Super Anchor Maxima Deluxe Fall Arrester Lifeline — 5501
VERTICAL LIFELINE SYSTEMOSHA · ANSIMODEL 5501
The Super Anchor 5501 is a complete Maxima vertical lifeline system in 30 ft or 50 ft: a 5/8 in. Maxima lifeline with a factory-attached 6180 energy absorber, a mechanical rope grab, and an 18 in. web lanyard with a 3,600 lb gate snaphook for the harness dorsal D-ring. The energy absorber is attached to the lifeline, which attaches to the anchor point, so the worker carries less weight on the D-ring.
Super Anchor 5501 Maxima lifeline system key features
Super Anchor 5501 specifications
| Model | 5501-30 (30 ft) · 5501-50 (50 ft) |
| System | Maxima lifeline + factory-attached 6180 energy absorber + mechanical rope grab + 18 in. web lanyard and snaphook |
| Lifeline | 5/8 in. Maxima, 9,000 lb minimum tensile |
| Energy absorber | No. 6180, factory attached to the lifeline at the anchor end |
| Harness connection | 18 in. web lanyard, 3,600 lb gate snaphook, to the dorsal D-ring |
| Hardware | ANSI Z359 rated connecting hardware |
| Standards (Super Anchor) | OSHA and ANSI compliant system |
COMPLIANCE — OSHA · ANSI · NOT CSA
Super Anchor's product page lists the 5501 as an OSHA and ANSI compliant system with ANSI Z359 rated connecting hardware. No CSA standard is listed, so treat it as not CSA certified. If your site or jurisdiction requires CSA-marked equipment, see our Safety Direct collection; otherwise confirm acceptance with your site safety officer and provincial OHS authority (Ontario MLITSD, Alberta OHS, WorkSafeBC, CNESST) before use.
Super Anchor 5501 questions and answers
What is the difference between the Super Anchor 5500 and 5501?
The 5500 is the Maxima lifeline with the factory-attached energy absorber. The 5501 adds the mechanical rope grab, the 18 in. web lanyard and the snaphook.
Where is the energy absorber on the 5501?
It is factory attached to the lifeline, and the lifeline attaches to the anchor point, so the absorber sits at the anchor end rather than on your harness.
Is the Super Anchor 5501 CSA certified?
Super Anchor lists OSHA and ANSI, and no CSA standard. Confirm acceptance with your provincial OHS authority before use.