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Low-Stretch Rope

European Standard:
EN 1891:1998
Personal Protective Equipment against falls from a height – Low Stretch Kernmantle Ropes.

This standard covers two types of rope: A and B. Only type A ropes are recommended for use in rope access and rescue, as they have a higher performance requirement than type B.

Description:
Low stretch rope, also known as semi-static rope, is usually constructed with a load bearing core (kern) and an outer protective sheath (mantle) and is designed to give minimal stretch over its length - typically up to 5% - with static load applied. This makes it particularly suitable for fixed working and safety lines, rigging and rescue purposes. Low stretch kernmantle rope is rated for a fall factor of 1 and so should not be used where high impact forces are likely to occur.

Dynamic Rope

European Standard:
EN 892:2004
Mountaineering Equipment – Dynamic mountaineering ropes – Safety requirements and test methods

This standard covers three types of rope: single, half and twin. For industrial rope access, the use of ‘single’ rope with a nominal diameter of 11mm is recommended.

Description:
Dynamic rope has more stretch than low stretch rope - typically 10–15% over its length when a static is load applied to it. This makes it particularly useful where high impact forces are more likely to occur (e.g. when using lead climbing techniques or in fall arrest situations). During a fall the elastic properties of the rope allow energy to be absorbed along the length of the rope, ensuring that no single element within the system is subject to the total impact force generated.

Riggers and Pipefitters required.
United Kingdom - South East
Company: GEV Offshore Ltd

Scaffolders required.
United Kingdom - South East
Company: GEV Offshore Ltd

Rope Acces Level 3's required
United Kingdom - Scotland
Company: REEL

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