ASTM F2116-01(2015)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Specification for Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope (Withdrawn 2024)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the general characteristics of low stretch or static kern mantle ropes used for rescue applications, whatever their constituent material. The rope shall be fabricated from continuous filament heat and light-resistant material of industrial, high tenacity grade. Material used in the construction of life rescue rope shall be sufficient to produce a rope which meets the physical properties and performance requirements specified. Properties such as diameter, minimum breaking strength, elongation, and knotability of a life safety rope shall be determined. All rescue ropes shall have an internal marker running the entire length of the rope which includes at least the name of the manufacturer, the year of manufacture of the rope, the country of origin, and the standards with which the rope complies. All information shall be repeated at least every three feet. All rescue ropes shall include a warning label containing at least the following: a warning that serious death or injury may result from the improper use of the rope, a warning that special training and knowledge are required to use the rope, and a warning that the use and inspection of the rope shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covered the general characteristics of low stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue applications.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F32 on Search and Rescue, this specification was withdrawn in January 2024 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation:F2116 −01 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Specification for
Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2116; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 diameter—actual rope diameter as determined in ac-
cordance with Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.
1.1 This specification covers the general characteristics of
3.1.2 kernmantle—a rope design consisting of two ele-
low stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue
ments: an interior core (kern) and an outer sheath (mantle).
applications, whatever their constituent material. This specifi-
cation does not apply to dynamic rope intended for lead
3.1.2.1 core—interior (kern) of a kernmantle rope. Core
climbing.
may be of any continuous construction including parallel
strands, twisted strands, braided strands, or braided.
1.2 This specification covers small diameter sizes com-
monly used in life safety applications. These include sizes 7 to
3.1.2.2 sheath—outer cover (mantle) of a kernmantle rope.
9 5
16 mm ( ⁄32 to ⁄8 in.).
3.1.3 knotability—a value used to determine the ability of a
1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be considered as life safety rope to hold a knot.
standard.Valuesininch-poundunitsareincludedforreference.
3.1.4 life safety rope—a rope which is mandated, supplied,
or used, or a combination thereof, to support or protect a
1.4 In the event of any conflict between the text of this
human life.
specification and any references cited, the text of this specifi-
cation takes preference.
3.1.5 low stretch rope—a rope with an elongation greater
than 6 % and less than 10 % at 10 % of its minimum breaking
1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials,
strength.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
3.1.6 minimum breaking strength—for the purposes of low
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
stretch or static kernmantle rope, the minimum breaking
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
strength shall be a value three standard deviations below the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mean of the maximum force applied to five or more specimens
before failure as determined in Section 9.2 of CI 1801-98.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 static rope—aropewithamaximumelongationof6 %
2.1 ASTM Standards:
at 10 % of its minimum breaking strength.
E1740 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate
and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wall
4. Material
Covering or Ceiling Covering Composites Using a Cone
4.1 The rope shall be fabricated from continuous filament
Calorimeter
heat and light-resistant material of industrial, high tenacity
2.2 Cordage Institute Standards:
grade.
CI 1801-98
4.2 Material used in the construction of life rescue rope
3. Terminology
shall be sufficient to produce a rope which meets the physical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
properties and performance requirements of this specification.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F32 on Search 5. Fiber Finish
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
5.1 The rope maker shall certify that any finish used on the
Testing, and Maintenance.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally rope shall not reduce the performance of the rope below the
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2116 – 01 (2007).
specifications in this specification.
DOI: 10.1520/F2116-01R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Construction
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.1 The construction shall be sufficient to produce a rope
the ASTM website.
3 which meets or exceeds the physical properties and perfor-
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Designation: F2116 − 01 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Specification for
Low Stretch and Static Kernmantle Life Safety Rope
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2116; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 diameter—actual rope diameter as determined in ac-
cordance with Section 9.1 of CI 1801-98.
1.1 This specification covers the general characteristics of
3.1.2 kernmantle—a rope design consisting of two ele-
low stretch or static kernmantle ropes used for rescue
ments: an interior core (kern) and an outer sheath (mantle).
applications, whatever their constituent material. This specifi-
cation does not apply to dynamic rope intended for lead
3.1.2.1 core—interior (kern) of a kernmantle rope. Core
climbing.
may be of any continuous construction including parallel
strands, twisted strands, braided strands, or braided.
1.2 This specification covers small diameter sizes com-
monly used in life safety applications. These include sizes 7 to
3.1.2.2 sheath—outer cover (mantle) of a kernmantle rope.
9 5
16 mm ( ⁄32 to ⁄8 in.).
3.1.3 knotability—a value used to determine the ability of a
1.3 The values stated in SI units shall be considered as life safety rope to hold a knot.
standard. Values in inch-pound units are included for reference.
3.1.4 life safety rope—a rope which is mandated, supplied,
or used, or a combination thereof, to support or protect a
1.4 In the event of any conflict between the text of this
human life.
specification and any references cited, the text of this specifi-
cation takes preference.
3.1.5 low stretch rope—a rope with an elongation greater
than 6 % and less than 10 % at 10 % of its minimum breaking
1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials,
strength.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
3.1.6 minimum breaking strength—for the purposes of low
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
stretch or static kernmantle rope, the minimum breaking
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
strength shall be a value three standard deviations below the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mean of the maximum force applied to five or more specimens
before failure as determined in Section 9.2 of CI 1801-98.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 static rope—a rope with a maximum elongation of 6 %
2.1 ASTM Standards:
at 10 % of its minimum breaking strength.
E1740 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate
and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wall
4. Material
Covering or Ceiling Covering Composites Using a Cone
4.1 The rope shall be fabricated from continuous filament
Calorimeter
heat and light-resistant material of industrial, high tenacity
2.2 Cordage Institute Standards:
grade.
CI 1801-98
4.2 Material used in the construction of life rescue rope
3. Terminology
shall be sufficient to produce a rope which meets the physical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
properties and performance requirements of this specification.
5. Fiber Finish
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
5.1 The rope maker shall certify that any finish used on the
Testing, and Maintenance.
rope shall not reduce the performance of the rope below the
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2116 – 01 (2007).
specifications in this specification.
DOI: 10.1520/F2116-01R15.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6. Construction
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6.1 The construction shall be sufficient to produce a rope
the ASTM website.
3 which meets or exceeds the physical properties and perfor-
Available from Cordage Institute, 994 Old Eagle Rd., Suite 1019, Wayne, PA
19087-1866. mance requirements of this specification.
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