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AS 4142.3-1993

AS 4142.3-1993

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Fibre ropes Man-made fibre rope for static life rescue lines

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Withdrawn date

02-12-2021

Published date

22-11-1993

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 4142.3:1993 FIBRE ROPES - MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPE FOR STATIC LIFE RESCUE LINES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 - SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Braid
6 - 1.3.2 Carrier
6 - 1.3.3 Filament
6 - 1.3.4 Monofilament
6 - 1.3.5 Yarn
7 - 1.3.6 Multifilament yarn
7 - 1.3.7 Plaited sheath on plaited core
7 - 1.3.8 Plaited sheath on parallel or twisted core
8 - 1.3.9 Factor of safety
8 - 1.3.10 Safe working load
8 - 1.3.11 Rope for static life rescue lines
9 - SECTION 2 - MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.1 CONSTRUCTION
9 - 2.2 DIAMETER
9 - 2.3 MATERIAL
10 - 2.4 LENGTH PER UNIT MASS
10 - 2.5 COLOUR
11 - SECTION 3 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 BREAKING FORCE
11 - 3.2 KNOT BREAKING FORCE
11 - 3.3 IMPACT STRENGTH INDEX
11 - 3.4 ELONGATION
11 - 3.5 KNOTABILITY
11 - 3.6 SHEATH SLIPPAGE
11 - 3.7 COLOURFASTNESS
12 - SECTION 4 - MARKING
12 - 4.1 REQUIRED MARKING
12 - 4.2 ADDITIONAL MARKING
12 - 4.3 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes intended for use as static life rescue lines by rescue and emergency services.

Committee
TX/4
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 8503 X
Pages
7
ProductNote
Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

This Standard specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes of sheath and core construction for use as static life rescue lines by life rescue organizations.NOTE: In the context of this Standard 'static' refers to the design and performance characteristics of a rope and not to usage.1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes of sheath and core construction for use as static life rescue lines by life rescue organizations.NOTE: In the context of this Standard 'static' refers to the design and performance characteristics of a rope and not to usage.

First published as AS 4142.3-1993.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-1996

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CSA Z259.2.3 : 2016 DESCENT DEVICES
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AS 4143.3-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Sheath slippage
AS 4143.2-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Knotability and knot breaking force
AS 2001.4.8-1979 Methods of test for textiles Colourfastness tests - Determination of colourfastness to water
AS 4143.1-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Dimensions, linear density, breaking force and elongation
AS 4143.4-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Impact strength index
ISO 22159:2007 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Descending devices
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AS/NZS 4488.1:1997 Industrial rope access systems Specifications (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS 4143.2-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Knotability and knot breaking force
AS 1418.1-2002 Cranes, hoists and winches General requirements
AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment
AS 4142.1-1993 Fibre ropes Care and safe usage
AS/NZS 1891.1:1995 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Safety belts and harnesses
AS 4143.6(INT)-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Resistance to abrasion
AS 4143.4-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Impact strength index
AS 4143.3-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Sheath slippage
AS 2316.1-2009 Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses Fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls
AS/NZS 1891.2:2001 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Horizontal lifeline and rail systems
AS 4143.5-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes - Resistance to flexion and surface abrasion
AS 4143.1-1993 Methods of test for fibre ropes Dimensions, linear density, breaking force and elongation
AS 4143.6-1996 Methods of test for fibre ropes - Resistance to abrasion
AS/NZS 1891.2(INT):1998 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Horizontal lifeline and rail systems

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