I.S. 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

Applies to low stretch textile ropes of kernmantel construction from 8.5 mm to 16 mm diameter, to be used by people in rope access; includes all types of work positioning and restraint; for rescue and in speleology.