ASTM F2116-01

Standard Specification for Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the general characteristics of low stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue applications, whatever their constituent material. This specification does not apply to dynamic rope intended for lead climbing.
1.2 This specification covers small diameter sizes commonly used in life safety applications. These include sizes 7 to 16 mm (9/32 to 5/8 in.).
1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be considered as standard. Values in inch-pound units are included for reference.
1.4 In the event of any conflict between the text of this specification and any references cited, the text of this specification takes preference.
1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.  This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2001
• ICS: 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment
• ICS: 59.080.50 - Ropes
• Technical Committee: F32 - Search and Rescue
• Drafting Committee: F32.01 - Equipment, Testing, and Maintenance

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2116-01(2007) - Standard Specification for Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 2116 – 01
Standard Specification for
Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2116; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.3 knotability—a value used to determine the ability of a
life safety rope to hold a knot.
1.1 This specification covers the general characteristics of
3.1.4 life safety rope—a rope which is mandated, supplied,
low stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue applica-
or used, or a combination thereof, to support or protect a
tions, whatever their constituent material. This specification
human life.
does not apply to dynamic rope intended for lead climbing.
3.1.5 low stretch rope—a rope with an elongation greater
1.2 This specification covers small diameter sizes com-
than 6 % and less than 10 % at 10 % of its minimum breaking
monly used in life safety applications. These include sizes 7 to
9 5 strength.
16 mm ( ⁄32 to ⁄8 in.).
3.1.6 minimum breaking strength—for the purposes of low
1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be considered as
stretch or static kernmantle rope, the minimum breaking
standard.Valuesininch-poundunitsareincludedforreference.
strength shall be a value three standard deviations below the
1.4 In the event of any conflict between the text of this
mean of the maximum force applied to five or more specimens
specification and any references cited, the text of this specifi-
before failure as determined in Section 9.2 of CI 1801-98.
cation takes preference.
3.1.7 static rope—a rope with a maximum elongation of
1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials,
6 % at 10 % of its minimum breaking strength.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
4. Material
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
4.1 The rope shall be fabricated from continuous filament
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
heat and light-resistant material of industrial, high tenacity
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
grade.
2. Referenced Documents 4.2 Material used in the construction of life rescue rope
shall be sufficient to produce a rope which meets the physical
2.1 ASTM Standards:
properties and performance requirements of this specification.
F 1740 Guide for Inspection of Nylon, Polyester, or Nylon/
Polyester Blend Kernmantle Rope
5. Fiber Finish
2.2 Cordage Institute Standards:
3 5.1 The rope maker shall certify that any finish used on the
CI 1801-98
rope shall not reduce the performance of the rope below the
3. Terminology specifications in this specification.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Construction
3.1.1 diameter—actual rope diameter as determined in ac-
6.1 The construction shall be sufficient to produce a rope
cordance with Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.
which meets or exceeds the physical properties and perfor-
3.1.2 kernmantle—a rope design consisting of two ele-
mance requirements of this specification.
ments: an interior core (kern) and an outer sheath (mantle).
6.2 Strand interchange (braider) splices shall not be al-
3.1.2.1 core—interior (kern) of a kernmantle rope. Core
lowed.
may be of any continuous construction including parallel
6.3 Core splices shall not be allowed.
strands, twisted strands, braided strands, or braided.
3.1.2.2 sheath—outer cover (mantle) of a kernmantle rope.
7. Performance Requirements
7.1 Diameter:
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F32 on Search 7.1.1 For the purposes of this specification, rope diameter is
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
considered to be the actual diameter of the rope as determined
Testing, and Maintenance.
in Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.
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