Khumba Lanyard

Code: LANY05420 Categories: , ,

SANS 50354 | EN 354
SANS 50355 | EN 355
EN 362

Code: LANY05420 Categories: , ,
Measurement Overview (metric)

Carabiner’s Gate Opening: 20mm
Shock Absorber (Intact): 1400mm – 1750mm
Shock Absorber (Deployed): 3450mm
Pylon Hooks’ Gate Opening: 60mm
Webbing: 25mm

Technical Load Limits (Metric)

Min. Breaking Load: 2.6t
Carabiner: 22kN
Pylon Hooks: 23kN

Maximum Weight Threshold (metric)

140kg

Lanyard Weight (metric)

1.94kg

The Khumba Lanyard is engineered for environments where heat, sparks, and an increased risk of falling are common. Designed to provide reliable fall protection in high-temperature environments, this lanyard supports secure, continuous movement at heights without compromising on durability or comfort. Its adaptable design complies to best working-at-height practices, and it is the ideal complementary accessory for the Khumba Harness, making it a trusted choice for professionals who require dependable performance when executing complex tasks at height.

Industry Compliance Standards

SANS 50354 | EN 354 – Personal Protective Equipment against Falls from a Height (Lanyards)
SANS 50355 | EN 355 – Personal Protective Equipment against Falls from a Height (Energy Absorber)
EN 362 – Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Connectors

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Dual-leg, shock absorbing lanyard
25mm Para-aramid/Meta-aramid blended webbing
Fire-retardant webbing
Minimum webbing breaking load: 2.6 tons
Adjustable lanyard length: 1400mm – 1750mm (intact) | 3450mm (fully deployed)
Two aluminium pylon hooks with a 60mm gate opening (23kN)
One auto-lock carabiner with a 20mm gate opening (22kN)
Corrosion-resistant steel buckles
Maximum fall weight: 140kg

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From working on elevated platforms to agricultural buildings and machinery, the Khumba Lanyard supports safe connection and anchoring in agricultural environments where hazards like high temperatures, obstacles, and complex manoeuvres are common.
In building maintenance scenarios where height, access and rescue-readiness are crucial, the Khumba Lanyard offers reliable anchoring across rooftops, facades and multi-level structures, significantly reducing the risk of injury when working at height.
The Khumba Lanyard supports secure anchoring and controlled movement to ensure wearer confidence while working in areas where elevated electrical systems require inspection, installation or maintenance.
Workers in the forestry sector often work at height, on uneven terrains, and around sloped, slippery or elevated surfaces where adaptability and reliability are non-negotiables. The Khumba Lanyard accommodates mobility and shock absorption in critical settings, from climbing operations to rescue scenarios in high-canopy environments.
The Khumba Lanyard is ideal for use in non-fire related rescue situations in environments with a high fall risk. It supports safe, strategic movement during rescue operations and adds a critical layer of protection, ensuring that rescuers can focus on the mission without unnecessary risk.
For those working in the oil and gas maintenance industry, the Khumba Lanyard offers a critical layer of protection, and provides reliable anchoring and manoeuvrability at height or in confined, spark-prone spaces. It supports safe ascents and descents, and fall arresting in worst-case scenarios.
The Khumba Lanyard protects wearers during drilling operations, equipment inspections, rig maintenance at height, and other elevated tasks on oil rigs. It allows for safe movement between anchor points and offers the dependability required to navigate high-risk situations.
Supporting safe, controlled movements and secure attachments in confined or exposed vertical spaces, the Khumba Lanyard is suited for tasks in the telecommunications sector where safe ascent, descent and positioning are crucial.
The Khumba Lanyard ensures consistent performance and secure attachment for technicians working in water works environments ranging from treatment plants to reservoir access systems.
Ideal for the setup, inspection, and maintenance of ziplines or ensuring secure anchoring for zipline operators during movement, the Khumba Lanyard enables reliable access, rescue readiness, and controlled vertical manoeuvrability along zipline paths.

Dual-Leg, Shock-Absorbing Lanyard
A twin-leg configuration with an integrated energy absorber.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Allows for continuous connection to an anchor point while navigating obstacles, reducing the risk of fall exposure during movement.

25mm Para-Aramid/Meta-Aramid Blended Webbing
High-performance webbing engineered from advanced flame-retardant fibres.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Delivers exceptional resistance to heat, cuts, and abrasions, making it ideal for hazardous, high-friction environments.

Fire-Retardant Webbing
The webbing is engineered with high fire retardancy to protect against high heat exposure.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Supports safe operation in environments where sparks, welding, and other heat-related hazards are common.

Minimum Webbing Breaking Load: 2.6 Tons
The webbing can withstand loads up to 2.6 tons (26kN).
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Ensures high load-bearing capacity, reinforcing the lanyard’s reliability in critical fall arrest situations.

Adjustable Lanyard Length: 1400mm – 1750mm (Intact) | 3450mm (Fully Deployed)
The adjustable lanyard measures from 1400mm to 1750mm while intact, and 3450mm when fully deployed.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
The adjustable length allows wearers to shorten or lengthen the lanyard to align with best working-at-height practices, while safely dispersing energy during a fall due to the extended reach of the fully deployed lanyard.

Two Aluminium Pylon Hooks with a 60mm Gate Opening (23kN)
The Khumba Lanyard features two lightweight aluminium hooks with a 60mm gate opening and a 23kN breaking force.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Allows for easy anchoring to oversized structural points while reducing fatigue from heavy hardware.

One Auto-Lock Carabiner with a 20mm Gate Opening (22kN)
This lanyard features a secure carabiner with a 20mm gate opening for dorsal D-ring attachment.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Provides a fast, reliable connection to a harness, ensuring stability and ease of use during setup.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Buckles
The steel buckles feature a corrosion-resistant coating to resist rust and degradation.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Improves the longevity and performance of the hardware in an array of harsh environments.

Maximum Fall Arrest Weight: 140kg
This product is certified for users weighing up to 140kg.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Accommodates a wide range of body types and gear load-outs while maintaining full compliance with safety standards.

SANS 50354 | EN 354 Compliant
Tested to meet stringent SANS 50354 and EN 354 safety standards for lanyards used in fall protection.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Validates the lanyard’s reliability in fall arrest scenarios, providing assurance of quality and safety compliance.

SANS 50355 | EN 355 Compliant
Certified to SANS 50355 and EN 355 standards governing the performance of energy absorbers in fall arrest systems.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Confirms that the lanyard system includes energy-reducing mechanisms to limit force transferred to the wearer in the event of a fall.

EN 362 Compliant
Compliance with EN 362 standards for connectors used in personal protective equipment.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Guarantees the strength, performance, and reliability of the lanyard’s connecting components.

Comprehensive Features & Detailed Performance Insights

Dual-Leg, Shock-Absorbing Lanyard
A twin-leg configuration with an integrated energy absorber.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Allows for continuous connection to an anchor point while navigating obstacles, reducing the risk of fall exposure during movement.

25mm Para-Aramid/Meta-Aramid Blended Webbing
High-performance webbing engineered from advanced flame-retardant fibres.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Delivers exceptional resistance to heat, cuts, and abrasions, making it ideal for hazardous, high-friction environments.

Fire-Retardant Webbing
The webbing is engineered with high fire retardancy to protect against high heat exposure.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Supports safe operation in environments where sparks, welding, and other heat-related hazards are common.

Minimum Webbing Breaking Load: 2.6 Tons
The webbing can withstand loads up to 2.6 tons (26kN).
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Ensures high load-bearing capacity, reinforcing the lanyard’s reliability in critical fall arrest situations.

Adjustable Lanyard Length: 1400mm – 1750mm (Intact) | 3450mm (Fully Deployed)
The adjustable lanyard measures from 1400mm to 1750mm while intact, and 3450mm when fully deployed.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
The adjustable length allows wearers to shorten or lengthen the lanyard to align with best working-at-height practices, while safely dispersing energy during a fall due to the extended reach of the fully deployed lanyard.

Two Aluminium Pylon Hooks with a 60mm Gate Opening (23kN)
The Khumba Lanyard features two lightweight aluminium hooks with a 60mm gate opening and a 23kN breaking force.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Allows for easy anchoring to oversized structural points while reducing fatigue from heavy hardware.

One Auto-Lock Carabiner with a 20mm Gate Opening (22kN)
This lanyard features a secure carabiner with a 20mm gate opening for dorsal D-ring attachment.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Provides a fast, reliable connection to a harness, ensuring stability and ease of use during setup.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Buckles
The steel buckles feature a corrosion-resistant coating to resist rust and degradation.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Improves the longevity and performance of the hardware in an array of harsh environments.

Maximum Fall Arrest Weight: 140kg
This product is certified for users weighing up to 140kg.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Accommodates a wide range of body types and gear load-outs while maintaining full compliance with safety standards.

SANS 50354 | EN 354 Compliant
Tested to meet stringent SANS 50354 and EN 354 safety standards for lanyards used in fall protection.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Validates the lanyard’s reliability in fall arrest scenarios, providing assurance of quality and safety compliance.

SANS 50355 | EN 355 Compliant
Certified to SANS 50355 and EN 355 standards governing the performance of energy absorbers in fall arrest systems.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Confirms that the lanyard system includes energy-reducing mechanisms to limit force transferred to the wearer in the event of a fall.

EN 362 Compliant
Compliance with EN 362 standards for connectors used in personal protective equipment.
Purpose-Engineered Benefit
Guarantees the strength, performance, and reliability of the lanyard’s connecting components.

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Certifications & Manufacturing

Spec sheets and accreditations are available on request.