Table of Contents

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

Abstract

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

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.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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TX-004
Supersedes	DR 90140