KStrong hooks and connectors are to be used as part of personal fall arrest, restraint, rescue or work positioning
systems. Full body harnesses, connectors, hooks, lanyards, etc., are designed in such a way that they work in sync with
other elements of a personal fall arrest system. While they are designed to arrest a fall from height, they also minimize
LIMITATION OF USE OF HOOKS AND CONNECTORS
All KStrong Connectors and Hooks have the following markings on them:
for Gate:
Gate Strength
3600 lbs. (16 kN)
for Body:
Model: UFC404150 ANSI Z359.12-2009
K CSA Z259.12 5000 lbs. PT
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