By Editor , 14 September 2026 MSA Safety Unveils A1X Vacuum Anchor, Cuts Weight 35% for Jet Maintenance Pittsburgh – September 13, 2026 -- MSA Safety has launched the WinGrip A1X vacuum anchor, a fall-protection device for aircraft maintenance that weighs 7kg, 35% lighter than its predecessor, and shrinks its pad diameter from 480mm to 350mm.