Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes aircraft-grade cable core different from a standard PU or nylon core?
A: A PU or nylon core is a flexible polymer that handles moderate mechanical stress and is suited to general construction and site use. An aircraft-grade steel cable core is a stranded wire rope constructed to aerospace engineering standards, designed for repeated mechanical stress, load cycling, and harsh environmental exposure as its baseline operating conditions. In demanding environments, oil and gas, heavy industrial, extreme weather, the steel cable core maintains its structural integrity and load-carrying capacity where a PU equivalent would degrade faster through kinking and stretch at high-use flex points.
Q: How does the 360° Rotobiner prevent the coil from tangling?
A: A fixed-connection carabiner transfers every rotation of the tool through the coil body, building tension in the wire with each turn. The 360° Rotobiner sits on a swivel between the coil end and the gate, absorbing that rotational movement independently so it never reaches the coil. Both ends have independent Rotobiners, meaning rotational movement at the tool end and at the anchor end are both absorbed before they can build tension in the coil body. The result is a coil that stays in its natural extended state regardless of how the tool is being used.
Q: What tools can I use with this lanyard?
A: Any hand tool or light power tool weighing 3kg or less with a D-ring, captive hole, or attachment point for the Rotobiner to clip to. The confirmed range includes hammers, spanners, ratchets, socket sets, screwdrivers, pliers, and light power tools. Weigh the tool fully assembled before attaching, a spanner with a large extension bar or a ratchet with a long handle may approach 3kg.
Q: What is this lanyard NOT suitable for?
A: Tools exceeding 3kg (6.6lbs). Non-conductive or metal-free environments, the Rotobiners are aluminium metal and this lanyard is not suitable for electrical work or hygiene facilities requiring metal-free equipment. Use the NLG non-conductive short coil lanyard (NLG101376) for those applications. Fall arrest or any personal safety application. It must not replace a rated EN354 or EN355 personal safety lanyard.
Q: Does the coil lie flat or loop out when at rest?
A: The coil geometry is specifically optimised to lie flat against the operative's body rather than forming the outward loop that standard coil profiles produce. This reduces the snagging hazard on scaffold fittings, plant equipment, and machinery in tight working environments, and keeps the lanyard from catching on doorframes and access points when the operative moves between positions.
Q: What certifications does this carry?
A: ANSI/ISEA 121-2023, CE and UKCA marking, and NS 9611:2022+AC compliance. Dynamically load tested at a 2:1 safety factor by an independent third-party laboratory. Each unit carries a unique serial number and NLG ID scan tag for inspection traceability. This is the most complete certification suite of any coil lanyard in the NLG range.
Q: How do I inspect this before use?
A: Check both Rotobiner connectors for deformation and confirm each opens cleanly with a 90-degree gate rotation, closes, and locks positively on release. Check the full coil length for kinking, permanent stretch, and surface damage to the sleeve. Inspect the PU sleeve for cuts or punctures. If any component fails the check, retire from service. Log the inspection via the NLG ID scan tag.
