This document specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent materials. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the standards for the individual types of fibre rope, which cover the physical properties and specific requirements for that particular product type. This document also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria. This document does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use.
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Manufacture
4.1 Constituent materials
4.2 Construction and structure
4.3 Treatment
4.4 Workmanship
5 Rope design
6 Requirements
7 Marking and labelling
7.1 Marking
7.2 Labelling
8 Packaging, invoicing and delivered length
8.1 Packaging and invoicing
8.2 Delivered length
9 Testing
10 Visual quality control
10.1 Responsibility for inspection
10.2 Finished-rope visual control
11 Manufacturer declaration
12 Instructions for use
Annex A Typical characteristics of the yarns for man-made and natural fibres used in ropes, slings and netting (informative)
Annex B Information on defects and variances (informative)
Annex C Information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer (informative)
Annex D Determining minimum breaking strength (informative)