AS 4142.3-1993

1 - AS 4142.3:1993 FIBRE ROPES - MAN-MADE FIBRE ROPE FOR STATIC LIFE RESCUE LINES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 - SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Braid
6 - 1.3.2 Carrier
6 - 1.3.3 Filament
6 - 1.3.4 Monofilament
6 - 1.3.5 Yarn
7 - 1.3.6 Multifilament yarn
7 - 1.3.7 Plaited sheath on plaited core
7 - 1.3.8 Plaited sheath on parallel or twisted core
8 - 1.3.9 Factor of safety
8 - 1.3.10 Safe working load
8 - 1.3.11 Rope for static life rescue lines
9 - SECTION 2 - MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.1 CONSTRUCTION
9 - 2.2 DIAMETER
9 - 2.3 MATERIAL
10 - 2.4 LENGTH PER UNIT MASS
10 - 2.5 COLOUR
11 - SECTION 3 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 BREAKING FORCE
11 - 3.2 KNOT BREAKING FORCE
11 - 3.3 IMPACT STRENGTH INDEX
11 - 3.4 ELONGATION
11 - 3.5 KNOTABILITY
11 - 3.6 SHEATH SLIPPAGE
11 - 3.7 COLOURFASTNESS
12 - SECTION 4 - MARKING
12 - 4.1 REQUIRED MARKING
12 - 4.2 ADDITIONAL MARKING
12 - 4.3 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes intended for use as static life rescue lines by rescue and emergency services.

This Standard specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes of sheath and core construction for use as static life rescue lines by life rescue organizations.NOTE: In the context of this Standard 'static' refers to the design and performance characteristics of a rope and not to usage.1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies design, performance and marking requirements for man-made fibre ropes of sheath and core construction for use as static life rescue lines by life rescue organizations.NOTE: In the context of this Standard 'static' refers to the design and performance characteristics of a rope and not to usage.

First published as AS 4142.3-1993.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-1996