Automatic aluminum carabiner Ø24mm 117x72mm 20kN - EN362 (ref AZ014T)

• Opening: 24mm
• Material: Lightweight alloy (aluminum)
• Weight: 80 g
• Dimensions: 117 x 72 mm
• Minimum static strength: 20 kN
• Complies with: EN 362

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Carabiners are connectors used in the field of occupational safety to join the different components and devices that make up the fall protection system, which must be used in all work at height to protect professionals from being affected by a fall from a height, which would have serious consequences for workers, who must also be equipped with the corresponding Personal Protective Equipment. There are different types of carabiners available on the market, such as the Automatic Aluminum Carabiner Ø24mm 117x72mm 20kN - EN362 (ref AZ014T).

The Automatic Aluminum Carabiner Ø24mm 117x72mm 20kN - EN362 (ref AZ014T) is an element made from a lightweight aluminum alloy, with an opening of 24 mm, a weight of 80 grams, and dimensions of 117 x 72 mm. It has a minimum static strength of 20 kN and complies with the EN 362 standard.

A connector is a metal piece used to join components that can have a manual or automatic closure, as well as a manual or locking mechanism. Depending on the characteristics of each job and the preferences of users, the use of one type of connector or another will be determined, which can be made of steel or aluminum, with the former being more resistant to impacts and abrasion but heavier, while the latter is lighter but more delicate. The choice of one or the other will depend on the preferences of the users and the characteristics of their type of work and labor activity.

Therefore, carabiners are an important element within the fall protection system, which must always be checked before use by workers to ensure that it is in perfect condition and that its use does not pose any risk to the worker. It is necessary to check that the connector does not show signs of rust, corrosion, or other substances that may hinder its use, check the operation of the automatic closure and the locking mechanism, as well as the absence of cracks, deformations, or impacts, which would require its replacement with a new one for safety reasons, as otherwise, workers would be exposed to a high risk to their integrity.