EN 1891:1998

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
  3.1 Low stretch kernmantel rope
  3.2 Rope access
  3.3 Work positioning
  3.4 Type A ropes
  3.5 Type B ropes
4 Requirements
  4.1 Materials
  4.2 Rope diameter D
  4.3 Knotability K
  4.4 Sheath slippage S[s]
  4.5 Elongation E
  4.6 Shrinkage R
  4.7 Mass per unit length M
  4.8 Mass of the outer sheath material S[p]
  4.9 Mass of the core material C
  4.10 Fall arrest peak force F
  4.11 Dynamic performance
  4.12 Static strength
5 Test methods
  5.1 Samples
  5.2 Conditioning
  5.3 Rope diameter D
  5.4 Knotability K
  5.5 Sheath slippage S[s]
  5.6 Elongation E
  5.7 Shrinkage R
  5.8 Mass per unit length M, core material C and
       sheath material S[p]
  5.9 Dynamic tests
  5.10 Static strength test of terminations
6 Marking
7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
  including instructions for use
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for inspection and
         care of low stretch kernmantel ropes in use
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

This European Standard applies to low stretch textile ropes of kernmantel construction from 8,5 mm to 16 mm diameter, for use by persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint; for rescue and in speleology. Two types of low stretch kernmantel rope are defined: A and B. The European Standard specifies requirements, testing, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer including instructions for use of such low stretch kernmantel ropes. NOTE 1: It is possible that rope not conforming to this European Standard may also be suitable for the activities described above. NOTE 2: Ropes used for protection during any free climbing activity in rope access, rescue or speleology should take account of other standards, e.g. EN 892. Dynamic mountaineering rope may also be used for protection during rope access and work positioning.