Innovative Fall Protection Solutions Consultation to Turnkey Implementation

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Because Flexible Lifeline Systems sets the global standard for fall arrest solutions.

UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY BEST EXPERTISE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Flexible Lifeline Systems is the industry standard for fall protection. What that means for

you is access to the best products and leading experts for fall hazards faced by commercial,

corporate and military aircraft personnel. From a simple lightning strike check to a full D-check,

whether the aircraft is in the hanger or on the flight line, FLS Aircraft Fall Protection Systems are

user-friendly and non-intrusive while providing continuous, complete and uncompromising safety.

FLS offers every variety of aircraft fall arrest

system, from economical cable-based per-
Focus Professional Engineers Turnkey Service
manent systems to highly portable Wingrip
Our sole focus is innovative fall FLS Registered Professional FLS has built its reputation
vacuum systems. We take into account your
protection systems. We design Engineers are highly experi- through the self-performance
unique requirements and assist you in making
and engineer fall protection. enced in the loading character- of all phases of fall protection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Period. the optimum
istics of fall protection choice forinstallation
systems. your application. As engineer-
including a
Our Industry & Yours IFC-1
turnkey provider, we design and install installation,
ing, fabrication, all op-
A Turnkey Provider 2-3
Experience Multiple Solutions certification
tions of fall protection, without bias. and
Whentraining.
you
Single Span & Multi Span  4-5
FLS has designed and installed FLS providespartner
multiplewith
proven
FLS, the result is a system your
Wingrip
more fall protection systems in 6-9
solutions for each application.
workers will use without hesitation, because
more applications and indus-
FlexRail  10-11
it keeps them safe without interfering with
tries than anyPlatforms 
Maintenance other fall protec- 12-13
their jobs. A safe, confident worker is a more
tion system
Mobile contractor.
Access  14-15
efficient worker. Thats why our clients say:
Why Choose FLS?  16-17

FLS WORKS!

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 Your team was excellent,

knowledgeable and very profes-

sional. They completed 4 plus

weeks of scheduled work in just

over 2 weeks. Their workman-

ship is excellent; the commu-

nication was very good; their

services were well provided;

we were very satisfied. We will

recommend FLS to others and

will use FLS in the future.

Dennis Ryan - General Dynamics

 A TURNKEY PROVIDER

From our first meeting to your system certification, one project manager will have total

responsibility and accountability for your project, guiding it every step of the way.

Consultation and Engineering Site Visit System Design Fabrication

Site Assessments
FLS fall protection spe-
cialists are uniquely
qualified to identify fall
hazards at your site
and are always avail-
able for consultation.
Upon award of the
project, Flexible
Lifeline Systems will
perform an engineer-
ing site visit to obtain
site-specific measure-
ments in order to form
the basis of the design
of the system and for
preparation of plans
and drawings.
Our professional
engineers will work
hand-in-hand with your
staff to design systems
in accordance with
stringent specifications
and in compliance with
all local and federal
regulations.
Our in-house fabrica-
tion facility and quality
assurance programs
ensure strict adher-
ence to procedures,
specifications and full
material traceability.
A Flexible Lifeline
System is a quality
product.

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 Flexible Lifeline Systems

has always done a good job

for Southwest Airlines.

Rick Eliason - Southwest Airlines

Installation Certification Training Service & Cost

FLS offers a full range Your FLS system is FLS instructors are FLS provides a full
of installation options certified and comes available to train your menu of inspection and
no one-size-fits-all ap- complete with a Use, staff at your site or at service options ranging
proach for our clients. Care and Maintenance our fully equipped fa- from emergency call-
Again, our engineers Manual. This compre- cility in Houston, Texas. out service to five-year
consider every aspect hensive document From a four-hour Basic maintenance contracts.
of your facilitys size contains the design Fall Protection Course Piecemeal competi-
and configuration. The basis, calculations, to our 40-hour Quali- tors cant compare with
rigorously trained FLS drawings and techni- fied Person Course, FLS turnkey costs and
installation team imple- cal specifications for FLS will tailor a training services. With a quality
menting your design your system. program for you. system and more pro-
will leave you with a ductive workers, your
system custom-made bottom line will quickly
for your individ-ual show that FLS Works!
needs.

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 Its your service that makes

the real difference. That service

includes your knowledge and

that you always come through

for us. Not much for us to think

about with the expertise that FLS

brings to the table.

Bruce Robertson - Continental Airlines

 SINGLE SPAN & MULTI SPAN

FLS Single Span and Multi Span Systems provide the most customizable pass-through fall

protection in the world. This is particularly important for our aviation clients who service dramati-

cally different types and sizes of aircraft in a vast variety of structures. FLS WORKS!

Single Span Systems Multi Span Systems

Single Span Systems are economical, cable- The Multi Span Flexible Lifeline System ac-
based, stainless steel fall arrest systems that commodates horizontal, inclined, curved
provide fall protection for up to three users and vertical requirements, allowing a user
for 200 feet. to travel unlimited lengths without having to

Only the best will do. The smooth

operating Overhead Shuttle used
on FLS Single and Multi Span instal-
lations reflects our commitment to
using only the highest caliber of
equipment in your safety system.
disconnect and re-connect to the system.
All Bases Covered
Thanks to FLS flexibility, our engineers are
able to develop and install both Single and
Multi Span Systems that accommodate all
your protocols. With these systems, multiple
workers have comfortable and safe working
areas to service the fuselage, wing, tail or en-
gine on aircraft ranging in size from 777s and
C-130s to Cessnas and Challengers.

Unique and patented Over- Built-in User-Friendly Unlimited length systems

head Shuttle unit glides Tension Indicator In-line Energy Absorber
freely over intermediate Simple and economical to Reduce End Loads
cable guides to enable con- installation All-weather use for
tinuous protection over the
Serial numbering of all optimum productivity
entire length of the system
components

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 WINGRIP

When hangar space isnt available, an overhead cable-based system probably isnt your fall

protection solution. Thats where Wingrip comes in. FLS Wingrip systems operate inside or

outdoors and provide access to the entire spectrum of aircraft shapes and sizes. Your workers

will be able to work with confidence and efficiency in any environment. FLS WORKS!

Engineered Design Low Operating and Maintenance Cost

Developed by aircraft engineers for aircraft Efficiency and innovation in design make
engineers, Wingrip provides a compact, calibration and maintenance of the Wingrip
lightweight and flexible fall protection solu- vacuum module and pads a simple pro-
tion that allows maintenance checks to be cedure. Calibration may be conducted on
undertaken quickly and easily. site with no specialized tools or equipment.
Operating cost is also very low, without the
Wingrip can be used anywhere an aircraft is need for stocking backup components.
parked, inside the hangar or out on the apron.
All that is needed is a compressed air or ni- Additionally, Wingrip provides a system
Performance Optional Bypass Capability Durability
trogen supply. The system is a light, easy-to- that meets legislative requirements. In fact,
The FlexRail System provides With each user on their own All structural components
carry one-man operation. Wingrip has multiple safeguards should
an unprecedented 1:100 enclosed track, multiple users are hot-dipped galvanized
the air supply feed line be compromised
movement-to-weight ratio. gain full bypass capability. The or coated for added durabil-
Flexibility or should the vacuum module to pad hose
Even in high overhead situ- result is increased safety and ity and corrosion control. The
Wingrip works as a single fall protection an- be removed without the knowledge of your
ations, such as wide-body productivity. Teflon wheels of the sealed
chor point on the wings, fuselage and stabiliz- workers. The pads provide up to 20 minutes
hangars, the retractable lifeline bearing trolleys do not damage
ers, or can be connected in series with a hori- backup to allow the workers time to safely
remains overhead at all times the coating, resulting in years
zontal lifeline to cover the entire wingspan. vacate the elevated work should an alarm
completely eliminating any po- of maintenance-free use.
sound. Worker safety is paramount.
tential for an in-line swing-fall.
Aircraft maintenance organizations will ap-
preciate the flexibility of being able to use
Wingrip on all aircraft types without limiting
overhead crane operations.

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FLS has a solid record with

the United States Coast

Guard. Their services were

completed on schedule in

spite of being given little

notice on the project. The

installer was very courte-

ous and FLS was extremely

accommodating, particularly

given the difficult timetable.

Kent Goodwin

U.S. Coast Guard (Aviation)

 MORE ABOUT WINGRIP

Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint Aircraft Using the Wingrip

In most applications, the Wingrip is rigged
to provide fall restraint. In this scenario, your
worker servicing a wing cannot get close
enough to the edge to fall. This placement
of the Wingrip anchor is the most popular
method for low wing aircraft with very little dis-
tance from the work surface to the ground.
For high aircraft applications, the Wingrip
may be rigged for full fall arrest. In this sce-
nario, your worker is protected from a sig-
nificantly longer fall. The Wingrip lanyard will
simply stretch and prevent ground (or next
level) contact altogether. Also, when the lan-
yard reaches the fall arrest point, Wingrips
engineered energy absorption compensates
for the force.
Commercial
A300, A310, A318, A319, A320,
A321, A330, A340, A380,
ATR42, ATR72, Avro RJ100, B727,
B737, B747, B757, B767, B777,
Bae146, B/D DC10, B/D MD11,
B/D MD88(DC9), B/D MD90, DASH7,
DASH8, Embraer RJ, Fokker F27,
Fokker F50, Fokker F100, G-IV, L101.
Military
B-707, C-5, C-17, C-130,
C-135, C141, E-3 Sentry, F-15,
Fokker Friendship, G-IV, Hercules,
KC-10, KC-135, KDC-10, P-3 Orion.

The system is powered by Wingrip is non-electrical, so Using the work positioning

compressed air or nitrogen.
The vacuum pad is com-
pressed against the aircraft
by atmospheric pressure and
held in place by the negative
pressure beneath the pad.
Wingrip can be used singly
on the wings or fuselage, or
connected in series to cover
a full wingspan.
electrical cables, mobile gen-
erators and a battery charg-
ing system are not required.
The Wingrip system is safe in
all environments.
In the event of a failure of the
air/nitrogen supply, an alarm will
sound and the pads will main-
tain a safe working vacuum for
a minimum of 20 minutes.
rope attachment, the worker
is given a working area of
approximately 3m x 3m.
The work positioning rope
is ideal for working on the
trailing edge of the wing
where the materials used do
not suit the placement of a
vacuum pad.

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 FLEXRAIL

The FLS FlexRail System includes a durable rigid fall protection system featuring an enclosed

track with optional bypass capability. No other rigid rail fall protection system provides by-

pass capability combined with the enclosed track benefits of FlexRail. FLS WORKS!

Performance Optional Bypass Capability Durability

The FlexRail System provides
an unprecedented 1:100
movement-to-weight ratio.
Even in high overhead situ-
ations, such as wide-body
hangars, the retractable lifeline
remains overhead at all times
completely eliminating any po-
tential for an in-line swing-fall.
With each user on their own
enclosed track, multiple users
gain full bypass capability. The
result is increased safety and
productivity.
All structural components
are hot-dipped galvanized
or coated for added durabil-
ity and corrosion control. The
Teflon wheels of the sealed
bearing trolleys do not damage
the coating, resulting in years
of maintenance-free use.

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Flexibility and Expansion
The system can be designed
in unlimited lengths. This
modular style makes it easy to
add sections when you expand
your MRO capacities. Well
even design your system with
your expansion plans in mind
to further reduce costs when
the time comes.
Reliability & Maintenance
The FlexRail enclosed track is
by far the most reliable rigid
rail system in use today. The
enclosed track prevents dust
and debris buildup, providing
a virtually maintenance-free
system. This is critically im-
portant in aircraft maintenance
hangars where Foreign Object
Damage (FOD) is a concern.
General Dynamics likes
doing business with
Flexible Lifeline Systems.
Theyre a fair, competent,
tell it like it is company.
Dennis Ryan - General Dynamics
Affordability
FlexRail is an affordable alter-
native to the old-style exposed
flange trolley beam systems.
In addition to the competitive
initial cost, the system has little
ongoing maintenance and pro-
vides increased productivity.
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 I want to thank you for your

companys fast and profes-

sional handling of my recent

install. The supervisor made

it as easy as possible on us,

even with all the hassle we

have with our hanger. I also

want to add that your installer

proved to be very valuable.

His product knowledge and

professionalism inspired con-

fidence. Thanks again for your

help and time.

Rick Gurgos - Landmark Aviation

 MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS

FLS Aircraft Maintenance Platforms provide optimal safety conditions for maintaining rotor

or fixed wing aircraft across all military and commercial applications. FLS WORKS!

Flexible Lifeline Systems has developed an unparalleled variety of custom maintenance plat-
form applications in over 400 locations worldwide establishing itself as the industry leader in
the design, engineering and fabrication of aircraft maintenance platforms. Designs range from
small portable step-up decks to full phase modular maintenance platforms.

Phase Style Maintenance Platforms Flight Line, Independent, or Daily Stands

Phase style platforms are engineered to Ideally suited for on-the-spot maintenance
cover all areas of maintenance on helicop- of aircrafts, these easily movable stands
ters without stand replacement. are available in several aircraft styles.

Deployable Aircraft Maintenance Stands FLS Modular Maintenance Stands

These multi-purpose, hydraulic lift stands are The adjustable nature of modular stands
designed for easy setup, are deployment allow decks to be continually added to ex-
ready in 1 hour, and take 1 pallet position. pand access to the aircraft as needed.

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 MOBILE ACCESS

FLS Mobile Access aviation products includes the Access Platform and Horizontal Rail Fall

Arrest System. These free-standing, mobile units are manufactured using lightweight powder

coated aluminum and zinc-plated steel. Collapsible for storage or transportation, each comes

in a range of heights and wheel styles to meet your exact requirements. FLS WORKS!

Mobile Access Platform

The Free-Standing Mobile Access Platform
combines easy access to elevated work
areas with fall protection for the duration
of the work being performed. Each unit
comes standard with two collapsible masts,
both with anchorage attachment points. For
applications involving work over a longer
distance, two systems can be connected.

Horizontal Rail System

The Free-Standing Horizontal Rail Fall Arrest
System combines the simplicity of a hori-
zontal rail-and-trolley system with a portable
support. This system is ideal for work on or
near sensitive products, such as aircraft,
where contact is undesirable. Each system
comes standard with a single-track rail and
two individual man-rated rail trolleys. An op-
tional double-track is available for improved
worker mobility along the length of the rail.

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Flexible Lifeline Systems met

a very tight delivery schedule,

and the quality of their work

was excellent. FLS manage-

ment and personnel were very

helpful. We are really pleased

with the product, and have

already recommended FLS to

our associates.

Jerry McCawley - Lockheed Martin

 WHY CHOOSE FLS?
Because Flexible Lifeline Systems sets the global standard for fall arrest solutions.
UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE
Focus
Our sole focus is innovative fall
protection systems. We design
and engineer fall protection.
Period.
Experience
FLS has designed and installed
more fall protection systems in
more applications and indus-
tries than any other fall protec-
tion system contractor.
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INDUSTRY BEST EXPERTISE
Professional Engineers
FLS Registered Professional
Engineers are highly experi-
enced in the loading character-
istics of fall protection systems.
Multiple Solutions
FLS provides multiple proven
solutions for each application.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Turnkey Service
FLS has built its reputation
through the self-performance
of all phases of fall protection
installation including engineer-
ing, fabrication, installation,
certification and training.
Thats why businesses concerned with safety and productivity know
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Knowledgeable
Systems Specialists
FLS Systems Specialists are
the most highly trained and
knowledgeable sales force
in the fall protection industry.
Think of your Systems Special-
ist as your own personal fall
protection consultant.
A HISTORY OF SUCCESS
Quality Assurance
Our uncompromising QA
Team guarantees FLS Works
exactly as planned on every
installation. We utilize ISO
9001:2000, API Q1, 7th Edi-
tion, and ISO/TS 29001:2003
systems which are designed
to the highest standards of on-
going quality assurance. Our
QA policy is simple; always
meet or exceed our customers
requirements and the highest
recognized industry standards.
No exceptions.
Satisfied Customers
Our clientele includes a wide
range of industrial companies,
military organizations, archi-
tects, engineers and contrac-
tors who come to us, not only
for product knowledge, but for
design and technical assis-
tance. We pride ourselves on
excellence - supplying proven
solutions, technical services,
and extensive industry experi-
ence. FLS Works!
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