Description
FallTech 7227C is a self-retracting lifeline: 20-60 ft; galvanized steel cable lifeline; ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Class 1 (overhead and at-D-ring anchorage). FallTech files it in the DuraTech series. FallTech describes it: "This DuraTech SRL is a proven workhorse built tough all-around to keep crews safely connected at height. It features a robust aluminum housing, galvanized steel cable lifeline, and a twin-disc internal braking system to arrest falls. The DuraTech SRL is ANSI Class 1 rated for tie-off at or above a worker's D-ring." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-310 lb; static strength 3,600 lb minimum; maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 42". Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.14-2021, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66, CSA Z259.2.2-2017. Connectors: steel swivel snap hook to the harness and steel swivel snap hook to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships one to a carton. Part numbers 7227C, 7229C, 7232C, 7268C, 7265C. Part of the FallTech DuraTech series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 7227C specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 7227C, 7229C, 7232C, 7268C, 7265C |
| Series | DuraTech |
| Product type | Self-Retracting Lifelines |
| FallTech title (first version) | DuraTech SRL with 20' Galvanized Cable and Side-payout Aluminum Housing |
| FallTech product type | Class 1 SRL |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 SRL class | Class 1 |
| SRL type | SRL |
| Leading edge rated | No (Class 1: overhead and at-D-ring anchorage) |
| Length | 20-60 ft by part number |
| Harness connector | Steel swivel snap hook |
| Anchorage connector | Steel Swivel Snap Hook |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | Galvanized Steel Cable |
| Static Strength | 3,600 lb min. |
| ANSI SRL Class/Type | Class 1 SRL |
| Avg. Arrest Force | 1,350 lb |
| Max. Arrest Force | 1,800 lb |
| Max. Arrest Distance | 42" |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Cable | 3/16" galvanized steel; 3,400 lb min. static strength |
| Lifeline Connector | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| FallTech lengths by part number | 7227C 20' (ANSI rated); 7229C 25' (ANSI rated); 7232C 30' (ANSI rated); 7268C 50' (ANSI rated); C7268C 50' (CSA rated); 7265C 60' (ANSI rated) |
| Weight | 12–21.4 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 1 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 7227C 848013029812; 7229C 848013089106; 7232C 848013095428 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227c/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity D0404068a (4/14/2023)). Class 1. |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| CSA Z259.2.2, self-retracting devices, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com pages of 7268C). |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it (the ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502). |
| Static strength | 3,600 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arrest figures | maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them. |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 class | Class 1 (overhead and at-D-ring anchorage, as FallTech lists it). |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227c/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech declarations of conformity linked under Documents. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability and fall clearance for the job.
Documents
- Instruction Manual: FallTech instruction manual MSRD15 Rev F 061623 EN BOOKLET (PDF, 19 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity D0404068a DOC (PDF, 5 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): The Essential Guide to Class 1 SRLs
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Class 1 SRLs: Internal Brake vs. Energy Absorber
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Clearance 101: How to Calculate Safe Distances
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) Comparison Guide
Source: FallTech product page document links, fetched Nov 8 2026. Each link opens the FallTech PDF or page; FallTech's fall clearance and class guidance is cited by title, not restated.
Features
- 3/16" galvanized steel cable lifeline with load-indicating swivel snap hook
- Side-payout configuration delivers smooth lifeline operation.
- Internal inertial braking system with dual disc brakes provides superior deceleration
- Lifeline assembly includes integrated recoil spring to reduce retraction lock-up
- Integrated lifeline hand-grip simplifies dorsal connection
- Stackable housing design and handle provide easy installation and storage
- Meets ANSI Z359.14-2021
Source: FallTech feature list for 7227C on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 7227C family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7227C | 20 ft | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 20 ft | 12 lb | 848013029812 | 1 | this page |
| 7229C | 25 ft | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 25 ft | 21.4 lb | 848013089106 | 1 | this page |
| 7232C | 30 ft | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 30 ft | 17 lb | 848013095428 | 1 | this page |
| 7268C | 50 ft | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 50 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| 7265C | 60 ft | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 60 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| C7268C | 50' (CSA rated) | — | 50 ft | — | — | — | FallTech lists it; ask us |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 7226C | — | not on our site |
| 727620 | Contractor Class 1 SRL with 20' Galvanized Cable and Anchorage Carabiner | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227c/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 7227C questions
Is the FallTech 7227C a Class 1 or Class 2 SRL? Class 1 under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, as FallTech lists it; Class 1 covers overhead and at-D-ring anchorage.
Is the FallTech 7227C a leading edge SRL? No; FallTech lists it as Class 1 under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, the class for anchorage at or above the dorsal D-ring, and does not list it as leading edge rated. Class 2 is the leading-edge class.
Is the FallTech 7227C an SRL or an SRL-P? An SRL, as FallTech files it, not an SRL-P (personal SRL): it mounts at the anchorage and the lifeline runs down to the harness.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 7227C self-retracting lifeline? ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance, CSA Z259.2.2, self-retracting devices, 2017 edition. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What is the weight capacity of the FallTech 7227C? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502 for a worker with tools.
What are the arrest figures for the FallTech 7227C? Maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them.
Guides: what an SRL is · SRL vs PFL and Class 1 vs Class 2 · how to calculate fall clearance · parts of a personal fall arrest system · harnesses on lifts · anchoring an SRL below the D-ring · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 7227C (each version carries its own FallTech part number, listed in the family table). Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI).
This DuraTech SRL is a proven workhorse built tough all-around to keep crews safely connected at height. It features a robust aluminum housing, galvanized steel cable lifeline, and a twin-disc internal braking system to arrest falls. The DuraTech SRL is ANSI Class 1 rated for tie-off at or above a worker's D-ring.
