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

• 
ANSI Z-359.1
• CSA Z259.12
• CE – EN362
• ANSI Z359.12 where noted

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 polyester 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
• Magnaflux testing (forged hardware)

Markings

All parts have the following markings

• 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 Z359.12 hardware
• Gate marked with 3600 lbs. or 3.6m
• For carabiners/hardware with non-integral eyes, gate also marked with ANSI Z359.12