OX Tools Trade Suspenders Padded Tool Belt

These OX Tools trade suspenders are designed to take the weight of a heavy tool belt off your lower back and spread it across your shoulders, which reduces the chance of back injury during a full day on site. They are made from heavy duty split leather with padded nylon shoulder and back support straps, and the belt loop connections mean they fit any brand or type of tool belt.

Key Features

• Maximises user comfort and takes weight off the lower back
• Reduces the chance of back injury when wearing heavy tool belts
• Made from heavy duty split leather
• Padded nylon shoulder and back support straps
• Adjustable straps for a personalised fit
• Belt loop connections fit all brands of tool belts

Specifications

• Material: heavy duty split leather
• Straps: padded nylon shoulder and back support
• Adjustable: yes
• Pen holders: 4 on the chest straps
• Compatibility: all brands of tool belts
• Stored weight/dims (already on the store): 0.70kg / 27.5 x 16.0 x 37.0cm

Applications

• Supporting heavy tool belts during long shifts
• Roofing, framing, site and trade work
• Reducing lower back strain on load carrying days
• Retrofitting to an existing tool belt of any brand

What You Need To Complete The Job

Load your belt with the everyday tools such as an Ingco toenail hammer and a hammer holder, and the suspenders will carry the weight. For working at height, add the right safety equipment. Browse the full General Hand Tools range for more site gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do suspenders help with a tool belt?

Suspenders transfer the weight of a loaded tool belt from your hips and lower back up onto your shoulders, where the body carries load more comfortably. That reduces the strain on your lower back through a long day and lowers the risk of back injury from carrying heavy tools.

Will they fit my existing tool belt?

Yes. The suspenders connect to the belt with belt loops, which are designed to fit all brands and types of tool belts. That means you can retrofit them to the belt you already use rather than buying a complete new setup.

What features reduce fatigue?

The padded nylon shoulder and back support straps cushion the load, and the adjustable straps let you set the fit to your height and the belt position you prefer. The four pen and pencil holders on the chest straps keep small tools handy, so you are not reaching down to the belt as often.

How tight should the suspenders be?

Adjust the straps so the shoulder pads sit comfortably and the tool belt hangs at a natural height on your hips. The suspenders should carry some of the belt weight without digging into your shoulders. Recheck the fit when you load the belt, because a heavy load will change how the weight sits.