Description
FallTech 84008SP is a self-retracting lifeline: 8 ft; edgecore arc flash lifeline; ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Class 2 (the leading-edge class); personal (SRL-P) type; single-leg. FallTech files it in the FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Leading Edge series. FallTech describes it: "When the job demands arc flash protection without compromise, the FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash delivers. This Class 2 SRL sets the bar with its compact size and Kevlar lifeline—lightweight, arc-resistant, and made to last. As the first Class 2 Arc Flash SRL-P on the market, it's made for those who lead with safety, efficiency, and confidence at height." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-420 lb; static strength 3,600 lb minimum; maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb max.; maximum arrest distance 42". Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.14-2021, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66, ASTM F887-20, CSA Z259.2.2-2017. Arc flash rated, as FallTech states it. FallTech's leading-edge wording: "Suitable for below D-ring tie-off up to five feet and leading edge exposures and hazards, including steel and precast concrete." 6 versions by connector; each part number is in the family table below. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships 3 to a carton. Part of the FallTech FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Leading Edge series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 84008SP specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 84008SP0, 84008SP0S, 84008SP1, 84008SP2, 84008SP3S, 84008SPD1 |
| Series | FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Leading Edge |
| Product type | Self-Retracting Lifelines |
| FallTech title (first version) | 8' FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Class 2 Leading Edge Personal SRL-P, Single-leg with Steel Mini Rebar Hook |
| FallTech product type | Class 2 LE Arc Flash SRL-P |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 SRL class | Class 2 |
| SRL type | SRL-P |
| Leading edge rated | Yes, as FallTech lists it |
| Twin-leg (dual SRL) | No |
| Length | 8 ft |
| Configuration | Single-leg |
| Harness connector | Aluminum dorsal SRL slide connector |
| Anchorage connector | Steel rebar hook / Steel snap hook / Overmolded steel snap hook |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | EdgeCore Arc Flash |
| AXIS | AXIS Enabled |
| Application | Arc Flash |
| Static Strength | 3,600 lb min. |
| ANSI SRL Class | Class 2 SRL-P |
| Avg. Arrest Force | 1,350 lb max. |
| Max. Arrest Force | 1,800 lb |
| Max. Arrest Distance | 42" |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 420 lb max. |
| Lifeline | EdgeCore Arc Flash (Kevlar); 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| Energy Absorber | Polyester tear-away |
| Anchorage Connector | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| Dorsal Connector | Aluminum alloy; 3,600 lb min. |
| Weight | 4–5.3 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 3 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 84008SP0 848013036612; 84008SP0S 848013038784; 84008SP1 848013030443; 84008SP2 848013037008; 84008SP3S 848013036865; 84008SPD1 848013095855 |
| Country of origin | United States (FallTech product data, code 840) |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/84008sp0/, 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 |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity D1218072a (12/18/2023)). Class 2. |
| 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), 2020 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| CSA Z259.2.2, self-retracting devices, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity DC0618021b (10/1/2025)). FallTech's page prints it CSA Z299.2.2; Z259.2.2 is the CSA self-retracting device standard. |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-420 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 | 3,600 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arrest figures | maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb max.; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them. |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 class | Class 2 (rated for leading-edge use and anchorage below the D-ring, as FallTech lists it). |
| Arc flash | Arc flash rated to ASTM F887, as FallTech states it. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/84008sp0/, 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 MSRD33 Rev D 062325 EN ES FR BOOKLET (PDF, 68 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity D1218072a DOC (PDF, 16 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (CSA): FallTech declaration of conformity DC0618021b DOC (PDF, 5 pages)
- Sell Sheet: FallTech sell sheet FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Sell Sheet 022026 (PDF)
- Brochure: FallTech brochure FT-X EdgeCore Arc Flash Brochure 022026 (PDF, 7 pages)
- FallTech for Utilities Brochure: FallTech brochure Utilities Brochure 022026 (PDF, 8 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): ANSI Class 2 SRLs: Essential Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): What Makes an SRL Leading Edge Rated?
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Clearance 101: How to Calculate Safe Distances
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): The Evolution of SRL Fall Clearance Calculations
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
- Arc Flash rating AND Class 2 Leading Edge rating for the first time in an SRL.
- Features 100% Kevlar version of FallTech's innovative EdgeCore synthetic lifeline
- Compact design elevates the SRDs to align optimally with worker motion, increasing both comfort and productivity
- Features comprehensive fall clearance charts and tables inside the Kevlar/Nomex energy absorber cover
- Internal mechanism design minimizes unintentional lockups to keep you moving freely and productively
- Suitable for below D-ring tie-off up to five feet and leading edge exposures and hazards, including steel and precast concrete
- Rated for workers weighing up to 420 pounds, including clothes, tools, gear, etc.
- AXIS enabled: Easily and accurately calculate minimum fall clearance with the AXIS safety calculator on your mobile device or computer
- Meets ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class SRL-P and ASTM F887 standards.
- Built for Class 2 utility conditions involving arc flash, below-D-ring anchorage, and exposed edges. Download the white paper. to see when arc-rated Class 2 SRL-Ps are needed.
Source: FallTech feature list for 84008SP0 on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 84008SP family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84008SP0 | Steel Mini Rebar Hook | Steel Mini Rebar Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 4 lb | 848013036612 | 3 | this page |
| 84008SP0S | Steel Mini Swivel Rebar Hook | Steel Swivel Mini Rebar Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 4 lb | 848013038784 | 3 | this page |
| 84008SP1 | Steel Snap Hook | Steel Snap Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 4.3 lb | 848013030443 | 3 | this page |
| 84008SP2 | Steel Swivel Snap Hook | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 4 lb | 848013037008 | 3 | this page |
| 84008SP3S | Steel Swivel Rebar Hook | Steel Swivel Rebar Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 5.3 lb | 848013036865 | 3 | this page |
| 84008SPD1 | Dielectric Snap Hook | 9kV Dielectric Snap Hook; EdgeCore Arc Flash Synthetic Lifeline | 8 ft | 4 lb | 848013095855 | 3 | this page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/84008sp0/, 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 84008SP questions
Is the FallTech 84008SP0 a Class 1 or Class 2 SRL? Class 2 under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, as FallTech lists it; Class 2 is the leading-edge class, rated for anchorage at foot level and over an edge.
Is the FallTech 84008SP0 a leading edge SRL? Yes; Class 2 leading edge rated, as FallTech lists it. FallTech's wording: "Suitable for below D-ring tie-off up to five feet and leading edge exposures and hazards, including steel and precast concrete." Fall clearance depends on the anchor height and the FallTech clearance chart for the device; see FallTech's clearance guidance under Documents.
Is the FallTech 84008SP0 an SRL or an SRL-P? An SRL-P, as FallTech files it: the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 term for a personal self-retracting lifeline that connects to the harness D-ring and travels with the worker.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 84008SP0 self-retracting lifeline? ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 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), 2020 edition, CSA Z259.2.2, self-retracting devices, 2017 edition. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What is the weight capacity of the FallTech 84008SP0? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-420 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 are the arrest figures for the FallTech 84008SP0? Maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 1,350 lb max.; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them.
Guides: what an SRL is · leading-edge SRLs · arc flash and welding harnesses · SRL vs PFL and Class 1 vs Class 2 · how to calculate fall clearance · anchoring an SRL below the D-ring · internal brake vs energy absorber on SRLs · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 84008SP (each version carries its own FallTech part number, listed in the family table). Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI), Declaration of Conformity (CSA), Brochure.
