Mountaineering Equipment - Rope Clamps - Safety Requirements and Test Methods
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A set of safety requirements and test procedures for rope clamps used in mountaineering gear are outlined in the DIN EN 567 standard. These rope clamps are made to be used with low-stretch kernmantel ropes in accordance with EN 1891, supplementary cord in accordance with EN 564, and mountaineering ropes in accordance with EN 892.
To guarantee the safety of mountaineers, the standard makes sure that the rope clamps adhere to specified safety requirements. It outlines specifications for the clamps' structure and design, as well as performance and durability standards.
The standard outlines test procedures that should be used to gauge the performance of the rope clamps in addition to safety criteria. These test procedures involve putting the clamps through a variety of circumstances and forces in order to imitate real-world scenarios and assess their durability.
| Descriptors | Accessory cords, Bulldog grips, CE marking, Climbing devices, Definitions, Dimensions, Equipment, Equipment safety, Inspection, Instructions for use, Lists, Marking, Mountaineering equipment, Mountaineers, Protective clothing, Safety, Safety engineering, Safety of products, Safety requirements, Specification (approval), Sports equipment, Surveys, Testing |
| ICS Codes | 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 614.4 KB |
