EN 50345:2009

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Characteristics of the rope
   4.1 General
   4.2 Client requirements
   4.3 Electrical requirements
   4.4 Mechanical requirements
   4.5 Environmental conditions
   4.6 Fire hazard
   4.7 Tracking and erosion
5 Design, manufacture and workmanship
6 Testing
   6.1 General
   6.2 Design tests for rope types
   6.3 Type tests
   6.4 Sampling test
   6.5 Manufacturer routine tests
7 Component identification
   7.1 Rope identification
   7.2 Termination identification
8 Verification of compliance
   8.1 Certification of compliance and test results
   8.2 Inspection and testing
   8.3 Test certificates
   8.4 Drawings
9 Installation instructions
10 Maintenance instructions
11 Delivery and packaging
   11.1 Rope
   11.2 Terminations
   11.3 Insulators
Annex A (informative) - Intermediate clamps
Annex B (informative) - Mechanical, chemical and electrical
                        recommendations
Annex C (informative) - Quality assurance
Annex D (normative) - Testing
Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential Requirements
                         of EC Directives

This European Standard applies to the insulating synthetic ropes used in overhead contact lines. This European Standard specifies the characteristics of insulating synthetic rope assemblies and is applicable to electric traction overhead contact lines for railways, light railways, tramways, trolleybuses and other systems. These insulating synthetic ropes are utilised to provide mechanical support and electrical insulation for overhead contact lines. They are generally used in the following application fields: -delta suspension of contact wires; -catenary cable; -mid point anchors; -tie; -dropper; -headspan; -noise and vibration damper; -bridle- and pulley suspensions; -cantilevers made of glass reinforced polymer (GRP). This standard establishes the product characteristics, the test methods and checking procedures to be used with the insulating synthetic ropes, together with the ordering and delivery requirements. The object of this standard is to stipulate the provisions for the design and to allow the provisions of the service indicated by the supplier to the purchaser or informed buyer.