The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 is a trailing beam anchor (anchorage connector) that clamps onto structural steel I or H beams to create a certified tie-off point for a personal fall arrest system. It works for both foot-level and overhead tie-offs, and because it's a "trailing" anchor it slides along the beam with the worker — so you can traverse along or under a beam without stopping to reposition the anchor. It installs by hand in seconds with no tools, weighs just 4 lb, and meets ANSI Z359.18-2017 (Type A anchorage connector) along with OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502. It's commonly used in construction and general industry structural steel work.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 meets or exceeds OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1926.502, and ANSI Z359.18-2017, where it is classified as a Type A anchorage connector (a connector that couples the connecting device to the anchorage). It was tested and verified in an ISO 17025-accredited lab in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z359.7. Its minimum breaking strength is 5,000 lb.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 fits structural steel I or H beam widths from 3½" to 14", with flange thicknesses from ½" up to 1¼". The oversized locking lever adjusts to the beam and locks securely, and can be operated with gloved hands. For wider beams, Guardian offers a companion model, the 00103, which fits beams from 6" to 16" (also up to 1¼" flanges).

A trailing beam anchor mounts onto a steel beam and then travels along it as the worker moves, so the tie-off point "trails" the worker without needing to be detached and repositioned. On the Guardian Beamer 2000, bronze-manganese hooks slide smoothly along the beam (resisting slag and weld splatter), a pivoting D-ring keeps the connection in optimal orientation as you work, and nylon bushings let the D-ring glide along the main bar — while also acting as a visual impact indicator that deploys if a fall occurs. This lets a worker move freely along or under a beam while staying continuously tied off.

Yes. The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 is compatible with both foot-level and overhead tie-offs on structural steel I or H beams. Overhead anchorage keeps the D-ring above the worker to reduce free-fall distance, while the trailing design lets the anchor move with the worker along the beam in either configuration. Always confirm your total fall clearance and system compatibility for the specific tie-off orientation you use.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 is rated for workers up to 420 lb (including tools and equipment) and has a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lb, consistent with OSHA anchorage requirements. It is designed as a temporary anchorage connector and is not intended for use as part of a permanent horizontal lifeline (HLL) system.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 weighs only 4 lb (1.81 kg) and requires no tools to install — it clamps onto the beam and locks with an oversized adjustment lever that you can operate with gloved hands, so it can be set up in seconds. Overall it measures about 20" long and 6" high.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 uses a precision-engineered aluminum main bar, bronze-manganese adjustable arms and hooks, a drop-forged zinc-plated steel D-ring, and stainless steel internal springs. The lightweight aluminum construction is weather resistant and resists corrosion, and both the aluminum bar and bronze-manganese hooks repel weld splatter, slag, and other contaminants — making it well suited to outdoor and structural steel environments.

Both are the same Beamer 2000 trailing anchorage connector; the only difference is the beam size they fit. The 00101 fits beam widths from 3½" to 14", while the 00103 fits wider beams from 6" to 16". Both accept flanges up to 1¼" thick, weigh about 4 lb, share a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength, and meet ANSI Z359.18-2017 (Type A) with OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502. Choose the 00101 for standard I/H beams and the 00103 when your beams exceed 14" wide.

For work that moves along a beam, yes — a trailing anchor is usually more efficient. A fixed anchor pins you to one point, so you must stop, detach, and re-anchor as you progress. The Guardian Beamer 2000 travels with you along the beam, keeping you continuously tied off without repositioning, and installs by hand in seconds with no tools. It's a temporary connector, so for a permanent, engineered walk line you'd still want a rated horizontal lifeline system — but for mobile tie-off on I/H beams during construction and steel erection, the Beamer 2000's freedom of movement is a real advantage.

The Guardian 00101 Beamer 2000 (Horizontal Beamer Anchor 2000, fits 3½"–14" beams) is available from Industrial Safety Products (industrialsafetyproducts.com) with free shipping. It ships as a single anchorage connector, weighs about 4 lb, and requires no tools to install.