Specification and Quality Assurance Steel
Alloy Steel – Stampings
Alloy Steel – Forgings
Both Types of steel afford superior tensile strength and plating adhesion properties
Standards
Our hardware meets or exceeds (where noted)
- CSA Z259.12
- CE – EN362
- ANSI Z359.12
Plating
Parts are plated in accordance with CSA and ANSI Standards for fall protection hardware. Plating is available in zinc-chromate (silver color) or zinc-dichromate (gold color). Most parts also available in stainless steel and black ED coating. Other types of plating on request.
Inspection
Hardware parts undergo a rigorous inspection process including:
- Proof testing to ANSI, CSA and CE standards
- 100% inspection for functionality, plating and appearance
Markings
All parts have the following markings:
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- Part Number
- Minimum tensile strength (5M, 4M)
- Heat Code (material and processing traceability)
- Manufacturer mark
- CSA Logo (where applicable)
- CE Standard (where applicable)
For ANSI and CSA hooks and carabiners:
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- Gate marked with 3600 lbs. or 3.6m
- For carabiners/hardware with non-integral eyes, gate also marked with applicable standard
For hooks with gate openings ≥ 1″
- Transverse load 3.6M marked on hook/carabiner body
- NO LOAD ZONE where applicable