Description
FallTech 7438 is an anchor strap (strap or sling anchor): sling or pass-through type, as FallTech files it; temporary and reusable; uncoated Galvanized Cable; 3-10 ft by part number; coated/uncoated cable. FallTech files it in its Multi-Application Anchorage line. FallTech describes it: "This durable cable sling anchor provides a fast, simple choke-on anchorage solution for structural steel and overhead applications where abrasion resistance and long-term durability are important." Published figures: static strength 5,000 lb minimum; ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-425 lb. Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.1-2007, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships 10 or 12 to a carton by part number. Part numbers 74373FT, 7437, 7438, 743808, 743810. Part of the FallTech Multi-Application Anchorage line. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 7438 specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 74373FT, 7437, 7438, 743808, 743810 |
| FallTech line | Multi-Application Anchorage |
| Product type | Strap and Sling Anchors |
| FallTech title | Cable Pass-through Sling Anchor with Galvanized Steel Cable |
| FallTech product type | Pass-through Cable Choker |
| FallTech descriptor | Uncoated Galvanized Cable |
| FallTech descriptor | Temporary and reusable |
| Anchor type | Sling/Pass-through |
| Application | Reusable |
| Length | 3-10 ft by part number |
| Material | Coated/Uncoated Cable |
| Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Cable | 1/4" galvanized steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| O-Rings | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| FallTech versions by part number | 74373FT 3'; 7437 4'; 7438 6'; 743808 8'; 743810 10' |
| Weight | 1.2–2.3 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 10 per carton: 74373FT, 743810; 12 per carton: 7437, 7438, 743808 (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 74373FT 848013054388; 7437 848013045904; 7438 848013090041; 743808 848013055309; 743810 848013053176 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7438/, 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 Z359.1, safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, 2007 edition | Named by FallTech (declaration of conformity A0315024 (3.5.15)). |
| 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). |
| 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). |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7438/, 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 A0315024 DOC (PDF, 2 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
- Hard-wearing 1/4" galvanized steel cable tolerates demanding work environments
- Conveniently sized 2" and 3" alloy steel O-rings provide simple pass-through choke-on installation.
- Smaller O-ring facilitates connection of SRL or lanyard
- Assembled with steel thimbles and swaged aluminum ferrules
- Meets OSHA 1926.502 regulations
Source: FallTech feature list for 7438 on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 7438 family
| Part number | Version | FallTech description | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74373FT | 3 ft | 3' | 3 ft | 1.6 lb | 848013054388 | 10 | this page (FallTech page 7438) |
| 7437 | 4 ft | 4' | 4 ft | 1.2 lb | 848013045904 | 12 | this page (FallTech page 7438) |
| 7438 | 6 ft | Uncoated Galvanized Cable; Temporary and reusable | 6 ft | 1.8 lb | 848013090041 | 12 | this page |
| 743808 | 8 ft | 8' | 8 ft | 1.8 lb | 848013055309 | 12 | this page (FallTech page 7438) |
| 743810 | 10 ft | 10' | 10 ft | 2.3 lb | 848013053176 | 10 | this page (FallTech page 7438) |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 84202DC | Cable Carabiner Sling Anchor with Vinyl Coated Galvanized Steel Cable | its own page |
| 7428 | Cable Pass-through Sling Anchor with Vinyl Coated Galvanized Steel Cable | its own page |
| 7372 | Pass-through Choker Anchor with Heavy-duty Wear Pad | its own page |
FallTech pairs it with
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 72706SB1 | 6' DuraTech Mini Class 1 Personal SRL-P with Steel Snap Hook, Includes Steel Dorsal Connecting Carabiner | its own page |
| 82710SC1 | 10' DuraTech Web SRL with Steel Snap Hook, Includes Steel Anchorage Carabiner | its own page |
| 8240 | 4½' to 6' ElasTech Energy Absorbing Lanyard, Single-leg with Steel Snap Hooks | its own page |
| 7008B | — | not on our site |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/7438/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 7438 questions
How much weight can the FallTech 7438 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 7438 a temporary or permanent anchor? FallTech files it as reusable (temporary, moved from job to job); anchor type sling or pass-through; uncoated galvanized cable; temporary and reusable.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 7438 anchor point? ANSI/ASSP Z359.1, safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components, 2007 edition, 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.
How long is the FallTech 7438? 3-10 ft by part number: 3 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, as FallTech lists it.
What is the user capacity of the FallTech 7438? 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 · anchor types · parts of a personal fall arrest system · fall protection on scaffolds · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 7438. Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI).
