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Self-retracting bungee tool lanyard rated to 3kg with an aluminium screwgate carabiner and climbing cord loop for tethering hand tools at height.

Includes aluminium screwgate carabiner and climbing cord loop
Max load 3kg (6.6lbs)
Self-retracting bungee, extends 85cm to 135cm
Minimal stretch resistance, comfortable for all-day use
Lightweight construction

NLG Screwgate Bungee Tool Lanyard - 3kg Hand Tool Tethering

Code

NLG101727

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Self-retracting bungee tool lanyard rated to 3kg with an aluminium screwgate carabiner and climbing cord loop for tethering hand tools at height.

Includes aluminium screwgate carabiner and climbing cord loop
Max load 3kg (6.6lbs)
Self-retracting bungee, extends 85cm to 135cm
Minimal stretch resistance, comfortable for all-day use
Lightweight construction

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Product Details

NLG Screwgate Bungee Tool Lanyard

Self-retracting bungee tool lanyard rated to 3kg for keeping hand tools tethered at height. The aluminium screwgate carabiner clips to an anchor point or harness D-ring and locks with a screw collar that cannot open without a deliberate action. At the tool end, a climbing cord loop cinches around a captive handle, hole, or tool body to create a secure attachment on all common hand tools. The bungee extends from 85cm to 135cm with minimal stretch resistance, staying clear of the working area when slack and extending fully without drag when in use.

How the Screwgate Carabiner Provides Secure Tool Attachment

A spring-loaded or unrated clip can be knocked open by contact with scaffold fittings, tool bodies, and other site hardware during normal working movement. A screwgate carabiner requires the user to unscrew the collar before the gate will open, which means accidental release requires two separate mechanical failures simultaneously. For a tool lanyard where the carabiner is the single point connecting the tool to the anchor, that deliberate two-step requirement makes the connection significantly more resistant to incidental opening during use.

Key Features

Aluminium screwgate carabiner: Screw collar locks the gate closed. Cannot open without unscrewing first. Lightweight aluminium keeps the total lanyard weight low without compromising the security of the anchor connection.
Climbing cord loop: Cinches securely around captive handles, holes, and tool bodies on common hand tools. No additional attachment hardware needed for most standard hand tools.
Self-retracting bungee construction: Extends from 85cm to 135cm under load and retracts when slack, keeping the lanyard out of the working area between uses.
Minimal stretch resistance: The bungee extends freely with low tension, making it comfortable to use across a full shift without the lanyard pulling against normal hand tool movement.
Lightweight construction: Sits comfortably on belt or harness attachment points without adding noticeable weight across a working day.

Who Is This For

Trades and roles:

Site operatives tethering hand tools at height
Electricians and M and E trades
Carpenters and joiners working at height
Plumbers and mechanical trades on elevated work

Industries:

Construction and building
Civil engineering
Building maintenance and refurbishment
Utilities

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	NLG Screwgate Bungee Tool Lanyard - 3kg Hand Tool Tethering
SKU	101727
Product Category	Tool Lanyard, Hand Tool Tethering
Max Load	3kg (6.6lbs)
Lanyard Type	Self-retracting bungee
Carabiner	Anodised aluminium, screwgate
Gate Mechanism	Screw collar, open fully and pull back gate, tighten collar to lock
Anchor Attachment	Screwgate carabiner to D-ring, scaffold tube, or anchor point
Tool Attachment	Climbing cord loop, choke cinch to captive handle or hole
Extended Length	85cm to 135cm
Colour	Hi-vis green

Compatibility

Application or condition	Status
Hand tools up to 3kg at height	✓ Compatible
Spanners, wrenches, pliers, and common hand tools	✓ Compatible
Tools with captive holes, handles, or cord attachment points	✓ Compatible
Construction sites and scaffold working at height	✓ Compatible
Power tools or any tool exceeding 3kg	✗ Not suitable
Tools with no captive hole or handle	✗ Not suitable without additional hardware
Fall arrest or personal safety applications	✗ Not suitable
Replacement for EN354 or EN355 personal safety lanyard	✗ Not suitable

Who Is This For

Site operatives, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and building trades working at height who need a straightforward, lightweight bungee tool lanyard for hand tools up to 3kg. The 85cm to 135cm extending length gives a working range suited to standard scaffold bay and elevated access work. It is suited to operatives who carry a small number of hand tools and need a simple, reliable tethering solution for each one.

Typical Applications

Tethering spanners and adjustable wrenches to a harness D-ring during elevated steelwork and structural bolting.
Keeping screwdrivers, nut runners, and hand drive tools attached to an anchor point during elevated cable tray and containment work.
Securing tape measures, hand saws, and small cutting tools to a belt or harness during working at height tasks on scaffold.
Attaching pliers, cutters, and cable strippers to an anchor point during elevated electrical fitting and installation.
General hand tool tethering on construction, refurbishment, and maintenance sites where operatives work on scaffold or elevated platforms.

How to Use

Screwgate carabiner end, anchor attachment:

Step 1: Open the screwgate carabiner fully by unscrewing the collar and pulling back the gate.

Step 2: Clip onto the anchor point, harness D-ring, scaffold tube, or tether rail.

Step 3: Close the gate and tighten the screw collar firmly. Confirm the gate cannot open with a firm tug.

Cord loop end, tool attachment:

Step 4: Pass the climbing cord loop through the tool's captive handle, hole, or around the tool body.

Step 5: Pass the other end of the lanyard through the cord loop and pull to create a tight cinch.

Step 6: Check both ends are firm with a tug before beginning work.

Common Mistakes

Not tightening the screw collar fully: A collar that is only finger-tight can unscrew through vibration or repeated movement during tool use. Always tighten firmly after clipping and check it has not loosened when repositioning between tasks.
Exceeding the 3kg max load: Weigh the tool before attaching. For tools above 3kg, select a higher-rated lanyard from the NLG range.
Using for power tools: Power tools typically exceed 3kg and generate forces during use that this lanyard is not rated for. Use the NLG 5kg or heavier bungee lanyards for power tool applications.
Ignoring visible wear on the bungee or cord loop: Check the full length of the bungee and the cord loop at the cinch point before every shift. Retire from service if any fraying, thinning, or damage is visible.
Continuing to use after a drop event: Quarantine the lanyard and inspect thoroughly before returning to service after any drop.

Safety

This lanyard is rated to a maximum working load of 3kg (6.6lbs) for hand tools only. It is not for fall arrest and must not be used in any personal safety application under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Inspect the bungee, cord loop, and screwgate carabiner before every use. Retire from service if any component shows wear or damage. Quarantine after any drop event pending a full inspection. Always tighten the screw collar fully after clipping to an anchor.

Maintenance

Inspect the bungee along its full length for thinning or wear before every shift. Check the climbing cord loop at the cinch point for fraying or cuts. Inspect the screwgate carabiner gate and confirm the screw collar threads correctly and tightens to a firm close. Store away from direct sunlight, heat, and chemical contact. Retire from service when any component shows signs of deterioration or after a drop event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What hand tools can I use with this lanyard?
A: Any hand tool weighing 3kg or less that has a captive handle, hole, or attachment point for the cord loop to cinch around. This covers most common hand tools including spanners, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, tape measures, and similar site hand tools. Weigh the tool before attaching, do not estimate.

Q: How does the screwgate carabiner differ from a spring-loaded clip?
A: A spring-loaded gate clip opens on contact with any object that pushes the gate. A screwgate carabiner requires the user to first unscrew the collar before the gate will open. During normal working movement on site, a screwgate gate cannot be knocked open by contact with scaffold fittings, tool bodies, or other hardware, because two separate actions are required to open it. This makes it significantly more reliable as a single anchor connection point for a tool lanyard.

Q: What is this lanyard not suitable for?
A: It must not be used with tools exceeding 3kg, including power tools of any kind. It is not for fall arrest and must never replace a rated personal safety lanyard or harness. It is not suitable for tools with no captive hole, handle, or cord attachment point, as the cord loop cannot create a secure cinch without a fixed attachment feature on the tool.

Q: How does the cord loop attach to a tool?
A: Pass the loop end through the tool's captive handle, hole, or around a fixed part of the tool body. Then pass the carabiner end of the lanyard through the loop and pull firmly to create a self-tightening cinch. The cinch grips the tool securely under load and holds its position. Tug to confirm both the cinch and the carabiner are firm before starting work.

Q: How does this compare with the NLG GO Bungee Tool Lanyard?
A: Both are 3kg bungee tool lanyards with a cord loop at the tool end. The key difference is the extending length: this lanyard extends from 85cm to 135cm, giving up to 15cm more working reach than the GO single carabiner version which extends to 120cm. The GO range also carries full CE and UKCA marking and serial numbering for inspection traceability.

Q: How do I inspect this lanyard before use?
A: Run your eye along the full bungee length checking for thinning, cuts, and surface damage. Check the cord loop at the cinch point for fraying and deformation. Inspect the screwgate carabiner gate for damage and confirm the screw collar opens and closes cleanly. Retire from service immediately if any component fails the check. Quarantine after any drop event.

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