Archford adjustable steel cable lockout, 4mm x 2m
The Archford ARC-L11-4 uses a 4mm x 2m multi-stranded steel cable to lock out isolation points that a rigid hasp cannot reach.
Key takeaways
- The Archford ARC-L11-4 pairs a multi-stranded steel cable, 4mm in diameter and 2m long, with a chemical-resistant thermoplastic body.
- A clear plastic coating insulates the cable, which resists cutting and abrasion while staying flexible enough to wrap irregular shapes.
- Group and multi-point lockouts are the intended use, including gang valves, levers and switchgear that a rigid hasp cannot fit.
| Spec | This SKU | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | 4mm diameter x 2m, multi-stranded steel | Confirm 2m reaches every isolation point |
| Insulation | Clear plastic coating | Confirm the coating suits the task |
| Body | Chemical-resistant thermoplastic | Confirm the body suits chemical exposure |
| Best for | Group and multi-point lockouts | Match this to the isolation points onsite |
| Brand | Archford | Confirm Archford meets your site policy |
| SKU | ARC-L11-4 | Quote ARC-L11-4 when you order |
What is the Archford adjustable steel cable lockout 4mm x 2m?
The Archford ARC-L11-4 is a flexible lockout device built around a multi-stranded steel cable, 4mm in diameter and 2m long, insulated in a clear plastic coating. Threading the cable through one or more isolation points and pulling it tight locks off awkward valves, levers or gang switches that a rigid hasp cannot reach.
A flexible steel cable lockout for isolating multiple or awkward energy points.
How the ARC-L11-4 is built
The Archford adjustable steel cable lockout (ARC-L11-4) uses a tough, multi-stranded steel cable, 4mm in diameter and 2m long, insulated in a clear plastic coating, to lock out isolation points that a rigid hasp cannot reach. The cable threads through one or more isolation points and pulls tight, then locks off in a chemical-resistant thermoplastic body, which suits group lockouts and awkward valves, levers or gang switches.
Key features
- Cable: 4mm diameter x 2m, multi-stranded steel
- Insulation: Clear plastic coating
- Body: Chemical-resistant thermoplastic
- Best for: Group and multi-point lockouts
- Product type: site safety product
Where it fits
- The cable threads through one or more isolation points and pulls tight, then locks off in a chemical-resistant thermoplastic body, making it ideal for group lockouts and awkward valves, levers or gang switches.
- Listed under site safety equipment at Done Right Safety
Archford adjustable steel cable lockout, 4mm x 2m specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | ARC-L11-4 |
| Brand | Archford |
| Category | Lockout/Tagout (Workplace Safety) |
| Cable | 4mm diameter x 2m, multi-stranded steel |
| Insulation | Clear plastic coating |
| Body | Chemical-resistant thermoplastic |
| Best for | Group and multi-point lockouts |
| Product code | ARC-L11-4 |
| Product type | site safety product |
| Where to buy | Done Right Safety, donerightsafety.com.au |
How do you use the Archford cable lockout for lockout/tagout?
Feed the cable through the handle, lever or several isolation points you need to secure, take up the slack so movement is prevented, then apply a padlock or a lockout hasp for multiple workers. Isolate, lock, tag and test for zero energy before maintenance or cleaning starts.
Unlike a fixed hasp, a cable lockout adapts to the isolation point. You feed the cable through the handle, lever or multiple points you need to secure, take up the slack so movement is prevented, and then apply a padlock (or a lockout hasp for multiple workers). The clear-insulated steel cable resists cutting and abrasion while remaining flexible enough to wrap around irregular shapes.
Lockout/tagout and your WHS duties
Isolating hazardous energy before maintenance or cleaning is a core WHS control. A documented lockout/tagout procedure (isolate, lock, tag, then test for zero energy) protects workers from unexpected start-up or stored energy. A cable lockout extends that protection to plant where standard devices do not fit, and supports group lockout so every worker can apply their own lock.
Frequently asked questions
What is an adjustable cable lockout best used for?
Multi-point and group lockouts suit the ARC-L11-4 best, along with isolation points that a rigid hasp cannot fit, such as gang valves, levers and awkward switchgear. The cable threads through one or more points and pulls tight, then locks off in a chemical-resistant thermoplastic body.
How long is the cable on the ARC-L11-4?
2 metres of 4mm multi-stranded steel cable, finished with a clear protective coating, gives enough reach to wrap several isolation points at once. The clear-insulated cable resists cutting and abrasion while remaining flexible enough to loop around irregular shapes such as gang valves and levers.
Can more than one worker lock onto the same isolation point?
Yes. Fitting a lockout hasp instead of a single padlock lets every worker apply their own lock, which is how group lockout works. A cable lockout carries that protection to plant where standard devices do not fit, so each person keeps control of their own isolation.
Why does lockout/tagout matter under WHS duties?
Isolating hazardous energy before maintenance or cleaning is a core WHS control in Australian workplaces. A documented lockout/tagout procedure isolates the plant, applies a lock and a tag, then tests for zero energy, which protects workers from unexpected start-up or stored energy.
Done Right Safety Team
Safety, PPE & Workwear Specialists
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Sources
- Archford product listing on donerightsafety.com.au