3M™ DBI-SALA® 1201390 Web Scaffold Choker – 17 in. Polyester Anchorage Connector, 3 in. Max. Anchorage Diameter

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The 3M™ DBI-SALA® 1201390 Web Scaffold Choker is a compact, reusable anchorage connector designed for tying off to scaffolding, piping, and other suitable structural anchorages up to 3 inches in diameter. Constructed from durable 1-inch polyester webbing with a high-strength steel D-ring, the 17-inch choker provides a portable connection point for compatible personal fall protection systems. Its pass-through choker design allows fast installation without permanent attachment to the structure. The 1201390 provides a 5,000 lb anchorage connection point, weighs approximately 0.6 lb, and meets applicable OSHA fall-protection requirements.

Product Overview

The 3M DBI-SALA 1201390 Web Scaffold Choker provides a simple, lightweight way to establish a temporary fall-protection anchorage around scaffolding, piping, and other approved structural members.

Instead of requiring workers to connect a snap hook or carabiner directly to a structural member, the scaffold choker wraps around the approved anchorage and passes through itself to create a secure connection point. The worker's compatible fall-protection connecting subsystem can then connect to the choker's high-strength steel D-ring.

The 1201390 uses a 1-inch-wide polyester strength member approximately 17 inches long and is designed to choke around suitable structures with a maximum diameter of approximately 3 inches (76 mm).

Its polyester construction provides excellent strength while keeping the complete anchorage connector compact and lightweight. At approximately 0.6 lb, the choker is easy for workers to carry between work locations and can be reused when it passes the required pre-use and periodic inspections.

For contractors, scaffold erectors, maintenance teams, utilities, industrial facilities, and other organizations that need a portable temporary anchorage solution, the DBI-SALA 1201390 provides a practical way to establish a connection point as part of a properly designed personal fall protection system.

Key Features

• Genuine 3M™ DBI-SALA® anchorage connector
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1201390
• Web scaffold choker design
• Approximately 17 inches long
• Designed for suitable anchorage structures up to 3 inches in diameter
• 1-inch polyester webbing strength member
• Durable polyester construction
• High-strength steel D-ring
• Pass-through / choker installation
• Portable and reusable
• Compact and lightweight
• Approximately 0.6 lb product weight
• Provides a 5,000 lb anchorage connection point
• Ideal for scaffolding and piping applications
• Compatible with appropriate personal fall arrest systems
• Designed for industrial and occupational use
• Meets applicable OSHA 1910.140 and OSHA 1926.502 requirements
• 3M ID: 7100157030
• UPC: 840779000418

Why Choose the 3M DBI-SALA 1201390 Scaffold Choker?

Fall-protection anchorage points aren't always located exactly where workers need them.

Scaffolding, pipes, and structural members may provide suitable anchorage structures, but connecting directly to them with a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline may be impractical or incompatible with the connector.

The DBI-SALA 1201390 creates a dedicated D-ring connection point around an approved structure.

The worker wraps the polyester choker around the anchorage and passes the D-ring or web section through the appropriate end according to 3M's installation instructions. Once properly installed, the exposed D-ring provides a convenient connection location for a compatible fall-protection subsystem.

Because the choker is portable and reusable, workers can move it between approved anchorage locations instead of installing permanent hardware at every work area.

Designed for Scaffolding & Piping

The 1201390 is particularly well suited for scaffolding and piping applications.

Its short 17-inch design allows it to wrap compactly around structural members with a maximum diameter of approximately 3 inches.

Common applications include:

• Scaffold structures
• Structural piping
• Approved steel members
• Industrial structures
• Temporary construction anchorages
• Maintenance work areas

The underlying structure must always meet the anchorage strength requirements applicable to the complete fall-protection system.

1-Inch Polyester Web Construction

The 1201390 uses a 1-inch-wide polyester strength member.

Polyester webbing provides an effective combination of:

• High tensile strength
• Low weight
• Flexibility
• Abrasion resistance
• Easy handling
• Compact storage

The web construction allows the choker to conform around approved structural members while remaining substantially lighter and easier to transport than many rigid or cable anchorage connectors.

High-Strength Steel D-Ring

A high-strength steel D-ring provides the connection location for the worker's compatible fall-protection equipment.

The D-ring gives users a purpose-designed attachment point rather than requiring a connecting device to be placed directly around the structural member.

Compatible equipment may include appropriately selected:

• Self-retracting lifelines
• Energy-absorbing lanyards
• Fall-restraint systems
• Work-positioning components
• Rescue systems

Actual compatibility depends on the complete system configuration and 3M's current instructions.

Portable & Reusable Anchorage Connector

The DBI-SALA 1201390 is designed as a reusable anchorage connector.

This makes it useful for work crews who regularly change locations or need temporary anchorage points during construction, maintenance, inspections, and equipment installation.

Before each use, the choker should be inspected for conditions including:

• Cuts
• Tears
• Abrasion
• Burns
• Chemical damage
• Broken fibers
• Damaged stitching
• Deformed hardware
• Corrosion
• Cracks
• Excessive wear
• Missing or illegible labels

Any equipment that fails inspection or has been subjected to fall-arrest forces must be handled according to 3M's current inspection and removal-from-service requirements.

Ideal Applications

• Scaffold work
• Scaffold erection
• Construction
• Industrial maintenance
• Pipe maintenance
• Plant maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Oil and gas
• Petrochemical facilities
• Refineries
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Wind energy
• Equipment installation
• Elevated maintenance
• Temporary fall-protection anchorage

Product Specifications

Important 3-Inch Specification Clarification

The “3 inch” specification refers to the maximum diameter of the anchorage structure the 1201390 is designed to choke around.

It should not be interpreted as a 3-inch D-ring.

For clearer customer-facing copy, I recommend describing the product as:

3M DBI-SALA 1201390 Web Scaffold Choker – 17 in., Fits Up to 3 in. Diameter Anchorage

rather than:

Scaffold Choker with 3" D-Ring x 17"

The first description more accurately communicates the manufacturer's specification and reduces the chance that a customer assumes the steel D-ring itself measures 3 inches.

Important Anchorage Requirements

The scaffold choker is only one component of a complete fall-protection system.

A properly selected anchorage used for personal fall arrest generally must either:

• Support at least 5,000 lb per attached worker, or
• Be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system that maintains the applicable required safety factor under the supervision of a qualified person.

The scaffold, pipe, or other structural member must therefore be evaluated as an acceptable anchorage before the 1201390 is installed.

Simply fitting the choker around a pipe or scaffold member does not automatically make that structure an acceptable fall-arrest anchorage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 3M DBI-SALA 1201390?

The 1201390 is a reusable polyester web scaffold choker anchorage connector designed to create a temporary D-ring attachment point around suitable structural anchorages.

How long is the 1201390 scaffold choker?

The choker is approximately 17 inches (43 cm) long, or approximately 1.4 feet.

What size structure will it fit?

The 1201390 is designed to choke around suitable structural members measuring approximately 3 inches or less in diameter.

Does the 3-inch specification refer to the D-ring?

No. The 3-inch measurement refers to the approximate maximum anchorage structure diameter, not the D-ring size.

What is the choker made from?

The strength member is made from 1-inch polyester webbing, while the attachment hardware includes a high-strength steel D-ring.

Can it be used on scaffolding?

Yes. Scaffold anchorage is one of the primary applications identified for the 1201390, provided the structural member is an acceptable fall-protection anchorage and the system is installed according to applicable requirements.

Can it be used around piping?

Yes. 3M identifies the web scaffold choker as an anchorage device suitable for scaffolding or piping, provided the pipe or structure qualifies as an acceptable anchorage.

Is the scaffold choker reusable?

Yes. The 1201390 is a reusable anchorage connector when it remains in acceptable condition and passes all required inspections.

What is the anchorage strength?

3M's general anchorage documentation describes this choker platform as providing a 5,000 lb (22 kN) tie-off point when correctly installed to an appropriate anchorage structure.

How much does the 1201390 weigh?

It weighs approximately 0.6 lb (0.3 kg).

Does it meet OSHA requirements?

3M currently identifies the 1201390 as meeting applicable requirements of OSHA 1910.140 and OSHA 1926.502.

What is the user capacity?

3M's current product listing states a 310 lb (141 kg) weight capacity. Older technical literature also referenced 310 lb under ANSI and up to 420 lb under OSHA configurations. For current BigCommerce data, I recommend using 310 lb / 141 kg because that is the capacity displayed on 3M's current U.S. product page unless the current product label or updated 3M instructions specify otherwise.

Can I connect an SRL or lanyard to this choker?

The choker can serve as the anchorage connection point for compatible fall-protection systems. The actual SRL, lanyard, connector, harness, anchorage location, fall clearance, swing-fall exposure, and other components must all be compatible and appropriate for the application.