When professionals need the ability to move around freely in worksites with fall hazards, the self-retracting lifeline is a great solution to your fall protection system. Useful for a variety of applications, these vertical connectors offer both flexibility and security. With the right care and use, self-retracting lifelines can empower pros to do excellent work without threatening their safety. Self-retracting lifelines (SRL) are designed using webbing, wire rope or a cable that automatically retracts into a housing unit, never allowing for any slack in the line. SRLs are longer than lanyards and permit a larger working radius, even when using a fixed anchor point. The lifeline, much like the seat and shoulder belt in a car, also pulls out and retracts easily. In the case of a fall or quick tug, an internal braking mechanism engages, effectively stopping the fall. The lifeline moves freely again after the tension releases. During a fall event, the SRL's internal braking system disperses the energy of the fall over a short distance, which limits the force applied to a user's body. Self-retracting lifelines are an instrumental part of keeping workers safe from falls. Material: Aluminum.