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Protecta 3590047 Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline Galvanized Cable with Swivel Snap Hook (33 ft.)

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Protecta 3590047 Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline Galvanized Cable with Swivel Snap Hook (33 ft.)

Was: $707.00
Now: $677.00
3590047

Description

  • Auto-retracting design keeps constant tension to reduce trip hazards.
  • Fast-acting brake system stops falls and limits impact forces.
  • Corrosion-resistant parts with swiveling anchor loop and self-locking hook.

 

 

 

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Protecta 3590047 Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline Galvanized Cable with Swivel Snap Hook (33 ft.)

The 3M™ Protecta® Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) is an affordable fall prevention solution without sacrificing effectiveness or safety. It is strong yet lightweight and engineered to last. This SRL is developed with the worker in mind, with a stackable housing design, web or steel cable lifeline, and a built-in swiveling anchorage point for extra comfort and convenience. 3M™ Protecta® Self-Retracting Lifelines are available in multiple lifeline lengths as well as SRL, personal SRL, Leading Edge SRL, and Retrieval SRL configurations.

As the worker performs their various tasks, the 3M™ Protecta® Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) extends and retracts with them. The lifeline's constant tension prevents slack which can cause dragging, snapping, and trip falls. Should a fall occur, a speed sensing brake system activates, stopping the fall and reducing the forces imposed on the user to safe levels.

Meets or Exceeds ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, 29 CFR OSHA 1926.502, 29 CFR OSHA 1910.140

Features:

  • Corrosion-resistant components with an aluminum stackable housing design
  • Swiveling anchorage connector loop and carabiner
  • Self-locking snap hook on lifeline
  • Quick activating speed-sensing locking system
  • Features impact-indicating external energy absorber (for models with external shock pack)
  • Emergency retrieval system available on some model

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use 

Disclaimer: 3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use. Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice. Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage. For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert. For additional product information, visit www.3M.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Protecta 3590047 Edge self-retracting lifeline a good affordable choice for leading-edge fall protection in construction?

Yes. The 3M Protecta 3590047 Edge is an affordable self-retracting lifeline (SRL) rated ANSI Class 2 for leading edge (SRD-LE) use, meaning it's built for applications where the lifeline may run over or be loaded across a sharp edge in a fall. It has a 33 ft galvanized steel cable, a self-locking swivel snap hook, a swiveling anchorage connector, and a 310 lb (140 kg) capacity for one user, and it meets ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, OSHA 1926.502, and OSHA 1910.140. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products and is a budget-friendly alternative to premium SRLs without giving up the core protection.

What standards and class does the Protecta 3590047 Edge SRL meet?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline meets or exceeds ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, 29 CFR OSHA 1926.502, and 29 CFR OSHA 1910.140. It is an ANSI Class 2 leading-edge device (SRD-LE), rated for use where the lifeline can pass over a sharp or abrasive edge during a fall. It has a 33 ft galvanized cable and is for industrial and occupational use only.

What does ANSI Class 2 / leading edge (SRD-LE) mean for the Protecta 3590047 SRL?

Under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, a Class 2 self-retracting device is a leading-edge (SRD-LE) unit — it is tested and built for situations where the lifeline may run over and be loaded across a sharp or abrasive edge during a fall, and where the anchor can be at foot level. To handle this, the Protecta 3590047 has an integral energy absorber that limits the arrest forces on the worker. That makes it suitable for leading-edge and horizontal applications common on decking and steel work.

How does the 3M Protecta 3590047 self-retracting lifeline work?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 SRL pays out and retracts its galvanized cable as the worker moves, keeping constant tension on the line so there's no slack to cause dragging, snapping, or trip falls. If a fall occurs, a quick-activating speed-sensing brake system locks the line, stopping the fall and reducing the forces on the user to safe levels. Its 33 ft length gives a wide working range from a single anchor point.

What are the swivel snap hook and swiveling anchorage on the Protecta 3590047 SRL for?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 has a self-locking swivel snap hook on the lifeline (the end that connects to your harness) and a swiveling anchorage connector loop with a carabiner at the top (the end that connects to the anchor). Both swivel so the cable can rotate freely as you move, which reduces twisting and tangling of the lifeline and adds comfort and convenience during use.

How long is the Protecta 3590047 SRL and what is the cable made of?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 Edge SRL has a 33 ft galvanized steel cable lifeline. Galvanized steel gives a durable, corrosion-resistant cable suited to demanding job sites, and the 33 ft length provides a long working range from a single overhead or leading-edge anchor point.

What is the energy absorber and impact indicator on the Protecta 3590047 SRL?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 has an impact-indicating external energy absorber (the external shock pack on the lifeline). The energy absorber limits the arrest forces on your body during a fall, and the impact indicator gives a clear visual sign that the SRL has arrested a fall — a signal that the unit must be removed from service and inspected before any further use.

Is the Protecta 3590047 SRL durable and lightweight?

Yes. The 3M Protecta 3590047 is described as strong yet lightweight, built with corrosion-resistant components and a stackable nylon thermoplastic housing, plus an integrated carrying handle for transporting it to the job site. The rugged housing holds weight down, and the galvanized steel cable resists corrosion — all engineered to last on tough, dirty job sites.

Is the 3M Protecta 3590047 SRL worth it compared to a premium self-retracting lifeline?

For teams that want reliable leading-edge protection on a budget, yes. The 3M Protecta 3590047 is positioned as an affordable fall-prevention SRL that still delivers the essentials: ANSI Class 2 leading-edge (SRD-LE) rating, a speed-sensing brake, a 33 ft galvanized cable, swiveling connectors, and an impact-indicating energy absorber. It's a value-focused alternative to premium 3M DBI-SALA SRLs — fewer premium extras, but the same core standards compliance (ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021).

How does the Protecta 3590047 SRL connect, and does it ship free?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 connects at the top with a swiveling anchorage loop and carabiner (to your anchor point) and at the lifeline end with a self-locking swivel snap hook (to your harness's back D-ring). Both ends swivel to prevent cable twist. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products and is intended for industrial and occupational use only.

What configurations and lengths does the 3M Protecta self-retracting lifeline line come in?

The 3M Protecta Self-Retracting Lifeline line is offered in multiple lifeline lengths and with either web or steel cable, and in SRL, personal SRL, Leading Edge SRL, and Retrieval SRL configurations. This specific model, the 3590047, is the 33 ft galvanized steel cable Edge (leading-edge) version with a swivel snap hook; other configurations and lengths are separate part numbers.

What is the weight capacity of the Protecta 3590047 Edge SRL, and how does it mount?

The 3M Protecta 3590047 Edge SRL has a weight capacity of 310 lb (140 kg) and is rated for a maximum of one user. It is a single-leg SRL that mounts as a block to an overhead anchor point: a swiveling connector loop and carabiner attach at the anchor end, and a self-locking swivel snap hook attaches to the harness. It also has an integrated carrying handle to make it easy to transport around the job site.