Pit Bull Safety Cover®

Cable System

LIGHT DUTY ONLY

  • Manufacturing

  • Retail Trade

  • Transportation

  • Warehousing

  • Repair & Maintenance

Cable | Light Duty 2 inch Webbing Aircraft Cable Carabiner Clip Forged Eye Turnbuckle Cable Clamps Active/Passive Rod
  • Capable to fit existing cable system
  • Capable to Split System – allows you to open the pit from the middle
  • Drain pan compatible
  • 2-inch Polyester and Kevlar Compatible
  • Variety of 23 color options
  • Exceeds all OSHA /CFR safety standards
  • Add-on Viper Overlay available
  • Easy step-by-step installation instructions and videos
  • Lifespan 10-15 years
  • 1 Year Product Warranty
  • 1 Year Manufacturer Installation Warranty
  • Made to exact measurements to prevent sagging (no adjustability)
  • Pits cannot exceed 45″ in width and 25′ in length
  • Cable Stays are recommended every (10-15’), This ensures your safety cover will react properly if or when an accident occurs.
  • For New Systems: Measure Pit Wall to Pit Wall
  • For Existing: Measure Cable to Cable (Safety Cover replacement only)
  • Light Duty Only
  • Tensile strength up to 6,000 lbs
  • Parts: 5/16 Aircraft Cable, 5/16 Steel Carabiners, Cable Clamps, Hardware Bag: ‘No Step’ Labels, Pins & Backings Bag, Thimbles, Turnbuckle, Optional Welded A/P Rod
  • Custom Fall Protection System for automotive repair and maintenance service centers: such as tire repair shops, lubrication sites, maintenance facilities, railroad, theme park, and fleet service facilities

  • Made to catch light loads in small pit openings

  • Made to prevent and minimize injury from incidents occurring in small floor openings, service, and maintenance pits

  • The Pit Bull Safety Cover® Cable design is a direct replacement for any existing cable system

  • Using your current cable set-up allows you to only replace the service pit net, NOT the entire system

  • Reduces the severity of injuries and cushions impact when service pit cover is in a secured or closed position

Important!

Pit measurements CANNOT exceed 45in x 25ft for the Cable System!

Pit measurements exceed 45in x 25ft? Check out the Channel System!

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Cable System Webbing Options

No, low heat exposure | 2" Polyester Webbing | STANDARD | 23 colors

2

Standard Webbing Material - choose from 23 color options

2

Heat Resistant Webbing Material

Cable System Replacement Parts

  • Pad/Forged Eyes

  • Cable Clamps

  • Pre-Welded Active/Passive Bar

  • Aircraft Cable

  • Carabiner Clips

  • Thimbles

  • Hardware

  • No Step Labels

  • Magnetic Pins & Backings

  • Magnet Remover

Forged Eye
Cable Clamp
Active/Passive Bar (A/P Rod)
Aircraft Cable
Carabiner
Thimble
Hardware Bag
No-Step Labels
Magnet Remover

Cable User Instruction Manual

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Cable Installation Manual

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Pit Bull Safety Cover® Product Warranty

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Cable System Installation

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Cable vs. Channel System Comparison

FEATURE CABLE (currently viewing page) CHANNEL
Intended Use Light/Medium Duty Medium/Heavy Duty
Support System Steel Cable and Pad Eyes Rigid Steel C-Channel
Webbing Colors

2” Polyester: Black, Yellow, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, Gray & more!

 2” Polyester: Black, Yellow, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Brown, Gray & more!
Load Capacity Tensile strength 6,000 lb Tensile strength 6,000 lb to 12,000 lb
Deflection Under Load Significant (no adjustability) Minimal (fully adjustable)
Durability/Service Life Good (5 to 10 years) Great (10 to 15 years with proper maintenance)
Ease of Deployment Easy Easy
Installment Difficulty Easy (requires certified welder) Easy to Moderate (requires certified welder)
Environment Quick-service bays, small lube shops, dealerships, fleet service bays, automotive facilities, inspection pits, and rail Quick-service bays, small lube shops, dealerships, fleet service bays, automotive facilities, inspection pits, and rail
OSHA Compliance Drop Test Certified: Tested to OSHA Standard 1926.502(c)(4)(i) Drop Test Certified: Tested to OSHA Standard 1926.502(c)(4)(i)
Measurement Restrictions Split System Restriction: Safety cover sections no longer than 25’ and width cannot exceed 45” No Restrictions (split system available, variety of styles/lengths/widths)
Equipment Compatibility Cross-walks/diamond plates, drain pans, exit ladders and rolling jacks Cross-walks/diamond plates, drain pans, exit ladders and rolling jacks
Maintenance Level Minimal Moderate