Frontline ST18AV Aluminum I-Beam Fixed Anchor, 4–18 in | Canada
Frontline ST18AV Aluminum I-Beam Fixed Anchor, 4–18 in | Canada. A lightweight aluminum fixed anchor that clamps onto a vertical or horizontal I-beam from one side. Turn the locking adjuster to the beam width and it is set, no tools. Fits 4 in to 18 in wide flanges, carries a swivelling alloy-steel D-ring for an SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard, and weighs 5 lb. 5,000 lb static strength, 425 lb user capacity per Frontline.
Frontline ST18AV aluminum beam anchor key features
- Clamps onto a vertical or horizontal I-beam to create a fixed anchor point
- Adjusts from one side: turn the locking adjuster to the I-beam width, no tools to install
- Fits I-beams from 4 in wide up to 18 in wide
- Aluminum alloy hex bar and jaws keep it extremely lightweight at 5 lb
- Alloy steel D-ring swivels for free movement of the connector
- Works with a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard
- Single-user connection; removable and reusable
Frontline ST18AV fixed I-beam anchor specifications
| Manufacturer | Frontline Fall Protection |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | ST18AV |
| Mounting | Fixed clamp, vertical or horizontal I-beam, one-side adjustment |
| Beam flange width | 4 in to 18 in |
| Static tensile strength | 5,000 lb |
| User capacity | 425 lb maximum, one user |
| Unit weight | 5 lb |
| Materials | Aluminum alloy hex bar and jaws · alloy steel swivel D-ring |
| Standards | Meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.18, ANSI Z359.7, OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1926.503 and EN 795:2012 |
| Flange thickness | Not published by Frontline; ask us |
| Region | Stocked in Paris, Ontario · ships Canada-wide |
Where crews use the Frontline ST18AV beam anchor
Wide-flange steel
Fixed tie-off on beams up to 18 in wide, where a 14 in clamp will not reach.
Plant and industrial
Overhead anchor above machinery and process lines for maintenance crews.
Steel erection
One-side adjustment from the beam you are standing on or a lift.
Service trucks
Light enough at 5 lb to live in the truck for odd tie-offs on columns and girders.
Is the Frontline ST18AV CSA certified? Compliance in Canada
Is the Frontline ST18AV CSA certified?
No. Frontline rates it to ANSI Z359.18, ANSI Z359.7, OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1926.503 and EN 795:2012. For CSA-marked anchors, see our Safety Direct range.
What beam sizes fit the ST18AV?
I-beam flanges 4 in to 18 in wide, per Frontline. Frontline does not publish a flange thickness range for this model; ask us if your flange is unusually thick.
What is the difference between the ST18AV and the ST14V?
The ST18AV is aluminum, 5 lb, fits up to 18 in flanges and is rated for a 425 lb user; the ST14V is zinc-plated steel, 6.8 lb, fits 4 to 14 in flanges and is rated for 310 lb. Both are fixed clamps.
Does the ST18AV slide along the beam?
No. It is a fixed anchor. For a trailing anchor see the Frontline ST12AH / ST18AH sliders or the ST10HTK trolley.
How many workers can tie off to the ST18AV?
One. Frontline rates it for single-user connection with an SRL or a shock-absorbing lanyard.
Pair the Frontline ST18AV with an SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard
The ST18AV is the anchorage connector. Add a full-body harness and an SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard for a complete personal fall arrest system.