Tear Webbing
Tear webbing (also known as tear tape or shock absorbing webbing) is used in a variety of applications and industries to aid in gradual deceleration from a fall. Tear webbings are critical to the safety of workers in many industries, effectively reducing the forces sustained during a fall. Sturges Manufacturing’s patented tear webbing designs are crafted with the end-user in mind.
Sturges Ensorba™ energy absorbing tear webbing is developed using our in-house drop test tower. Dynamically tested for integrity in many environments (cold, frozen, hot, dry, wet) SPC is used to validate lot-to-lot performance.
At Sturges, we don’t settle for “good enough.” That’s why we developed custom, unique designs to meet the changing needs of the fall protection industry. Products have been developed to meet various standards using one webbing and designs that integrate a backup strap into the tear-webbing.
Tear webbing is shipped in rolls or cut pieces, with short lead times and low minimums.
Tear webbings available for the following requirements:
| Standard | Drop Height | Test Weight | MAF | AAF | Elongation | P Factor | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSP/ANSI Z359.13 | 6 feet | 282 lbs (127.9 kg) | 1,800 lbs (8 kN) | 900 lbs (4 kN) | 48 inches | - | - |
| ASSP/ANSI Z359.13 | 12 feet | 282 lbs (127.9 kg) | 1,800 lbs (8 kN) | 1350 lbs (6 kN) | 60 inches | - | - |
| CSA Z259.11-17 | 6 feet | Maximum Weight Worker | Requirements for Ambient Dry Condition | - | - | > 2.30 | < 7 |
| EN 355 | 4 meters | 220 lbs (100 kg) | 1,350 lbs (6 kN) | 900 lbs (4 kN) | 1.75 meters | - | - |
| ABNT NBR 14629 | 4 meters | 220 lbs (100 kg) | - | - | - | - | - |
| AS/NZS 1891 | 4 meters | 220 lbs (100 kg) | 1,350 lbs (6 kN) | 900 lbs (4 kN) | 1.75 meters | - | - |
Note that these are just a small sampling of products that we offer. Don’t see a product that will meet your requirements? Please contact us. We have been making custom solutions for over 100 years and would be more than happy to help you develop a product that meets your needs.
Tear Webbing Products For Fall-Protection Applications
Sturges Part No. 37425
ANSI Z359.13 6FT FF & 12FT FF ; 1.75″ Double Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Closed 31-11/16″, Open 10-11/16 “, Closed 31-11/16”. *U.S. Patent Nos. 7,815,013 & 8,356,691 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37422
CSA Z259.11 Class E4 & E6; 1.95″ Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear w/ Cut Bar; Open – 3.7″, Closed – 35″. *U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37413
ANSI Z359.13 6FT FF; 1.95″ Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing w/ Cut Bar; Open 4.2″, Closed 25″. *U.S. Patent Nos. 7,815,013 & 8,356,691 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37412
EN 355 & ANSI Z359.13 6FT FF; 1.95″ Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing w/ Cut Bar; Open 4.2″, Closed 35.2″. CAN/CSA Z259.11-17: 6 FT FF, Worker Weight 176 lbs-286 lbs *U.S. Patent Nos. 7,815,013 & 8,356,691 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37411
CAN/CSA Z259.11-17: 6 FT FF, Worker Weight 176lbs-286lbs, ANSI Z359.13 6FT FF; 1.95″ Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Open 4.2″, Closed 34.75″. *U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37410
ANSI Z359.13 12FT FF; 1-3/4″ Double Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Closed 30.5”, Open 6.26″, Closed 30.5″. *U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37402
CAN/CSA Z259.11-17: 6 FT FF, Worker Weight 1110lbs-220lbs., ANSI Z359.1; 1-3/4″ Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Open 3.6″, Closed 21.6″. *U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389
Sturges Part No. 37428
CSA Z259.11-17 6' FF 121lbs-310lbs; 1.95" Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Open 3.5", Closed 30.23". “U.S. Patent Nos. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389".
Sturges Part No. 37431
1-3/4" Double Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; 12FT FF, 310 lb Test Mass, Ambient Dry: MAF < 1,800 lbs, AAF < 1,350 lbs, Elongation < 60", Ambient Wet, Cold Dry, Hot Dry: MAF < 1,800 lbs, AAF < 1,575 lbs, Elongation < 60", Closed 30.5”, Open 6.26", Closed 30.5", "U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389".
Sturges Part No. 35411
CSA Z259.11-17 6' FF 196lbs-420lbs; 1.38" Natural Polyester Double Wing Tear Webbing; Closed 28.1", Open 6.0", Closed 28.1", "U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389".
Sturges Part No. X7448
ANSI Z359.13 6FT FF; 1-3/4” Single Wing Natural Polyester Tear Webbing; Open 3.6’, Closed 24”, "U.S. Patent No. 7,815,013 & Canadian Patent 2,521,389".
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