FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard

FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard is a professional-grade fall protection lanyard from FallTech, engineered for construction, roofing, scaffolding, and industrial height work. Vendor: FallTech · SKU: FT-8246. Designed expressly for workers weighing more than 310 lb — full-length internal energy absorber with heavier-duty webbing and hardware.

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Specifications

OSHA & ANSI Compliance

The 8246 and 8247Y3 Ironman series are designed for workers whose combined body/equipment weight exceeds 310 lb. Standard lanyards are not tested or certified for heavier workers — the Ironman's heavier webbing and hardware provide the required capacity while still limiting arrest forces to ≤900 lbf per ANSI Z359.13.

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FAQ

What is a ViewPack shock absorber?

FallTech's ViewPack (8256) uses a clear protective cover over the shock pack, allowing visual inspection of the energy absorber without removing the cover. You can see immediately whether the shock pack has deployed, simplifying pre-use inspections.

What is a WrapTech lanyard used for?

The FallTech 8241 WrapTech uses a large gate carabiner rated to 5,000 lb in any direction, allowing workers to wrap the lanyard around a structural member (beam, column, pipe) and hook back to itself — eliminating the need for a separate anchor sling in many situations.

What does "Leading Edge rated" mean?

A leading edge fall arrest system must protect workers near unprotected floor or roof edges where the lanyard may contact the edge during a fall. Standard lanyards are not tested for edge contact and may fail. Leading edge rated equipment (Class 2, ANSI Z359.13) is tested with a sharp edge present during the fall arrest test.

When is the heavyweight (8246) lanyard required?

Standard lanyards are rated for users weighing up to 310 lb (combined body weight, clothing, tools, and equipment). When a worker's combined weight exceeds 310 lb, a heavyweight-rated lanyard like the FallTech 8246 or 8247Y3 Ironman must be used to ensure the arrest force remains within acceptable limits.

How is the internal shock absorber different from an external pack?

An internal shock absorber (8259 series) runs the full length of the webbing core. In a fall, the inner core tears progressively, absorbing energy uniformly. An external pack (like the 8256 ViewPack) contains a folded material that tears open during deployment. Both limit force to 900 lbf — the main difference is profile and inspection visibility.