Edition: 08.04.2019
DESCRIPTION
The anchor slings / connecting lanyards are manufactured using textile webbings or steel wire rope.
▪Anchor slings type LISKO and ANILLO (acc. to EN 354, EN 566 and EN 795) are closed loops made from tubular PES webbing.
▪Anchor slings type VANGUARD (acc. to EN 354, EN 566 and EN 795) are closed loops made from flat DYNEEMA® webbing.
LISKO, ANILLO and VANGUARD type slings are available in various lengths: 60cm, 80 cm, 100 cm, 120 cm, 140 cm, 180 cm and 200 cm.
▪FLEX (acc. to EN 354 and EN 795) is manufactured using flat webbing, sewn in a double layer. The inner side of the strap is protected by an additional layer of abrasion
resistant material and the end loops are fitted with metal rings/connectors. FLEX is available in the following lengths: 50cm, 100cm, 150cm or 200 cm.
▪HARDY (acc. to EN 354 and EN 795) is manufactured using Ø 8 mm steel wire rope (galvanized) and has two swaged end loops. The HARDY-R model has an addi-
tional metal ring fitted on one end, which can be used as a multidirectional rigging point. HARDY and HARDY-R are manufactured in lengths of: 50cm, 100cm, 150cm or
200cm (EN354 and EN 795). Lengths over 2m can be manufactured for use as anchor slings only (EN 795). In this case HARDY / HARDY-R can be used only to create
a temporary anchor point, because its length already exceeds 2m.
To create an anchor point the anchor sling will be placed around a suitable structure (with no sharp edges and a minimum breaking load of 12 kN) then the connector
fitted on the next component will be used to close the loop (passing it through both ends of the sling).
The next component of the fall arrest system which will attach to the anchor sling can be:
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Shock absorbing lanyard (EN 354 and EN 355)
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Guided type fall arrester including a flexible anchor line (EN353-2)
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Retractable type fall arresters (EN 360)
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Semi-static and Dynamic ropes of various systems for working at heights
The anchor slings / connecting lanyards shall be installed according to these instructions, by choosing the type of installation which provides the highest strength (highest
breaking load) and by reducing as much as possible the distance between the anchor structure and the connector of the next component. It is strongly recommended that
all slings and lanyards are protected from contact with sharp edges, heat, hot metal splash, chemicals, corrosive agents, acids and bases, electricity, mechanical and
thermal shocks or any other factor that can inflict damage to them.
LENGTH
USE AS SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARD
Anchor slings and connecting lanyards according to EN 354 can be used as a shock
absorbing lanyards in fall arrest systems only if an energy absorber is added. (acc.
to EN 355). To connect these components, use EN 362 certified carabiners, making
sure the length of the assembly does NOT exceed 2m! Before starting the work,
make sure there is enough free space below the workplace! Read carefully the
instructions of each component of your system!
▪LISKO
▪ANILLO
▪VANGUARD
▪LISKO X
▪ANILLO X
▪VANGUARD X
▪FLEX
▪HARDY ▪HARDY R
Some examples of correct and incorrect ways of anchorage are presented below. These are amongst the most common situations, but do not represent a complete list of
correct and incorrect anchorage scenarios.
CORRECT
INCORRECT!
DANGER: SHARP EDGES!
KEEP CLEAR of any sharp edges or abrasive
surfaces that can damage your textile slings!
