Check Out the Brand New Nano-Lok Arc Flash and Hot Work Self Retracting Lifelines Eddie Burlem, September 12, 2014March 28, 2024 Welders and electrical personnel have to deal with the risks of weld splatter, sparks, arc flashes, and other high heat exposures on a daily basis. The last thing they want to do while working at heights is to have to worry about these dangers compromising the integrity of their safety gear. To help combat this added danger, Capital Safety has come out with two brand new lines of Self Retracting Lifelines. For the workers in the electrical transmission and distribution environments, Capital Safety has just improved their already best selling line of Arc Flash Self Retracting Lifelines. As for the workers that deal with welding, grinding, and high heat applications, Capital Safety introduces the first ever line of Hot Work Self Retracting Lifelines. The new line of Arc Flash Self Retracting Lifelines are designed specifically for utility applications to provide the ultimate protection to workers in electrical transmission and distribution environments. The Arc Flash SRLs are arc flash compliant up to 40 cal/cm2, making it ideal for use where high voltage electricity is a concern. These SRLs come with 8 ft. of 3/4″ Nomex/Kevlar fiber webbing lifeline with reinforced edges. This provides ultimate flame resistance along with superior durability. For added safety, the high capacity energy absorber and impact indicator are protected by a Kevlar fiber arc flash rated cover. There are 20 different configurations to meet virtually all arc flash needs, including 2 unique designs for bucket truck and aerial lift applications. *All Arc Flash SRLs meet or exceed industry standards: ASTM F887-11, OSHA 1926.502, 1910.66, ANSI Z359.14, A10.32, and CSA Z259.2.2. Features and Benefits: Quick-connect anchorage connector Swiveling anchorage loop Impact-resistant housing Automatic quick-activating fall arrestor 8’ (2.4 m) length – 33% more Nomex/Kevlar fiber web lifeline and reinforced edges Arc flash industry logo to easily identify the product Arc flash compliant (40 cal/cm2) Impact indicator Equipped with i-Safe 420 lb. (190 kg) weight capacity Ideal for bucket truck and aerial lift use 20 different configurations Capital Safety is happy to introduce the first ever line of Hot Work Self Retracting Lifelines. These SRLs are designed for welding, grinding, and high heat applications. The Hot Work SRLs feature 6 ft. of 3/4″ Nomex/Kevlar fiber webbing able to withstand sparks, weld splatter, and other high heat exposure. They are also arc flash compliant up to 8 cal/cm2, making them ideal for hot work use in applications like welding, grinding, and torching. To protect critical features of the Hot Work SRLs, the high capacity energy absorber and impact indicators are protected by a Kevlar fiber heat resistant cover. There are 18 different configurations to meet all your specific Hot Works needs. *All Hot Work SRLs meet or exceed industry standards: OSHA 1926.502, 1910.66, ANSI Z359.14, A10.32, and CSA Z259.2.2. Features and Benefits: Quick-connect anchorage connector Swiveling anchorage loop Impact-resistant housing Automatic quick-activating fall arrestor Arc flash compliant (8 cal/cm2) 6 ft. (1.8 m) web length Reinforced webbing with Nomex/Kevlar fiber 420 lb. (190 kg) weight capacity Equipped with i-Safe Impact indicator Hot work icon to quickly and easily identify hot work products 18 different configurations Safety