Description
FallTech 7227CSS is a self-retracting lifeline: 20-60 ft; stainless steel cable lifeline. 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, corrosion-resistant stainless steel cable lifeline, and a twin-disc internal braking system to arrest falls, meeting OSHA requirements for dependable tie-off at or above a worker's D-ring." Published figures: OSHA user capacity 130-310 lb; static strength 3,000 lb minimum; maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 24". Standards FallTech names: OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66. Connectors: stainless steel swivel snap hook to the harness and stainless steel swivel snap hook to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships one to a carton. Part numbers 7227CSS, 7232CSS, 7268CSS, 7265CSS. Part of the FallTech DuraTech series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 7227CSS specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 7227CSS, 7232CSS, 7268CSS, 7265CSS |
| Series | DuraTech |
| Product type | Self-Retracting Lifelines |
| FallTech title (first version) | DuraTech SRL with 20' Stainless Steel Cable and Lifeline Connector and Side-payout Aluminum Housing |
| FallTech product type | Self-Retracting Lifeline |
| Leading edge rated | Not stated |
| Length | 20-60 ft by part number |
| Harness connector | Stainless steel swivel snap hook |
| Anchorage connector | Stainless Steel Swivel Snap Hook |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | Stainless Steel Cable |
| Static Strength | 3,000 lb min. |
| Avg. Arrest Force | 1,350 lb |
| Max. Arrest Force | 1,800 lb |
| Max. Arrest Distance | 24" (7227CSS, 7232CSS); 54" (7268CSS, 7265CSS) |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Cable | 3/16" stainless steel; 3,400 lb min. static strength |
| Lifeline Connector | Stainless Steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| FallTech lengths by part number | 7227CSS 20'; 7232CSS 30'; 7268CSS 50'; 7265CSS 60' |
| Weight | 12 lb (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 1 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 7227CSS 848013023629 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227css/, 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 |
|---|---|
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity D0721069 (7/21/2023)). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| User capacity | OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Static strength | 3,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arrest figures | maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 24", as FallTech publishes them. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227css/, 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 (OSHA): FallTech declaration of conformity 04c1546dd3c634c91b3ccf1cfb8772870ff539c7 (PDF, 2 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) Comparison Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Does Your Job Require a Personal SRL or a Standard SRL?
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Clearance 101: How to Calculate Safe Distances
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" stainless steel cable lifeline with stainless steel load-indicating swivel snap hook
- Side-payout design delivers smooth lifeline operation.
- Internal inertial braking system with dual disc brakes provides superior deceleration
- SRL also features internal stainless steel pressure plate
- Lifeline assembly includes recoil spring to help reduce retraction lock-up
- Integrated lifeline hand-grip simplifies dorsal connection
- Stackable housing design and handle provide easy installation and storage
- Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140 regulations
Source: FallTech feature list for 7227CSS on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 7227CSS family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7227CSS | 20 ft | Stainless Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Stainless Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 20 ft | 12 lb | 848013023629 | 1 | this page |
| 7232CSS | 30 ft | Stainless Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Stainless Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 30 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| 7268CSS | 50 ft | Stainless Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Stainless Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 50 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| 7265CSS | 60 ft | Stainless Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Stainless Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 60 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 7227C | DuraTech SRL with 20' Galvanized Cable and Side-payout Aluminum Housing | its own page |
| 7227CS | DuraTech SRL with 20' Stainless Steel Cable and Side-payout Aluminum Housing | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7227css/, 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 7227CSS questions
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 7227CSS self-retracting lifeline? OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What is the weight capacity of the FallTech 7227CSS? OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it.
What are the arrest figures for the FallTech 7227CSS? Maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb; maximum arrest distance 24", as FallTech publishes them.
How long is the FallTech 7227CSS? 20-60 ft by part number: 20 ft, 30 ft, 50 ft, 60 ft, as FallTech lists it.
What connectors does the FallTech 7227CSS have? Stainless steel swivel snap hook to the harness and stainless steel swivel snap hook to the anchorage, as FallTech lists 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: 7227CSS (each version carries its own FallTech part number, listed in the family table). Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (OSHA).
