Description
FallTech 8165C is a positioning lanyard: adjustable length legs; nylon rope. FallTech files it in the Tower Climber series. FallTech describes it: "Built for demanding tower climbing applications, this rope positioning lanyard combines an auto-locking adjuster with durable steel carabiners to provide secure positioning, smooth adjustment, and dependable long-term performance." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-425 lb; static strength 5,000 lb minimum. Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.3-2017, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66. Connectors: steel carabiners to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships 8 to a carton. Part of the FallTech Tower Climber series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 8165C specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8165C65 |
| Series | Tower Climber |
| Product type | Positioning Lanyards |
| FallTech title | Tower Climber Rope Positioning Lanyard with Aluminum Adjuster with Steel Carabiners |
| FallTech product type | Rope Positioning Lanyard |
| FallTech descriptor | Steel Carabiners |
| FallTech descriptor | Hip Positioning |
| Configuration | Hip Positioning |
| Anchorage connector | Steel Carabiners |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | Nylon Rope |
| Leg type | Adjustable Length |
| Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Rope | Braided nylon; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| Rope Adjuster | Aluminum Alloy; 3,600 lb min. static strength |
| Connectors | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| FallTech lengths by part number | 8165C65 6 ½' |
| Weight | 3.1 lb (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 8 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 8165C65 848013079411 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8165c/; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.3, safety requirements for positioning and travel restraint systems, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity C1017007a (10.13.17)). |
| 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. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8165c/; 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 MPOL03.1 033115 (PDF, 22 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity C1017007a DOC (PDF, 5 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Protection Lanyard Types Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest: Understanding the Difference
Source: FallTech product page document links. Each link opens the FallTech PDF or page; FallTech's fall clearance and class guidance is cited by title, not restated.
Features
- Features auto-locking rope adjuster for easy one-handed operation and balanced weight distribution
- Includes two integrated steel carabiners for hip D-ring attachment.
- Constructed with durable 7/16" nylon kernmantle rope
- Includes two sewn-end terminations with one end thimbled
- 23" tubular polyester sheath for abrasion resistance
- Meets ANSI Z359.3-2017
Source: FallTech feature list for 8165C on its product page.
FallTech 8165C family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8165C65 | — | Steel Carabiners; Hip Positioning | — | 3.1 lb | 848013079411 | 8 | this page (FallTech page 8165C) |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 8165B | Tower Climber Rope Positioning Lanyard with Aluminum Adjuster with Steel Snap Hook and Carabiner | its own page |
| 8165B | Tower Climber Rope Positioning Lanyard with Aluminum Adjuster with Steel Snap Hook and Carabiner | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8165c/; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 8165C questions
Is the FallTech 8165C a positioning lanyard? Yes; FallTech files the 8165C as a positioning lanyard: adjustable length legs; nylon rope. The standard FallTech names for it is ANSI/ASSP Z359.3, positioning and travel restraint systems.
What are the OSHA rules for the FallTech 8165C lanyard? ANSI/ASSP Z359.3, safety requirements for positioning and travel restraint 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. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What hooks are on the ends of the FallTech 8165C lanyard? Steel carabiners to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them.
What is the user capacity of the FallTech 8165C? 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.
What is the FallTech 8165C made of? Nylon Rope, as FallTech lists it.
Guides: arrest vs restraint vs positioning · what each D-ring is for · lanyard types and maximum length · parts of a personal fall arrest system · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 8165C. Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI).
Designed for tower climbing and positioning applications, this rope lanyard features an auto-locking aluminum adjuster for smooth one-handed operation and balanced positioning performance during active movement.
