NEN EN 12275 : 2013

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
    3.1 connector
    3.2 self-closing connector
    3.3 basic connector (type B)
    3.4 HMS connector (type H)
    3.5 Klettersteig connector (type K)
    3.6 directional connector (type D)
    3.7 specific anchor connector (type A)
    3.8 screwed-closure connector (Quicklink; type Q)
    3.9 oval connector (type X)
    3.10 gate
    3.11 self-closing gate
    3.12 gate-locking device
    3.13 gate-open latch
4 Safety requirements
    4.1 Safety requirement
5 Test methods
    5.1 Apparatus
    5.2 Preparation of test samples
    5.3 Procedure
6 Information to be supplied
7 Marking
Annex A (informative) Effect of connector shape on
major axis gate-open strength
Annex B (informative) Standards on mountaineering equipment
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
EU Directives

Defines safety requirements and test procedures for connectors to be used in mountaineering, including climbing.