The EN 355 standard specifies the requirements, test methods, instructions for use, marking and packaging for energy absorbers used in the fall arrest systems defined in EN 363. An energy absorber, also called a dissipator, is a PPE designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed during a fall.
It is normally placed between the anchoring point and the operator’s harness. The device can be independent or connected to the system by means of connectors. Integrated to the lanyard, see standard EN 354, or to the guided type fall arrester, see standard EN 353- 1 and EN 353-2.
These devices are triggered at the instant immediately prior to when the fall reaches the maximum speed, because when an operator falls, he starts to accelerate due to the force of gravity. They are activated by countering the force generated by the fall with an equal and opposite force, until bringing the operator to zero speed.
The function of the energy absorber is therefore that of slowing down the fall, increasing the stopping time thus preventing the stopping force from exceeding a certain limit. Value which normally cannot exceed 6 kN (approximately 611 Kg).
EN 355
Products for this standard
ENERGY ABSORBING WEBBING LANYARD
FD1411
FORKED WEBBING LANYARD W/SHOCK ABSORBER
FD1412
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1413
FORKED ROPE LANYARD ENERGY ABSORBER
FD1414
FORKED ROPE LANYARD ENERGY ABSORBER
FD1415
FORKED ROPE LANYARD ENERGY ABSORBER
FD1416
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1417
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1418
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1419
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1420
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1421
ENERGY ABSORBING KERNMANTEL ROPE LANYARD
FD1422
ENERGY ABSORBING KERNMANTEL ROPE LANYARD
FD1423
ENERGY ABSORBING KERNMANTEL ROPE LANYARD
FD1424
ENERGY ABSORBING KERNMANTEL ROPE LANYARD
FD1425
ENERGY ABSORBING DOUBLE TWISTED ROPE
FD1426
ELASTICATED WEBBING LANYARD W/ENERGY ABS
FD1427
FORKED ELAS WEBBING LANYARD W/ENERGY ABS
FD1428
CLIMBING PROTECTION KIT
FD1711
ASAP'SORBER 20 CM ENERGY ABSORBER
FD2112
ABSORBICA-Y DOUBLE ROPE LANYARD 80 CM
FD2154
ABSORBICA-Y DOUBLE ROPE LANYARD 130 CM
FD2155
ABSORBICA-Y DOUBLE ROPE LANYARD 150 CM
FD2156
ABSORBICA-Y DOUBLE ROPE LANYARD 200 CM
FD2157
