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