Roof safety 17235 Standard
First in the Nordic region to have
tested and passed the tests according to
new European standard
X-Vajer the first company in the Nordic region X-Vajer have tested and passed the testsin accordance with the new European standard EN 17235:2024 for permanently installed wire rope systems on roofs. The results show that the system passes tests with a
200 kg drop weight and achieves 18 kN in static load – X-Vajer strongest and most reliable wire system on the market.
Pioneering tests for the future of roof safety
The new standards impose stricter requirements on
documented performance, safety, and quality.
Through extensive testing, X-Vajer has X-Vajer
only met the requirements—it has exceeded them. Tested in both dynamic and static tests
, X-Vajer is X-Vajer a class of its own on the Nordic
market.
"This is a milestone for us and for the entire
industry. We can now offer the market a
documented system that has not only been tested against
future requirements, but has also proven to be the
strongest system on the market," says Peder
Wallmark at X-Line AB.
Benefit for property owners, consultants and
contractors
For property owners, designers, and contractors
, this means unique security. With X-Vajer , you X-Vajer
a system that:
- Tested according to EN 17235:2024 - the new
European standard for cable systems.
- Has documented test results with 200 kg
drop weight and 18 kN static strength.
- Is future-proofed and ready to face upcoming
regulations.- "We see that the market is facing major changes.
Requirements are becoming stricter, and there is considerable uncertainty surrounding
existing systems. With X-Vajer , we X-Vajer that
uncertainty. We have the evidence, we have the strength—and we
can provide our customers with a secure solution that will stand the test of
time,” continues Peder Wallmark.
A new standard for the industry
With this initiative, X-Vajer is consolidating X-Vajer position as a leading player in roof fall protection. The company
is the first in the Nordic region with a system tested in accordance with EN 17235:2024, thereby establishing a new standard for
safety, quality, and innovation in the industry.

