FallTech C727630LE Leading Edge Cable SRL | CSA Z259.2.2 Class 2
FallTech Contractor Leading Edge Cable SRL — 20', 30' & 50'
ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 2 (SRL-LE)The FallTech Contractor Leading Edge series is the cable SRL built for the job most SRLs are not rated for: tying off at or below your feet, with a sharp edge between you and the anchor. Available in 20-foot, 30-foot and 50-foot lengths, in both ANSI and CSA-certified versions, every model runs 7/32" galvanized steel cable through an integrated external ViewPack® energy absorber — the combination that makes leading-edge use possible.
Choose Your Model
| Part No. | Length | Certification | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727620LE | 20 ft (6.1 m) | ANSI | Tight work zones, close anchor points, lightest device in the series |
| 727630LE | 30 ft (9.1 m) | ANSI | The everyday choice — covers most commercial roof spans without repositioning |
| C727630LE | 30 ft (9.1 m) | CSA | Same 30' device, CSA Z259.2.2 certified with bilingual instructions for Canadian jobsites |
| 727650LE | 50 ft (15.2 m) | ANSI | Large-span roofs and widely spaced anchors where 30' means moving the anchor |
| C727650LE | 50 ft (15.2 m) | CSA | Same 50' device, CSA Z259.2.2 certified with bilingual instructions |
The 20-foot model is offered in the ANSI configuration only. If your site specification calls for a CSA-marked device, choose the 30' or 50' C-prefix model.
Overview
Standard SRLs are built on one assumption: the anchor is above you and the cable runs clean. Leading-edge work breaks both. On a deck edge, an open floor, or a steel erection job, the anchor is often at foot level and the lifeline drags across a sharp corner during the fall. That geometry produces a longer free fall and puts a cutting load on the cable at the worst possible moment.
The Contractor LE series is designed for exactly that. The 7/32" galvanized steel cable is heavier than the 3/16" cable on standard Contractor SRLs, adding cut resistance where the lifeline crosses the edge. The external ViewPack® energy absorber sits in line with the lifeline, taking the extra force generated by the longer free fall and keeping arrest forces inside ANSI limits. The result is a device certified to ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 2 — rated for anchorage from overhead down to five feet below your dorsal D-ring.
Beyond the leading-edge rating, this is the same workhorse platform Canadian crews already know: glass-filled nylon housing over an independent alloy steel frame, an internal inertial brake, a load-indicating connector at the user end, and an anchorage carabiner in the box.
What "Leading Edge" Actually Means
A leading-edge or Class 2 SRL (SRL-LE) is certified for use where the anchorage may sit below the level of your dorsal D-ring — down to 5 feet below it — and where the lifeline may contact an edge during a fall. Standard Class 1 SRLs are certified for overhead anchorage only.
Two things make the difference: an energy absorber in the lifeline to handle the higher forces from a longer free fall, and a cut-resistant lifeline tested against a defined edge. A Class 1 SRL used at foot level is being used outside its certification, regardless of how strong the cable is.
Class 2 permits free fall up to 6 feet (1.8 m), which means your required fall clearance is greater than with an overhead-anchored Class 1 device. Always calculate clearance for your actual anchor position before the first tie-off.
Key Features
7/32" Galvanized Cable
Heavier gauge than standard Contractor SRLs for added cut resistance at the edge. Galvanized steel wire rope with 3,600 lb minimum static strength, and corrosion resistance that holds up through Canadian winters and coastal exposure.
ViewPack® Energy Absorber
External tear-away absorber in line with the lifeline. Extends stopping distance to keep arrest forces within ANSI limits during a foot-level fall, and the printed fall-clearance chart on the pack means the numbers are on the device, not in a binder.
Foot-Level Anchorage Rated
Class 2 certification covers anchor points from overhead down to 5 feet below the dorsal D-ring. Tie off to the deck, a beam at your feet, or a floor-level anchor without stepping outside the device's rating.
Load-Indicating Connector
The user-end swivel connector carries a load indicator that becomes visible once the device has arrested a fall. A supervisor can spot a used device at a glance — though it never replaces a full post-fall inspection.
Internal Inertial Brake
Centrifugal brake engages on rapid payout for positive, uniform deceleration. The cable pays out and retracts smoothly through normal movement, so crews aren't fighting the device all shift.
Anchorage Carabiner Included
Plated alloy steel carabiner rated 5,000 lb tensile / 3,600 lb gate ships with every unit. One part number gets a complete, ready-to-hang device to the jobsite.
Technical Specifications
By Length
| Specification | 20 ft | 30 ft | 50 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part number (ANSI) | 727620LE | 727630LE | 727650LE |
| Part number (CSA) | — | C727630LE | C727650LE |
| Working length | 20 ft (6.1 m) | 30 ft (9.1 m) | 50 ft (15.2 m) |
| Approx. weight | 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) | 19.4 lb (8.8 kg) | 20 lb (9.1 kg) |
Weights are supplier-listed and include packaging; confirm against the current FallTech cut sheet for spec submittals.
Common to All Models
| ANSI Certification | ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 2 (SRL-LE) |
| CSA Certification | CSA Z259.2.2-17 (R2022) — C-prefix models (C727630LE, C727650LE) |
| OSHA Compliance | OSHA 1926.502, 1910.140, ANSI A10.32 |
| Classification | Class 2 SRL-LE — leading edge, foot-level anchorage |
| Anchorage Range | Overhead to 5 ft (1.5 m) below the dorsal D-ring |
| Lifeline | 7/32" galvanized steel wire rope; 3,600 lb min. static strength |
| Energy Absorber | Integrated external ViewPack® tear-away, polyester |
| Housing | Glass-filled nylon with independent alloy steel frame |
| Anchorage Connector | Plated alloy steel carabiner; 5,000 lb tensile; 3,600 lb gate |
| User End Connector | Load-indicating swivel connector |
| Max Arrest Force | 1,800 lb (8 kN) |
| Avg Arrest Force | 1,350 lb (6 kN) — ANSI Class 2 limit |
| Max Arrest Distance | 42 in (1.07 m) |
| Max Free Fall | 6 ft (1.8 m) permitted under ANSI Class 2 |
| Brake System | Internal inertial brake |
| User Capacity | 130–310 lb (59–141 kg) combined weight |
Certification Details
ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 2 — 727620LE, 727630LE, 727650LE
The 2021 revision replaced the old Class A / Class B system with Class 1 and Class 2. Class 1 devices are certified for overhead anchorage only. Class 2 devices — this series — are certified for anchorage from overhead down to 5 feet below the dorsal D-ring, must include an energy absorber in the lifeline, and are tested for leading-edge use. Maximum arrest force is capped at 1,800 lb (8 kN) with an average arrest force limit of 1,350 lb and a maximum arrest distance of 42 inches.
CSA Z259.2.2-17 (R2022) — C727630LE, C727650LE
The C-prefix models are certified to CSA Z259.2.2, the Canadian standard governing self-retracting devices, and ship with bilingual English/French instructions. If your site specification, prime contractor, or provincial inspector requires CSA-marked equipment, these are the models to order. All Canadian provincial OHS codes — Ontario O. Reg. 213/91, Alberta OHS Code Part 9, BC OHS Regulation Part 11, and Quebec CNESST — recognize CSA Z259.2.2 self-retracting devices as compliant fall arrest equipment.
Applications
- Leading-edge and unprotected-edge work on open decks
- Structural steel erection and beam work with foot-level tie-off
- Commercial roofing (asphalt, membrane, metal panel systems)
- Metal deck installation where the lifeline may cross a sharp edge
- Multi-story residential construction, new builds and renovations
- Building façade, curtain wall, and skylight work
- HVAC and mechanical installation at height
- Any jobsite where the only available anchor is at or below foot level
How to Choose Length and Certification
Start with length. Measure the distance from your anchor point to the furthest point you need to reach, then add slack for movement. Twenty feet suits tight work zones and close anchors, and gives you the lightest device in the series. Thirty feet is the everyday choice and covers most commercial roof spans without repositioning the anchor. Fifty feet is for large-span roofs and widely spaced anchor points — the extra reach costs you a heavier device to carry up.
Then pick the certification. Functionally the ANSI and CSA versions are the same device. Order the C-prefix model when your site specification, prime contractor, or provincial inspector requires CSA-marked equipment, or when you want bilingual instructions on site. Otherwise the ANSI model is the standard stocking item. Note that the 20-foot length is available in ANSI only.
Confirm you need leading edge at all. If your anchor is always overhead and the lifeline never contacts an edge, a standard Class 1 cable SRL is lighter and less expensive. Pair whichever you choose with a CSA Z259.10 full-body harness and a certified anchor point, and browse the full range in self-retracting lifelines.
Compliance & Standards
ANSI models (727620LE, 727630LE, 727650LE): ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 2 (SRL-LE), ANSI A10.32, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140
CSA models (C727630LE, C727650LE): CSA Z259.2.2-17 (R2022), bilingual instructions
Provincial Coverage: CSA-certified models meet all Canadian provincial and territorial OHS requirements for self-retracting devices in fall arrest systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping & Availability
All five models ship from Canada to every province and territory. The 30-foot lengths are our highest-volume stocking items; 20' and 50' move quickly as well. Contact Fall Protection Canada for crew quantities, mixed-length orders, rental programs, or bulk pricing on 5+ units.