Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a coil lanyard better than a bungee for scaffolding spanners?
A: A bungee lanyard stretches under load and recoils when the load is released. On a scaffold spanner, that recoil creates a spring tension that pulls back against the operative's grip during each strike and releases suddenly when the tool stops. A coil lanyard has very low recoil force — it extends and retracts with minimal resistance, so the operative feels no meaningful tension during tool use. The dual rotating connectors also prevent tangling as the spanner rotates, which a standard bungee carabiner cannot do.
Q: How do the 360° rotating connectors prevent the lanyard from tangling?
A: A scaffold spanner rotates through repeated full and partial turns during fitting operation. A fixed connector winds the lanyard with each rotation, building tension in one direction and releasing it suddenly when the tool reverses. A 360° rotating connector spins freely with the tool rather than transferring that rotation to the lanyard, so the coil body stays in its natural extended state regardless of how the spanner is operated. Both ends rotate independently, so the coil is protected from winding at the tool end and the anchor end simultaneously.
Q: What is this lanyard not suitable for?
A: It must not be used with tools exceeding 1kg (2.2lbs), including larger scaffold podgers and box spanners, weigh the tool before attaching. It is not suitable for power tools of any weight. It is not for fall arrest and must never replace a rated personal safety lanyard or harness. Do not use where the coil or sleeve may come into sustained contact with aggressive chemicals that could degrade the materials.
Q: Can the sleeve be cleaned on a scaffold site?
A: Yes. The anti-puncture sleeve is designed to wipe clean and resists the grease, cement, and grit that scaffold environments generate. Wipe with a damp cloth after the shift. Do not use solvents or aggressive cleaning agents that could degrade the sleeve material or the coil beneath. If the sleeve shows cracking, splitting, or significant abrasion, inspect the coil structure underneath before returning to service.
Q: How is this different from the NLG bungee tool lanyards in the range?
A: The bungee lanyards use elastic webbing that stretches and recoils under load. This coil lanyard uses a coiled cord with very low recoil force, which creates negligible spring tension during tool use. The coil also extends to 180cm, giving greater reach than the bungee range. Most importantly, the dual rotating connectors are specifically designed to handle the repeated rotational movement of scaffolding spanners, which makes this the appropriate tool lanyard for that application.
Q: How do I inspect this lanyard before use?
A: Check the full length of the coil for kinks, stretching, cuts, or surface damage to the sleeve. Check that both rotating connectors spin freely and the screw gate carabiners open and close cleanly with the collar tightening to a firm lock. Inspect the connection between the coil and both end fittings. Retire from service if any component fails the check. Log the inspection via the NLG ID scan tag.
Q: What safety standards does this carry?
A: CE and UKCA marking for UK site compliance, and NS 9611:2022+AC compliance. It is 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.
Q: How quickly can I get these delivered to a scaffold site?
A: Order by 7pm for next-day delivery nationwide. CMT Group operates its own fleet covering more than 95% of the UK mainland, with live order tracking and What3Words integration for delivery to a specific site gate or compound. VIP same-day delivery from a CMT depot is available for urgent requirements.
