Mountaineering Equipment - Pitons - Safety Requirements and Test Methods
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The requirements and testing methods for pitons used in mountaineering and climbing sports are outlined in the DIN EN 569 standard. This standard strives to ensure the safety and dependability of pitons, which are specialized equipment used to hold oneself when climbing.
The conditions that pitons must adhere to in order to be accepted for use in mountaineering are specified in the standard. This comprises standards for things like toughness, dependability, and durability. Without sacrificing safety, pitons must be able to endure the loads and strains placed on them during climbing activities.
Additionally, DIN EN 569 outlines the test procedures that must be used to gauge the effectiveness and security of pitons. These tests are intended to replicate the environmental factors and physical pressures that pitons might experience when being utilized for mountaineering. Pitons can be put through a variety of tests to determine their quality and capacity to sustain weights and impacts.
| Descriptors | Anchorages, Anchoring devices, Approval marks, Breaking load, CE marking, Checking equipment, Climbing devices, Control test, Data of the manufacturer, Definitions, Design, Equipment safety, Hooks, Information, Inspection, Instructions for use, Leisure equipment, Lists, Marking, Minimum breaking load, Mountaineering equipment, Mountaineers, Outdoor sports equipment, Pitons, Protective clothing, Recreational equipment, Rock bolts, Rocks, Safety, Safety devices, Safety engineering, Safety requirements, Specification (approval), Sports equipment, Survey of standards, Surveys, Testing, Testing conditions, User information, Testing devices |
| ICS Codes | 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 378.9 KB |
