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FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 3-Pack
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight, a high-capacity Ironman lanyard sold as a 3-pack. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published FallTech spec...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight, a high-capacity Ironman lanyard sold as a 3-pack.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published FallTech specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published FallTech specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard is a single-leg lanyard from FallTech's Ironman series engineered for workers whose combined body and equipment weight exceeds 310 lb, using heavier-duty webbing and hardware while keeping arrest force at 900 lbf or less. It has a 6-ft length, a 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web, and an internal continuous-length absorber, meets ANSI Z359.13 and OSHA 1926, and ships as a 3-pack.
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Why the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight fills a real gap
Most shock-absorbing lanyards are tested and certified only up to 310 lb — which quietly leaves out any worker whose body-plus-tools weight runs higher. The 8246 closes that gap: as part of FallTech's Ironman line, it uses a heavier 1-5/8-inch tubular web and beefed-up hardware to carry the load, yet the internal absorber still holds arrest force to 900 lbf or less. It ships three to a pack, so you can outfit heavier crew members or keep spares. As lanyards go, this is the high-capacity pick, and the best fall protection lanyards guide and fall protection equipment guide cover how the pieces fit. It protects workers standard gear leaves out.
Safety first: this lanyard is only one component of a complete personal fall arrest system — pair it with a compatible full-body harness rated for the worker's weight at the dorsal D-ring and an anchor rated for at least 5,000 lb. Match the whole system to the heavier user, and calculate fall clearance: free fall, the roughly 3.5 ft deceleration distance, D-ring height, and a safety factor — heavier workers can see greater absorber deployment, so confirm the clearance for the actual user weight. Arrest force stays at 900 lbf or less. Retire the lanyard after any fall. Confirm requirements with the OSHA 1926 fall protection guide.
What the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight listing documents
From the published specs: a single-leg design; a ≥310 lb heavyweight capacity; an internal continuous-length absorber at or below 900 lbf; a 6-ft length; a 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web; a 3-pack; and ANSI Z359.13 / OSHA 1926 compliance. These are true heavyweight lanyard credentials and a genuine high capacity lanyard — a purpose-built shock absorbing lanyard for workers over 310 lb.
How the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight compares to other lanyards
For the heavyweight Y-leg, the FallTech 8247Y3 Ironman; for a standard single-leg internal, the FallTech 8259 Internal; for an easy-inspect pack, the FallTech ViewPack; for tie-back, the FallTech WrapTech; and for other single-leg options, the Guardian 11200 or 3M Protecta PRO Pack. The safety harness guide pairs a harness rated for the worker.
Building a complete fall arrest system
A lanyard is one of three parts. For the harness, the full-body harnesses collection; for anchors, the anchor points collection and roof anchors guide; for complete sets, the fall protection kits collection and kits guide; and the full fall protection collection, the lanyards and lifelines collection, plus self-retracting lifelines span every category.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The 8246 suits construction, roofing, and industrial crews with heavier workers whose body-plus-tools weight exceeds standard limits — compare tool-lanyard options in the tool lanyards collection for dropped-object control. Rate the whole system to the user, verify each anchor, and retire the lanyard after any fall. For more sets, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight lanyard?
A single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard from FallTech's Ironman series designed expressly for workers whose combined body and equipment weight exceeds 310 lb. It meets ANSI Z359.13 and OSHA 1926, with a 6-ft length and a 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web, and ships as a 3-pack.
Is this sold as a single lanyard?
No - the 8246 ships as a 3-pack, and the listed price covers all three lanyards, not a single unit. It suits outfitting a small crew or keeping spares on hand.
Who is the heavyweight capacity for?
Standard lanyards are tested and certified only up to 310 lb. The 8246 uses heavier webbing and hardware to serve workers whose body-plus-equipment weight exceeds 310 lb, a group standard lanyards are not rated for.
Does the higher capacity mean a harder arrest?
No - despite the heavier build, the internal energy absorber still limits maximum arresting force to 900 lbf or less per ANSI Z359.13, protecting the worker and the anchor during a fall.
What is the webbing?
A 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web - wider and heavier than a standard 1-inch web - chosen for the strength and durability that heavier-duty use demands.
What harness and anchor do I need?
Connect the harness end to the dorsal D-ring of a compatible full-body harness rated for the worker's weight and the anchor end to a certified anchor rated for at least 5,000 lb. The lanyard alone is not a complete system.
How much fall clearance do I need?
Calculate total fall clearance before work: free fall, deceleration distance of roughly 3.5 ft, D-ring height, and a safety factor. Heavier workers can see greater absorber deployment, so confirm the clearance for the actual user weight.
How is it different from the 8247Y3 Ironman?
Both are FallTech Ironman heavyweight lanyards; the 8246 is single-leg, while the 8247Y3 is a Y-leg with rebar hooks for 100% tie-off. Choose the 8246 for single-anchor heavyweight work.
What work is it for?
Construction, roofing, scaffolding, and industrial height work where the worker's body-plus-tools weight exceeds standard lanyard limits.
When must it be retired?
Retire the lanyard immediately after it arrests a fall - the internal absorber is spent - or if the webbing, stitching, or hardware shows cuts, burns, corrosion, or deformation. Inspect before every use.
Does it need inspection?
Yes - inspect the webbing, absorber, stitching, and snap hooks before each use, and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections per your fall-protection program.
How do I order more for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FallTech 8246 Heavyweight lanyard?
A single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard from FallTech's Ironman series designed expressly for workers whose combined body and equipment weight exceeds 310 lb. It meets ANSI Z359.13 and OSHA 1926, with a 6-ft length and a 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web, and ships as a 3-pack.
Is this sold as a single lanyard?
No - the 8246 ships as a 3-pack, and the listed price covers all three lanyards, not a single unit. It suits outfitting a small crew or keeping spares on hand.
Who is the heavyweight capacity for?
Standard lanyards are tested and certified only up to 310 lb. The 8246 uses heavier webbing and hardware to serve workers whose body-plus-equipment weight exceeds 310 lb, a group standard lanyards are not rated for.
Does the higher capacity mean a harder arrest?
No - despite the heavier build, the internal energy absorber still limits maximum arresting force to 900 lbf or less per ANSI Z359.13, protecting the worker and the anchor during a fall.
What is the webbing?
A 1-5/8-inch tubular polyester web - wider and heavier than a standard 1-inch web - chosen for the strength and durability that heavier-duty use demands.
What harness and anchor do I need?
Connect the harness end to the dorsal D-ring of a compatible full-body harness rated for the worker's weight and the anchor end to a certified anchor rated for at least 5,000 lb. The lanyard alone is not a complete system.
How much fall clearance do I need?
Calculate total fall clearance before work: free fall, deceleration distance of roughly 3.5 ft, D-ring height, and a safety factor. Heavier workers can see greater absorber deployment, so confirm the clearance for the actual user weight.
How is it different from the 8247Y3 Ironman?
Both are FallTech Ironman heavyweight lanyards; the 8246 is single-leg, while the 8247Y3 is a Y-leg with rebar hooks for 100% tie-off. Choose the 8246 for single-anchor heavyweight work.
What work is it for?
Construction, roofing, scaffolding, and industrial height work where the worker's body-plus-tools weight exceeds standard lanyard limits.
When must it be retired?
Retire the lanyard immediately after it arrests a fall - the internal absorber is spent - or if the webbing, stitching, or hardware shows cuts, burns, corrosion, or deformation. Inspect before every use.
Does it need inspection?
Yes - inspect the webbing, absorber, stitching, and snap hooks before each use, and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections per your fall-protection program.
How do I order more for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.