Frontline CAQ117 Aluminum Quarter-Turn Locking Carabiner | 5,000 lb
Frontline CAQ117 Aluminum Quarter-Turn Locking Carabiner | 5,000 lb. A light aluminum alloy carabiner with a self-closing, automatic key-locking gate for connecting an SRL or lanyard to a suitable anchor or D-ring. About 0.67 in gate opening, natural silver anodized finish, 0.22 lb, proof tested by Frontline to a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength and a 3,600 lb gate.
Frontline CAQ117 aluminum carabiner key features
- High-strength aluminum alloy for low weight: 0.22 lb
- Self-closing, automatic key-locking (quarter-turn) gate
- Gate opening approximately 0.67 in
- Natural silver anodized finish
- Proof tested for quality assurance to withstand the required forces and standards
- Connection point to an SRL or a suitable anchor
Frontline CAQ117 locking carabiner specifications
| Manufacturer | Frontline Fall Protection |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | CAQ117 |
| Material | High-strength aluminum alloy |
| Finish | Natural silver anodized |
| Gate | Self-closing, automatic key locking, quarter turn |
| Gate opening | Approximately 0.67 in |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb |
| Gate strength | 3,600 lb |
| Net weight | 0.22 lb ± 0.02 lb |
| Standards | Meets or exceeds applicable ANSI and OSHA standards, as Frontline states them |
| Region | Stocked in Paris, Ontario · ships Canada-wide |
Where crews use the Frontline CAQ117 carabiner
SRL to anchor
Light connector between an SRL top swivel and an anchor D-ring or strap.
Lanyard and harness
Spare connector for positioning and restraint set-ups.
Tower and rope work
Where every ounce on the harness counts.
Kit spares
Keep one per harness; proof tested and cheap to replace.
Is the Frontline CAQ117 CSA certified? Compliance in Canada
Is the Frontline CAQ117 CSA certified?
We list it to the ANSI and OSHA requirements Frontline states; we do not sell it as a CSA-marked connector. If your site requires CSA-marked connectors, see our Safety Direct range.
How wide is the gate?
Approximately 0.67 in, per Frontline. For a large-opening steel hook, see the Frontline CSQ120 (about 1.97 in).
Aluminum or steel carabiner?
Aluminum (CAQ117, 0.22 lb) saves weight on the harness; steel (CSQ184, CSQ120) takes more abuse on hot or abrasive work. Both are rated 5,000 lb.
Is the gate auto-locking?
Yes. Frontline describes it as a self-closing, automatic key-locking carabiner.
How often should the CAQ117 be inspected?
Before every use, and formally by a competent person at least once a year. Retire it after any fall, or if the gate does not close and lock on its own.
Pair the Frontline CAQ117 with an SRL, lanyard and anchor
The CAQ117 is a connector. Add a full-body harness, an SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard and a rated anchor for a complete personal fall arrest system.