Load Arrestors


Load arrestors provide secondary protection to almost all types of goods lifting. They act similarly to how a seat belt works. Should the primary device fail the goods will start to fall which will cause the load arrestor to catch the load thus ensuring the safety of the personnel working in the immediate area.

Using our drop test facility we can calculate the exact stopping distance for your specific load should you require it.

If you would like assistance with determining which load arrestor you require you can:

APL Load Arrestor

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The APL Load Arrestor is designed for arduous duty cycles and where the stopping distance is critical. With a cast aluminium case machined to stop outer water ingress and 4 heavy duty pawls that lock into a ratchet type reduction system this load arrestor will work where others fail. The APL has a minimum of a 2:1 safety factor to ensure that your load is safe if your primary device fails. Offering protection of loads from 50 kgs up to 1600 kgs and able to be either bolt mounted, better for permanent works, or shackle mounted when a temporary solution is required makes it incredibly versatile.

The APL block also has 3 different activation speeds to choose from, 0.3 meters per second, 0.5 meters per second and 1.0 meters per second. All APL Load Arrestors that have a pulley supplied with them can only have the 0.5 meters per second activation speed. The APL unit has a built in activation indicator, once activated the unit must be serviced immediately.

Due to the way in which the APL unit works stopping distances are very exact and can be increased or decreased to suit customer requirements although decreasing the stopping distance increases the anchorage loading and increasing the stopping distance decreases the anchorage loading.

Due to having our own test facility we can build an exact specification of unit should you require it as long as the load to be captured is less than 1600kgs.

Weekly hire rate excluding VAT
We can hire any APL load arrestor configuration on long term hire contracts. For more information please ring our office on 01404 43000 / 01404 44007 for a quote. P.O.A.
Sales price excluding VAT
APL 300-12 Load Arrestor - for loads up to 300kg £1,505.00
APL 400-14 Load Arrestor - for loads up to 400kg £1,520.00
APL 500-12 Load Arrestor - for loads up to 500kg £1,535.00
APL 600-6WP Load Arrestor 0.5 Meters per second - for loads up to 600kg £1,857.00
APL 800-12 Load Arrestor - for loads up to 800kg £1,550.00
APL 1000-6WP Load Arrestor 0.5 Meters per second activation - for loads up to 1000kg £1,887.00
APL 1600-6WP Load Arrestor 0.5 Meters per second activation - for loads up to 1600kg £1,902.00
APL 3000 kg Pulley to achieve straight cable runs. Used in this way it will not alter the activation speed. £252.58

All units without a pulley can be made with 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 meters per second activation speeds

Service price excluding parts and VAT
Full service and Certification of any APL Load Arrestor £45.00
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Kratos Load Arrestor

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The Kratos load arrestor range is a perfect solution for secondary back up of suspended goods where these loads are not constantly moving.

The system using a friction type absorber which will arrest the fall should the primary lifting device fail. This makes the Kratos unit ideal for back up to lighting rigs, hospital lights, speaker systems and all other objects where the load is in the same place for the majority of the working day.

Light and simple to fit, only requiring a karabiner or ‘D’ shackle to mount they are an inexpensive solution to the majority of load suspension uses.

Units supplied currently do not have an activation indicator although we can fit an activation hook as an extra cost if stated at the time of order.

Weekly hire rate excluding VAT
We can hire any Kratos Load Arrestor but please talk to us first on 01404 43000 / 01404 44007 so we can ensure you are selecting the correct product. P.O.A.
Sales price excluding VAT
Kratos LA 10 250 10: 250kg Load Arrestor 10 meter working £414.40
Kratos LA 10 300 10: 300kg Load Arrestor 10 meter working £472.50
Kratos LA 10 300 15: 300kg Load Arrestor 15 meter working £550.00
Kratos LA 10 400 10: 400kg Load Arrestor 10 meter working £943.80
Kratos LA 10 400 20: 400kg Load Arrestor 20 meter working £992.20
Kratos LA 10 500 10: 500kg Load Arrestor 10 meter working £975.30
Kratos LA 10 500 15: 500kg Load Arrestor 15 meter working £1,031.80
Kratos LA 10 1000 11: 1000kg Load Arrestor 11 meter working £4,142.60
Kratos LA 10 1000 16: 1000kg Load Arrestor 16 meter working £4,557.30
Service price excluding parts and VAT
Service and Certification of any Kratos Load Arrestor £45.00
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Small Range Load Arrestors

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The small range Load Arrestors offer protection for a load from 10kgs up to a maximum of 500kgs. The units can have an activation speed of 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 metres per second. The small range units weigh 8.4kgs and have a working length from 5 to 12 metres with galvanised cable diameters from 5 to 7mm.

The small range Load Arrestors with pulleys offer protection to a load from 20kgs up to a maximum of 1000kgs. The units have an activation speed of 0.5 metres per second. The small range units weigh 8.4kgs with the pulley weighing 8.2kgs, they have a working length from 2.5 to 6 metres with galvanised cable diameters from 5 to 7mm.

Each unit requires an anchorage at the unit and at the payload.

Service price excluding parts and VAT
Small Range Load Arrestors (LA300-12, LA400-8 & LA500-5) £50.00
Small Range Load Arrestors with Pulley (LA600-P, LA800-4P & LA100-2.5P) £50.00

Service annually or at 30,000 cycles whichever is sooner.

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Medium Range Load Arrestors

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The Medium Range Load Arrestors offer protection for a load from 100kgs up to a maximum of 1500kgs. The units have an activation speed of 0.5 or 1.0 metre per second.

Each unit requires an anchorage at the unit and at the payload.

The Medium Range units weigh 42kgs and have a working length from 5 to 20 metres, with galvanised wire from 7 to 11mm. Unless specified differently the unit has an activation speed of 0.5 metres per second.

Special units can be ordered, so if what you need is not detailed please talk to our technical department.

Sales price excluding VAT
LA500-20 - for loads from 100 to 500kgs using 7mm wire £8,443.40
LA800-17 - for loads from 100 to 800kgs using 8mm wire £8,443.40
LA1000-12 - for loads from 100 to 1000kgs using 9mm wire £8,443.40
LA1000-14.13 - for loads from 100 to 1000kgs using 9mm wire £8,443.40
LA1500-5 - for loads from 100 to 1500kgs using 11mm wire £8,443.40
Service price excluding parts and VAT
Medium Range Load Arrestors £60.00

Service annually or at 30,000 cycles whichever is sooner.

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Medium Range Load Arrestors with Pulley

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The Medium Range Load Arrestors with pulleys offer protection for a load from 100kgs up to a maximum of 3000kgs. The units have an activation speed of 0.5 metres per second.

Each unit requires an anchorage at the unit and at the payload.

The Medium Range units weigh 42kgs with the pulley weighing 18kgs, they have a working length from 2.5 to 10 metres with galvanised cable diameters from 7 to 11mm.

Special units can be ordered, so if what you need is not detailed please talk to our technical department.

Sales price excluding VAT
LA1000-10P - for loads from 100 to 1000kgs using 7mm wire £10,375.30
LA1600-8.5P - for loads from 100 to 1600kgs using 8mm wire £10,375.30
LA2000-6P - for loads from 100 to 2000kgs using 9mm wire £10,375.30
LA2000-7.5P - for loads from 100 to 2000kgs using 9mm wire £10,375.30
LA3000-2.5P - for loads from 100 to 3000kgs using 11mm wire £10,375.30
Service price excluding parts and VAT
Medium Range Load Arrestors £60.00

Service annually or at 30,000 cycles whichever is sooner.

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Large Range Load Arrestors

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The Large Range Load Arrestors offer protection to a load from 200kgs up to a maximum of 1750kgs. The units have an activation speed of 0.5 or 1.0 metre per second.

This unit requires an anchorage at the unit and at the payload.

The Large Range units weigh 105kgs and have a working length from 13 to 30 metres, with galvanised wire from 9 to 12mm. Unless specified differently the unit has an activation speed of 0.5 metres per second.

Special units can be ordered, so if what you need is not detailed please talk to our technical department.

Sales price excluding VAT
LA1000-30 - for loads from 200 to 1000kgs using 9mm wire £20,313.20
LA1300-20 - for loads from 200 to 1300kgs using 10mm wire £20,313.20
LA1500-15 - for loads from 200 to 1500kgs using 11mm wire £20,313.20
LA1750-13 - for loads from 200 to 1750kgs using 12mm wire £20,313.20
Service price excluding parts and VAT
Large Range Load Arrestors £80.00

Service annually or at 30,000 cycles whichever is sooner.

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Large Range Load Arrestors with Pulley

Large Range Load Arrestor with Pulley
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The Large Range Load Arrestors with pulleys offer protection to a load from 200kgs up to a maximum of 3500kgs. The units have an activation speed of 0.5 metres per second.

This unit requires an anchorage at the unit and at the payload.

The Large Range units weigh 105kgs with the pulley weighing 25kgs, they have a working length from 6.5 to 15 metres with galvanised cable diameters from 7 to 11mm.

Special units can be ordered, so if what you need is not detailed please talk to our technical department.

Sales price excluding VAT
LA2000-15P - for loads from 200 to 2000kgs using 9mm wire £22,510.70
LA2600-10P - for loads from 200 to 2600kgs using 10mm wire £22,510.70
LA3000-7.5P - for loads from 200 to 3000kgs using 11mm wire £22,510.70
Service price excluding parts and VAT
Large Range Load Arrestors £80.00

Service annually or at 30,000 cycles whichever is sooner.

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