Light alloy safety carabiner Ref. 40 A

Safety Karabiner Ref. 40 A — PPE certified compliant with EN 362 SASSI France

The Ref. 40 A safety karabiner is a light alloy PPE connector with a manual screw lock, compliant with EN 362, manufactured according to the requirements of EU Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. Strength: 25 kN. Designed for safety lanyards and connection to fall arrest harnesses.

Technical specifications

• Material: light alloy
• Locking: manual screw lock
• Opening: 18 mm
• Strength: 25 kN
• Standard: compliant with EN 362 — EU Regulation 2016/425 PPE
• Mandatory CE marking

Materials and manufacturing

The Ref. 40 A light alloy karabiner undergoes normative strength tests before being commercialised. The 25 kN strength is the minimum guaranteed force according to the compliant EN 362 standard. The manual screw lock system is designed to resist accidental openings during falls or impacts. SASSI France selects connectors that comply with regulatory requirements for work at height in France and Europe.

For which professionals?

Intended for tradesmen and professionals carrying out work at height (French Labour Code R.4323-91): roofers, carpenters, facade workers, structural erectors, power line electricians. Must be used with a fall arrest harness compliant with EN 361 and a certified EN 354 lanyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this karabiner CE certified and compliant with French standards?

Yes. The Ref. 40 A karabiner bears the CE marking and complies with the EN 362 standard as well as EU Regulation 2016/425. These certifications are mandatory for Category III PPE (protection against fatal risks).

What is the maximum permissible impact force with this karabiner?

The nominal strength of the Ref. 40 A is 25 kN. When used with an energy absorber (EN 355), the impact force transmitted to the body is limited to a maximum of 6 kN. SASSI recommends using this karabiner with a complete fall arrest system compliant with EN 363.

What is the regulatory lifespan of a PPE karabiner?

Fall arrest PPE must be inspected annually by a competent person and replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions (generally a maximum of 10 years, or immediately after a fall). Any PPE that has been subjected to a fall must be removed from service and inspected before reuse.