Safety Bonds & Cables

Doughty safety bonds are the secondary retention cables required by law when rigging any fixture overhead in the UK. If a clamp, bracket or fitting fails, a Doughty safety bond ensures the fixture cannot fall. MTN Shop stocks the complete Doughty safety bond range including standard, stainless steel and TV spec versions from 5kg to 100kg WLL, plus karabiners and lynch pins for a complete secondary retention system.

Browse the full range below or visit our rigging accessories range for a complete solution. For specification guidance visit our entertainment and stage rigging guide.

Doughty 25Kg Safety Bond-3mm x 585mm - Steel security cable with lockable carabiner clip.
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Doughty Safety Bonds and Safety Cables for Stage Rigging

Doughty safety bonds are a legal requirement when rigging any fixture overhead in the UK under the Health and Safety at Work Act. A safety bond is attached to the fixture and to the bar or truss independently of the primary clamp, so that if the clamp fails the fixture cannot fall. All Doughty safety bonds are manufactured from stainless or galvanised steel wire rope with a loop at each end, rated by WLL and available in a range of lengths and capacities to suit different fixture weights and rigging configurations.

Doughty Safety Bond Range

Standard Safety Bonds

TV Spec Safety Bonds

Stainless Steel Safety Bonds

Accessories

  • Doughty Karabiner: for attaching safety bonds to bars, truss and fixture handles where a standard loop connection is not suitable.
  • Doughty Lynch Pin with Wire: a secondary retention pin for spigot connections, preventing the spigot from disengaging under vibration or load.

What to Look For

  • WLL: always select a Doughty safety bond with a WLL that equals or exceeds the total weight of the fixture including any accessories attached to it.
  • Length: the safety bond should be short enough that if the primary fixing fails, the fixture cannot swing and strike people or equipment below.
  • Finish: standard galvanised bonds for indoor use. Stainless steel bonds for outdoor events, touring and environments where corrosion resistance is required.
  • TV Spec: TV spec bonds meet specific broadcast industry requirements for studio and film set use.

Pair with Doughty clamps and couplers and our full rigging accessories range for a complete and compliant overhead rigging solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Doughty safety bonds are a legal requirement when rigging any fixture overhead in the UK under the Health and Safety at Work Act. A safety bond must be attached to the fixture and to the bar or truss independently of the primary clamp so that if the clamp fails the fixture cannot fall. All Doughty safety bonds are WLL rated and certified for professional use.
Yes. All Doughty Safety Bonds comply with BS EN 12385, BS EN 13411, and BS EN 13414-1: 2003 + A2: 2008. Each of the Doughty Safety Bonds is marked with its WLL (Working Load Limit), serial number, and company details on a heat shrink sleeve for full traceability, and each batch is supplied with its own individual test certificate.
Doughty Safety Bonds are used as a mandatory secondary fixing for overhead stage lighting fixtures. They act as a backup in case the primary clamp or coupler fails, preventing the fixture from falling and protecting people below. Doughty Safety Bonds are required in most professional venues, theatres, studios, and live event spaces.
Always select Doughty Safety Bonds with a safe working load (SWL) equal to or greater than the weight of the fixture being secured. As a general guide: the 5kg bond suits barn doors and lightweight accessories; the 15kg Doughty Safety Bonds are ideal for Parcans, Fresnels, and most LED fittings; the 20kg and 36kg versions suit larger theatre lanterns and smaller moving heads; while the 100kg Doughty Safety Bonds are designed for large moving heads and heavy installations.

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