BS EN 567:2013 pdf download – Mountaineering equipment — Rope clamps — Safety requirements and test methods 1 Scope This European Standard applies to rope clamps used with dynamic mountaineering ropes according toEN 892 or accessory cord according to EN 564 and low stretch kernmantel ropes according to EN 1891. 2Normative references The following documents，in whole or in part,are normatively referenced in this document and areindispensable for its application.For dated references, only the edition cited applies.For undated references,the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 564,Mountaineering equipment — Accessory cord — Safety requirements and test methods EN 892, Mountaineering equipment -Dynamic mountaineering ropes —Safety requirements and testmethods EN 1891,Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height — Low stretch kernmantelropes 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 rope clamp mechanical device which, if attached to a rope or an accessory cord of appropriate diameter, will clamp underload in one direction and move freely in the opposite direction 3.2 locking device device that, when closed around a rope, prevents the unintended removal of the rope from the rope clamp4Safety requirements 4.1Design 4.1.1 Rope clamps shall have a locking device or similar mechanism that, if closed prevents a rope or anaccessory cord with a diameter within the range marked on the rope clamp (see Clause 6) from beingremoved from the rope clamp.The rope clamps shall be designed in such a way that when used inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, at least two independent actions shall be needed, before therope or accessory cord can be released from the rope clamp. 4.1.2 When tested according to 5.2.2 rope clamps shall clamp onto a rope or an accessory cord in onedirection and to move freely in the opposite direction. 4.1.3 When tested according to 5.3.1 rope clamps shall not completely break the rope or accessory cord. 4.1.4 When tested according to 5.2.3 rope clamps shall have an attachment point of at least diameter13 mm (see Figure 1). The edges of all openings for handles and connectors or sling attachment shall be asshown in Figure 1. 4.1.5 When tested according to 5.2.1 all edges of a rope clamp shall be free of burrs. 4.2 Strength 4.2.1 When tested according to 5.3.1, rope clamps with a rope or accessory cord of diameter within the range marked on the rope clamp...
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