The most popular and economical railcar fall protection available today. Most commonly used when workers are required to access the entire length of one or more railcars. A cable based horizontal lifeline capable of free spans of up to 200' and unlimited lengths with pass-through capability utilizing an overhead sealed bearing shuttle. Multiple users gain the added benefit of bypass when two or more flexible lifeline systems are used in parallel.

Flexible Lifeline Systems - The Flexible Lifeline Railcar Fall Protection Systems provide an unprecedented ease of movement. Using the sealed bearing trolleys, the retractable lifeline remains overhead at all times completely eliminating any potential for an in-line swing-fall. The 8mm stainless steel cable is not susceptible to dust and debris build-up providing a maintenance-free railcar fall protection system.

Ice and Snow Build-Up (Exterior Systems) - A quick tug on the lifeline “snaps” off any minor ice build-up on the cable. The Flexible Lifeline Railcar Fall Protection Systems is not susceptible to snow or ice build up providing unprecedented ease of movement when you need it most. The retractable lifeline remains overhead at all times providing additional support on slippery surfaces. We actually recommend that the user “lock” the retractable and use it as additional support while walking.

Unlimited Length - Flexible Lifeline Railcar Fall Protection Systems can be designed in unlimited lengths and are easy to extend when you expand your loading capacities. Economical 1000'+ systems are not uncommon.

Future Expansion - The Flexible Lifeline Railcar Fall Protection System is easy to expand when you expand your unloading capacities. We’ll even design your system with your expansion plans in mind to further reduce costs when you are ready to increase capacity.

Reliability - The Flexible Lifeline System is by far the most popular system in use today. With its marine grade stainless components backed by the most comprehensive engineering, testing and validation processes in the world and with systems installed all over the world, FLS provides you with the peace of mind you deserve, knowing that you’re providing employees with the most durable railcar fall protection system available.

Affordability - The Flexible Lifeline Railcar Fall Protection System is the most affordable system available today. FLS has designed and installed more fall protection systems in many different and challenging applications than any other fall protection systems contractor in North America. Our service is second-to-none, our products are the best available worldwide, and the costs are surprisingly affordable.