Description
FallTech 8253 is a shock absorbing (energy absorbing) lanyard: 3-6 ft; single leg; fixed length legs; polyester webbing; polyester tear-away energy absorber; rated for 6 ft free fall (ANSI/ASSP Z359.13). FallTech files it in the ViewPack series. FallTech describes it: "Designed for restricted-clearance fall protection applications, this single-leg energy-absorbing lanyard combines a compact 3' length with durable steel hooks and an integrated ViewPack inspection window for simplified inspections and dependable jobsite performance." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-310 lb; static strength 5,000 lb minimum; maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 48". Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.13-2013, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66, CSA Z259.11-2017. Connectors: snap hook to the harness and steel snap hook to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships 8 to a carton. Part numbers 8253, 8254, 8256. Part of the FallTech ViewPack series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 8253 specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 8253, 8254, 8256 |
| Series | ViewPack |
| Product type | Shock-Absorbing Lanyards |
| FallTech title (first version) | 3' ViewPack Energy Absorbing Lanyard, Single-leg with Steel Snap Hooks |
| FallTech product type | External Energy Absorbing Lanyard |
| Length | 3-6 ft by part number |
| Configuration | Single-leg |
| Harness connector | Snap hook |
| Anchorage connector | Steel snap hook |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | Polyester Webbing |
| Leg type | Fixed Length |
| ANSI lanyard class (free fall) | 6 ft free fall |
| Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| ANSI Lanyard Class | 6' free fall |
| Max. Arrest Distance | 48" |
| Avg. Arrest Force | 900 lb |
| Max. Arrest Force | 1,800 lb |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Webbing | Polyester; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| Energy Absorber | Polyester tear-away |
| Connectors | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| Weight | 2.5–2.8 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 8 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 8253 848013013538; 8254 848013072153; 8256 848013055606 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8253/ 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 Z359.13, personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards, 2013 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity C1215021 (12.29.15)). |
| 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). |
| CSA Z259.11, personal energy absorbers and lanyards, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com pages of 8254, 8256). |
| 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 | 5,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arrest figures | maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 48", as FallTech publishes them. |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.13 free fall | 6 ft free fall, as FallTech lists it. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8253/ 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 MSAL01ALX Rev A (PDF, 50 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity C1215021 DOC (PDF, 6 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): The Expert's Guide to Energy-Absorbing Lanyards
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Protection Lanyard Types Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Clearance 101: How to Calculate Safe Distances
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Energy-Absorbing Lanyard vs. SRL: How to Choose
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
- Heavy-duty 1" polyester web construction throughout
- 3' length is ideally suited for applications where restricted fall clearances are present.
- Energy absorber features patented ViewPack cover with inspection window
- ViewPack cover also features WrapPack label protection
- Includes alloy steel snap hooks for harness attachment and anchorage connection
- Meets ANSI Z359.13-2013
Source: FallTech feature list for 8253 on its product page.
FallTech 8253 family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8253 | 3 ft | Steel Snap Hook; Single-leg | 3 ft | 2.8 lb | 848013013538 | 8 | this page |
| 8254 | 4 ft | Steel Snap Hook; Single-leg | 4 ft | 2.8 lb | 848013072153 | 8 | this page |
| 8256 | 6 ft | Steel Snap Hook; Single-leg | 6 ft | 2.5 lb | 848013055606 | 8 | this page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8253/ and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 8253 questions
How long is the FallTech 8253 shock absorbing lanyard? 3-6 ft by part number: 3 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft, as FallTech lists it.
What are the OSHA rules for the FallTech 8253 lanyard? ANSI/ASSP Z359.13, personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards, 2013 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance, CSA Z259.11, personal energy absorbers and lanyards, 2017 edition. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
Is the FallTech 8253 a single or double leg lanyard? Single leg, as FallTech lists it.
How far does the FallTech 8253 shock absorber extend in a fall? Maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 48", as FallTech publishes them.
What free fall is the FallTech 8253 rated for? 6 ft free fall, as FallTech lists it under ANSI/ASSP Z359.13.
What hooks are on the ends of the FallTech 8253 lanyard? Snap hook to the harness and steel snap hook to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them.
Guides: lanyard types and maximum length · how to calculate fall clearance · parts of a personal fall arrest system · what an SRL is · carabiners and snap hooks · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 8253 (each version carries its own FallTech part number, listed in the family table). Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI).
