Description
FallTech 72494FT is an anchor strap (strap or sling anchor): sling or choker type, as FallTech files it; temporary and reusable; kevlar Web; 3-4 ft by part number; nomex/kevlar web. FallTech files it in its Multi-Application Anchorage line. FallTech describes it: "Built for energized and utility work environments, this arc flash-rated choker anchor combines durable Kevlar webbing with a compact choke-on design for secure temporary anchorage around structures and equipment." Published figures: static strength 5,000 lb minimum; ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-425 lb. Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.18-2017, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66, ASTM F887-18. Arc flash rated with dielectric hardware, as FallTech states it. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships 10 or 20 to a carton by part number. Part numbers 72493FT, 72494FT. Part of the FallTech Multi-Application Anchorage line. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 72494FT specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 72493FT, 72494FT |
| FallTech line | Multi-Application Anchorage |
| Product type | Strap and Sling Anchors |
| FallTech title | Arc Flash Cinch-loop Choker Anchor with Kevlar Web |
| FallTech product type | Arc Flash Cinch-loop Choker |
| FallTech descriptor | Kevlar Web |
| FallTech descriptor | Temporary and reusable |
| Anchor type | Sling/Choker |
| Application | Reusable |
| Length | 3-4 ft by part number |
| Material | Nomex/Kevlar Web |
| Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Webbing | Kevlar; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| D-ring | Overmold insulated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| FallTech versions by part number | 72493FT 3'; 72494FT 4' |
| Weight | 0.9–1 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 10 per carton: 72494FT; 20 per carton: 72493FT (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 72493FT 848013011459; 72494FT 848013044891 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/72494ft/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.18, safety requirements for anchorage connectors for active fall protection systems, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity A1020057 (10/5/2020)). |
| 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). |
| ASTM F887, standard specifications for personal climbing equipment (arc flash rated fall protection), 2018 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-425 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 | 5,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it (the OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) anchorage figure is 5,000 lb per attached worker, or a system designed with a safety factor of two). |
| Arc flash | Arc flash rated to ASTM F887, dielectric hardware, as FallTech states it. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/72494ft/, fetched Nov 8 2026; 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, structure strength and installation for the job.
Documents
- Instruction Manual: FallTech instruction manual MANC03 Rev D 072022 (PDF, 36 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity A1020057 DOC (PDF, 4 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Protection Anchors and Anchorages Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): What is an Anchorage Point in Fall Protection?
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Active Fall Protection Systems
Source: FallTech product page document links, fetched Nov 8 2026. Each link opens the FallTech PDF or page; FallTech's guidance is cited by title, not restated.
Features
- Anchor features 1-3/4" Kevlar webbing and thread with Nomex label cover
- Overmold insulated D-ring provides advanced Arc Flash hazard protection.
- Familiar cinch-loop design provides simple choke-on attachment
- For temporary reusable installation on properly rated structures
- Meets ASTM F887 Standards
- Meets ANSI Z359.18-2017
Source: FallTech feature list for 72494FT on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 72494FT family
| Part number | Version | FallTech description | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72493FT | 3 ft | 3' | 3 ft | 0.9 lb | 848013011459 | 20 | this page (FallTech page 72494FT) |
| 72494FT | 4 ft | Kevlar Web; Temporary and reusable | 4 ft | 1 lb | 848013044891 | 10 | this page |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 7244 | FallTech 7244 Strap and Sling Anchors, WeldTech, Cinch-loop Choker, Kevlar Web | its own page |
| 72496FT | — | not on our site |
FallTech pairs it with
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 8242AF | 6' Arc Flash Energy Absorbing Lanyard, Single-leg with Steel Snap Hooks | its own page |
| 7047QC | — | not on our site |
| 8366LAF | 18" Arc Flash Dorsal D-ring Extender with Choke-loop and Overmolded D-ring | its own page |
| 72906SC1 | 6' Arc Flash DuraTech Mini Class 1 Personal SRL-P with Steel Snap Hook, Includes Steel Dorsal Connecting Carabiner | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/72494ft/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 72494FT questions
How much weight can the FallTech 72494FT anchor strap hold? 5,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) asks for anchorages able to hold 5,000 lb per attached worker, or a complete system designed with a safety factor of at least two under a qualified person; the structure the anchor fastens to must hold it as well.
Is the FallTech 72494FT a temporary or permanent anchor? FallTech files it as reusable (temporary, moved from job to job); anchor type sling or choker; kevlar web; temporary and reusable.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 72494FT anchor point? ANSI/ASSP Z359.18, safety requirements for anchorage connectors for active fall protection systems, 2017 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance, ASTM F887, standard specifications for personal climbing equipment (arc flash rated fall protection), 2018 edition. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
How long is the FallTech 72494FT? 3-4 ft by part number: 3 ft, 4 ft, as FallTech lists it.
What is the user capacity of the FallTech 72494FT? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-425 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.
Guides: anchor points and the 5,000 lb rule · arc flash and welding harnesses · anchor types · parts of a personal fall arrest system · fall protection on scaffolds · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 72494FT. Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI).
