Absorbica-I Assembled Kit

The Petzl Absorbica-I Assembled Kit is a Petzl ABSORBICA®-I 150 single-leg energy-absorbing lanyard supplied pre-assembled with two Bm'D aluminum carabiners and two CAPTIV positioning bars, ready to connect to a harness without sourcing and fitting the connectors separately.

This kit suits utility linemen, telecom technicians and industrial workers who move along a horizontal lifeline (rope or cable) or work from an elevated platform without passing intermediate anchors — the same use case Siren Safety's Newton MEWP kits are built around, with this lanyard sold here as a standalone unit. The ABSORBICA®-I 150 lanyard carries its energy absorber in a compact, durable pouch that limits bulk and allows quick visual inspection, and its webbing tears progressively in a fall to limit the force transmitted to the worker. Each Bm'D carabiner is already fitted with a CAPTIV positioning bar so it loads correctly along its major axis instead of relying on the user to orient it during each connection.

Key features

• Petzl ABSORBICA®-I 150 single-leg lanyard with a compact energy absorber in a protective, inspectable pouch
• Fixed 153 cm length, with an elasticized arm to reduce bulk during progression
• Two Petzl Bm'D aluminum carabiners with the TRIACT-LOCK triple-action locking gate
• Two Petzl CAPTIV positioning bars pre-fitted to keep each carabiner correctly oriented
• Rated for users weighing 60–140 kg (75–140 kg under CSA Z259.11-17)

Specifications

• Weight: approx. 455 g total (lanyard 225 g; 2x Bm'D 210 g; 2x CAPTIV 20 g)
• Material(s): polyester, nylon (lanyard); aluminum (carabiners); nylon (positioning bars)
• Certification(s): ABSORBICA®-I 150 lanyard — CE EN 355, ANSI Z359.13 (12 ft free fall), CSA Z259.11-17; Bm'D connectors — CSA Z259.12, ANSI Z359.12

What's included

• 1x Petzl ABSORBICA®-I 150 lanyard with integrated energy absorber, assembled
• 2x Petzl Bm'D aluminum carabiners
• 2x Petzl CAPTIV positioning bars

Works with

• The Petzl NEWTON® harness family's textile sternal and dorsal attachment points accept the Bm'D carabiners on this kit
• A horizontal lifeline anchor or an elevated platform's designated tie-off point, without passing intermediate anchors

Common questions

What is the maximum length of the Absorbica-I Assembled Kit including its connectors?

The Petzl Absorbica-I Assembled Kit measures 153 cm without connectors and is rated to a maximum overall length of 200 cm under CE EN 355, or 183 cm (6 ft) under ANSI Z359.13 and CSA Z259.11-17, including the connectors.

What connectors come pre-installed on the Absorbica-I Assembled Kit?

The Petzl Absorbica-I Assembled Kit ships with two Petzl Bm'D aluminum carabiners, each already fitted with a Petzl CAPTIV positioning bar so the carabiner loads correctly along its major axis.

How is the Absorbica-I Assembled Kit different from the Absorbica-I Vario Assembled Kit?

The Petzl Absorbica-I Assembled Kit uses a fixed 153 cm ABSORBICA®-I 150 lanyard, while the Petzl Absorbica-I Vario Assembled Kit uses the adjustable ABSORBICA®-I VARIO lanyard, which shortens from 70 to 167 cm to reduce potential fall height.