GB 23469-2025 Fall protection—Connectors English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, inspection rules, permanent marking, and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to connectors used in high-altitude operations.
This document is not applicable to connectors used in industries such as sports and firefighting.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 10125 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
GB/T 12903 Personal protective equipment terminology
GB 24543 Personal fall protection equipment - Lanyards
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 12903 and the following apply.
3.1
connector
component used for connecting and disconnecting various components within a system
3.2
self-closing connector
connector equipped with a self-closing gate
3.3
gate
component used for opening and closing the connector
Note: It may operate in various ways, such as rotating or sliding.
3.4
self-locking gate
gate with an automatic locking feature
3.5
locking feature
function that automatically or manually prevents unintentional opening of the gate
3.6
gate opening
width of the opening when the connector's gate is open
3.7
major axis
geometric direction in which the connector is designed to bear external forces during use
Note: It is generally the long-axis direction within the connector loop.
3.8
minor axis
direction perpendicular to the major axis
Note: It is generally the short-axis direction within the connector loop.
3.9
minimum breaking load
maximum force value that the connector (3.1) is specified by the manufacturer to withstand
Note: Expressed in kilonewtons (kN).
4 Classification
4.1 Gate connectors
4.1.1 Basic connectors
The basic connector is a self-closing connector used as a system component, also referred to as a Type B connector, as shown in Figure 1a).
4.1.2 Rope-end connector
A rope-end connector is a connector intended for use in a system in a predetermined direction, also referred to as a Type T connector, as shown in Figure 1b).
Contents
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Permanent marking
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Bibliography
GB 23469-2025 Fall protection—Connectors English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, inspection rules, permanent marking, and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to connectors used in high-altitude operations.
This document is not applicable to connectors used in industries such as sports and firefighting.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 10125 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
GB/T 12903 Personal protective equipment terminology
GB 24543 Personal fall protection equipment - Lanyards
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 12903 and the following apply.
3.1
connector
component used for connecting and disconnecting various components within a system
3.2
self-closing connector
connector equipped with a self-closing gate
3.3
gate
component used for opening and closing the connector
Note: It may operate in various ways, such as rotating or sliding.
3.4
self-locking gate
gate with an automatic locking feature
3.5
locking feature
function that automatically or manually prevents unintentional opening of the gate
3.6
gate opening
width of the opening when the connector's gate is open
3.7
major axis
geometric direction in which the connector is designed to bear external forces during use
Note: It is generally the long-axis direction within the connector loop.
3.8
minor axis
direction perpendicular to the major axis
Note: It is generally the short-axis direction within the connector loop.
3.9
minimum breaking load
maximum force value that the connector (3.1) is specified by the manufacturer to withstand
Note: Expressed in kilonewtons (kN).
4 Classification
4.1 Gate connectors
4.1.1 Basic connectors
The basic connector is a self-closing connector used as a system component, also referred to as a Type B connector, as shown in Figure 1a).
4.1.2 Rope-end connector
A rope-end connector is a connector intended for use in a system in a predetermined direction, also referred to as a Type T connector, as shown in Figure 1b).
Contents of GB 23469-2025
Contents
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Permanent marking
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Bibliography
