FELCO 938 - Universal Drop-Prevention Tool Adapter Kit - High-Friction Silicone Wrap & D-Ring Attachment Straps

FELCO 938 - Universal Drop-Prevention Tool Adapter Kit - Silicone Wrap & D-Ring Attachment Straps

Elevated pruning on ladders, cherry pickers, or dense canopies demands tool tethering on equipment without integrated lanyard points. The FELCO 938 retrofits secateurs, loppers, and folding saws using self-fusing silicone tape and three multi-size D-ring webbing straps, creating a secure interface for the FELCO 939 safety lanyard.

The 3-metre silicone roll adheres to itself without sticky residue, forming a weather-resistant high-grip bond around tool handles. Impact-resistant hardware withstands the sudden jarring force of a dropped tool, protecting ground crews and preventing equipment loss in heavy undergrowth.

Best For: Arborists, commercial orchardists, utility line clearers, and municipal landscapers who need a retrofittable drop-prevention solution for elevated manual pruning work.

Key Features:

• Universal Tool Adaptability: Retrofits secateurs, loppers, and folding saws lacking integrated lanyard rings or slots.
• Self-Fusing Silicone Tape: 3 m roll creates high-grip, weather-resistant bonds without adhesive residue.
• Multi-Size D-Ring Straps: Three webbed straps with high-tensile metal D-rings fit various handle diameters.
• Rugged Fall-Protection Integrity: Impact-resistant materials maintain structural integrity under sudden drop force.
• Enhanced Workspace Safety: Eliminates dropped-tool injury risk and retrieval losses in dense undergrowth.

Product Technical Specifications Matrix:

Primary Field & Utility Applications

• Elevated Orchard Pruning: Securing secateurs and saws while climbing ladders or operating cherry pickers.
• Park & Street Tree Maintenance: Tether points on loppers during elevated canopy and street tree work.
• Infrastructure-Adjacent Work: Tool security over water features, complex infrastructure, or irretrievable terrain.

Pro Tip & Maintenance: Wrap silicone tape with 50% overlap and stretch firmly during application for maximum self-fusion. Test the D-ring attachment with a controlled drop from knee height before working at elevation. Inspect wraps monthly and re-wrap if tape shows cracking or loosening.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.