Advanced Anchorage Gripper

Specification grade

Advanced Anchorage Gripper meets a number of industry standards, like ANSI Z359.18, OSHA 1926.502 and EN 795—these are the standards that set the basic rules for anchorage connectors. It comes in two main grades, and the difference is how much weight each can hold. The certified grade can bear up to 3600 lbs (16 kN), and it’s for fall arrest systems used in construction and electrical work. The non-certified grade can hold 5000 lbs (22.2 kN), and this one’s just for securing equipment, not for directly protecting people if they fall.

Its sizes change based on what it’s used for. The smaller ones are a match for the wire and strand diameters in prestressing work, while the bigger models are for scaffolding and rooftop jobs. Some versions have color coding to follow OSHA rules, so it’s simple to tell which ones are for fall protection use. There are also different designs for specific jobs: multi-use types for precast concrete parts made in factories, and single-use ones for temporary construction sites.

The Advanced Anchorage Gripper is made to fit all these specs, so it works for different work needs. It’s designed to follow regional and industry rules, making sure it’s used safely in line with all relevant regulations.

Quality assurance

Every unit is put through strict testing before it leaves the factory. First, we check all raw materials for cracks, and this is especially important for the high-tensile alloy steels used for the main body. The wedge parts are all tested for hardness—100% of them—and their tooth forms are checked with computer cameras too.

Once the Advanced Anchorage Gripper is put together, we do tensile tests to check how much weight it can hold, and the results always go beyond the official required standards. We use ultrasonic testing to find any internal cracks in the key parts, and only the products that pass all tests get a stamp and are sent out. This product meets EU regulation 2016/425 for personal protective equipment.

For the multi-use models, we run extra tests to make sure they work just as well even after being used over and over, with no drop in performance. We never use any parts that haven’t been tested, and we keep test records for every production batch so everything is traceable. If there’s a defect caused by manufacturing problems within the warranty period, we’ll replace the product or repair it for you.

All these checks are all about real, practical safety—we don’t just do the bare minimum to meet the basic standards. We make sure everything’s up to scratch to stop the product from failing when it’s being used.

Q&A session

Q: Can Advanced Anchorage Gripper be used with different types of safety harnesses?

A: The product is compatible with most standard safety harnesses on the market. Its D-ring is designed according to universal dimensions, fitting common carabiners and connectors. Whether for construction or climbing harnesses, it can connect firmly. Just ensure the harness’s load-bearing capacity matches that of the product to avoid overload risks during use.