Fall Protection Webbing for Established OEMs
Our Safety Harness Webbing And Energy Absorbing Webbing Is Designed And Developed To Surpass Stringent Requirements For Fall Prevention And Protection
The Fall Protection industry requires webbing to meet strict performance standards of the governing body. Sturges Manufacturing specializes in developing custom unique designs and products to meet and exceed this demand, including high-performing body harness webbing and straps for use in fall protection systems.
Safety webbings are rigorously tested in our test lab, which is capable of dynamic drop testing with free falls up to 25 feet. Performance requirements are monitored through SPC from lot to lot to assure product consistency.
SRL webbings are available with a proprietary treatment to improve color retention and prevent twisting upon retraction. SRL webbings are produced in custom widths and thicknesses to fit the design of the retractor.
All arc flash products meet ASTM F887, verified by third-party testing. Exclusive designs are available, as well as stock arc flash webbings with low minimum order levels. Alternate fibers are available to reduce cost while maintaining performance.
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.
Our Safety Strap & Webbing Solutions
Sturges custom Arc Flash Harness webbing can be woven to meet specific performance, design, and branding needs and can be woven in various widths to fit custom-designed fall protection hardware.
Our Energy Absorbing Webbing dissipates energy and limits the deceleration forces a worker experiences during a fall and relies on webbing elongation to absorb fall energy. We continuously test our Energy Absorbing webbings in our test lab.
To ensure the SRL webbing fits in its housing, custom widths and different thicknesses are an option to allow for longer lifelines.
Our abrasion cycle testing process ensures maximum longevity of the webbing inside the SRL unit.
Sturges weaves a variety of patented tear webbings to regulate the force in Leading Edge applications. We’re proud to offer Leading Edge webbing and traditional lanyard webbing for Leading Edge situations in place of cable.
Our Safety Webbing Is Suitable For A Variety of Applications Requiring:
- High tenacity
- Abrasion resistance
- Controlled elongation
- Dimensional stability and strength
- Reduced weight and size
- Fall arrest, restraint, and protection
Our Fall Protection Webbing Is Tested To The Following Requirements
| TEST | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| ASSP/ANSI Z359.13-2013 | 6′ & 12′ requirements |
| CSAZ259.11-17 | Worker weight range 55 kg (121 lbs) – 140kg (308 lbs) Worker weight range 80 kg (176 lbs) – 190kg (420 lbs) |
| EN 355 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height |
| ABNT NBR 14629 | Personal protective equipment against falls from a height (Brazil) |
| AS/NZS 1891 | Industrial fall arrest systems and devices (Australia/New Zealand) |
Yes, we specialize in custom-engineered fall-protection webbing tailored to your application’s unique requirements. Our team can adjust fiber type, weave pattern, width, thickness, and treatments to handle specific load capacities, environmental conditions, and regulatory standards. Whether you need enhanced abrasion resistance, UV protection, heat or flame resistance, or engineered energy absorption, we work with OEMs to deliver webbing that performs safely and reliably in demanding industrial, construction, or safety-critical environments.
The service life of fall protection webbing depends on factors such as load exposure, environmental conditions, UV and chemical exposure, and frequency of use. Sturges Manufacturing designs webbing for durability and consistent performance, but regular inspection is essential to ensure safety. By checking for frays, cuts, abrasion, or other signs of wear, users can determine when to retire or replace the webbing. Following proper maintenance and inspection guidelines helps maximize the life of your fall protection webbing while keeping workers safe.
Selecting the right webbing starts with understanding the application requirements and safety standards. Key factors include worker weight, maximum arresting force, drop height, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with OEMs to evaluate these parameters and recommend fiber type, width, weave, thickness, and treatments that ensure optimal strength, durability, and performance. This engineering-driven approach helps deliver fall protection webbing that is safe, reliable, and tailored to each specific design.
Yes, we can customize webbing with branding, color coding, or printed markings to support traceability, identification, or OEM-specific requirements. This allows manufacturers to track batches, ensure compliance, and create products that meet both safety standards and branding requirements, all while maintaining the webbing’s strength and performance.