Description
Safewaze 020-4020–4021 is an anchor point, 2 ft long, temporary. Safewaze describes it: "The Drop-Through Cable Anchor is a versatile anchor point for permanent or temporary use. Simply drop the captive eye and cable through openings in concrete, steel decking, grating or any 1-3/4" hole in a substrate meeting fall protection requirements." Published figures: ANSI weight capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA capacity up to 420 lb; minimum breaking strength 5,000 lb. Standards Safewaze names: OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1910.66. Sold individually. Part numbers 020-4020, 020-4021. Part of the Safewaze Specialty Anchors series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Safewaze 020-4020–4021 specifications
| Item | Safewaze data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 020-4020, 020-4021 |
| Series | Specialty Anchors |
| Product type | Anchors |
| Safewaze title | Drop-Through Cable Anchor |
| Materials | Coated cable, stainless steel, galvanized steel |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) (the 2025 file says 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg)) |
| Length | 2.0' (0.6 m) (the 2025 file says 8.5 ft (2.6 m)) |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 5,000 lbs. |
| ANSI Weight Capacity | 130-310 lbs. (59-141 kg) |
| OSHA Weight Capacity | Up to 420 lbs. (191 kg) |
| Length by part number | 020-4020 2 ft; 020-4021 8.5 ft |
| Safewaze type | Temporary |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Where the 2025 file and the current safewaze.com page differ, the page value is shown first and the file value in parentheses.
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by Safewaze |
|---|---|
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, 2025 file, TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, 2025 file, TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance | Named by Safewaze (2025 file, TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS page 1). |
| Weight capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA up to 420 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability.
Documents
- Technical data sheet — Safewaze 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS (PDF)
- User manual — Safewaze Drop-Through-Anchor-Manual-V2 (PDF, 2 pages)
- Declaration of conformity — Safewaze 020-4020-DOC-SW22DC059 (PDF)
- Sell sheet — Safewaze SAFEWAZE-DROP-THROUGH-ANCHORS-BROCHURE-010121 (PDF, 2 pages)
- Technical bulletin: Compatibility of Products — Safewaze 2024-Technical-Bulletin-Compatibility-of-Products-00236 (PDF)
- Safewaze anchor inspection checklist (PDF)
Source: Safewaze product page resources and the Safewaze technical library, fetched Nov 6 2026. Each link opens the Safewaze PDF.
Features
- 8" high visibility green steel plate
- Forged steel swiveling connection point
- 1/4" steel cable with wear sleeve
- Accommodates openings from 1.75" to 6"
- Available in two lengths
Source: Safewaze feature list for 020-4020–4021, as published on the safewaze.com product page.
Safewaze 020-4020–4021 family
| Part number | Size / length | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 020-4020 | 2 ft | on this page |
| 020-4021 | 8.5 ft | on this page |
Related Safewaze Specialty Anchors part numbers
| Part number | Item | Key figure |
|---|---|---|
| 021-4043 | 021-4043 Anchors, 10,000 lb Swivel and Back Plate | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
| SW900 | SW900 Anchors, Parapet Wall | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
| FS886 | FS886 Anchors, Stainless Steel Wire Clamp | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
| 022-4089 | 022-4089 Anchors, Strut | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
| SW901 | SW901 Anchors, Window Door Jamb | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS 020-4020-4021-Drop-Through-Anchor-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Each part number links to its own page.
Safewaze 020-4020–4021 questions
What is a temporary anchor? Safewaze lists the Safewaze 020-4020–4021 as a temporary anchor.
What is the strength rating of anchor points for fall restraint? Safewaze publishes a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lb for the Safewaze 020-4020–4021.
What capacity must an anchor point be rated for? The Safewaze 020-4020–4021 is rated ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA up to 420 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is the manufacturer rating under 29 CFR 1926.502.
What standards does Safewaze list for the Safewaze 020-4020–4021? OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance. Ratings are as published by Safewaze; the end user decides suitability for the task.
Guides: anchor points and the 5,000 lb rule · parts of a personal fall arrest system · OSHA roof rules · when fall protection is required · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 020-4020–4021. Technical data sheet: Safewaze TDS (PDF).
The Safewaze Drop-Through Cable Anchor threads its captive eye and cable through openings in concrete, steel decking or grating, creating a permanent or temporary anchor point from below.
- 8 inch high-visibility green steel top plate
- Fits openings from 1.75 to 6 inches; 5,000 lb. minimum breaking strength
Item Numbers
Variant item numbers:
020-4020 – 2' Cable
020-4021 – 8.5' Cable
