SIST EN ISO 9554:2005

Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2005)

This European Standard specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent material. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the individual fibre rope standard which covers physical properties and specific requirements for that particular type product.
This European standard does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to select a size and physical properties to meet the requirements of the application and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.
This European standard also gives some information on use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria.

Faserseile - Allgemeine Festlegungen (ISO 9554:2005)

Diese Internationale Norm legt die allgemeinen Eigenschaften von Faserseilen sowie die Werkstoffe, aus denen sie hergestellt sind, fest. Sie soll zusammen mit den einzelnen Faserseilnormen, die die physikalischen Eigenschaften und die speziellen Anforderungen für den bestimmten Produkttyp abdecken, angewendet werden.
Diese Internationale Norm enthält auch einige Angaben über die Verwendung von Faserseilen sowie über die Überprüfung und die Ablegekriterien.
Diese Internationale Norm beabsichtigt nicht, alle Sicherheitsaspekte im Zusammenhang mit ihrer Verwen-dung zu behandeln. Es liegt in der Verantwortung des Anwenders, eine Seilgröße und die physikalischen Eigenschaften auszuwählen, um die Anforderungen der Anwendung zu erfüllen und die Anwendbarkeit der vorgeschriebenen Einschränkungen vor ihrer Benutzung zu bestimmen.

Cordages en fibres - Spécifications générales (ISO 9554:2005)

La présente Norme européenne prescrit les caractéristiques générales des cordages en fibres et de leur matiere constitutive. Elle est destinée a etre utilisée conjointement avec les normes particulieres a chaque fibre qui traitent spécifiquement des propriétés physiques et des exigences particulieres de chacun des types de produit.
La présente Norme européenne n'a pas pour but d'aborder toutes les questions de sécurité liées l'utilisation du produit. Il incombe a l'utilisateur de choisir la taille et les propriétés physiques qui correspondent aux exigences qui s'appliquent a son cas et de déterminer l'applicabilité des restrictions réglementaires avant utilisation.
La présente Norme européenne donne par ailleurs quelques indications sur l'utilisation des cordages en fibres, ainsi que sur leur inspection et les criteres de rejet.

Vlaknene vrvi - Splošne zahteve (ISO 9554:2005)

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2011
• ICS: 59.080.50 - Ropes
• Technical Committee: ITEK - Textile and textile products
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-Mar-2011
• Due Date: 22-Apr-2011
• Completion Date: 31-Mar-2011
• Ref Project: EN ISO 9554:2005 - Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2005)

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN ISO 9554:2011 - Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2010)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Replaced By: SIST EN ISO 9554:2011 - Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2010)
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaces: SIST EN 701:1999 - Fibre ropes for general service - General specification
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 9554:2005
01-maj-2005
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 701:1999
Vlaknene vrvi - Splošne zahteve (ISO 9554:2005)
Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2005)
Faserseile - Allgemeine Festlegungen (ISO 9554:2005)
Cordages en fibres - Spécifications générales (ISO 9554:2005)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9554:2005
ICS:
59.080.50 Vrvi Ropes
SIST EN ISO 9554:2005 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 9554:2005



EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 9554

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2005
ICS 59.080.50 Supersedes EN 701:1995
English version
Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2005)
Cordages en fibres - Spécifications générales (ISO Faserseile - Allgemeine Festlegung (ISO 9554:2005)
9554:2005)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 2004.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.




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EN ISO 9554:2005 (E)




Foreword



This document (EN ISO 9554:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 248 "Textiles and
textile products", the secretariat of which is held by BSI, in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC
38 "Textiles".

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by August 2005.

This document supersedes EN 701:1995.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9554
Second edition
2005-02-01


Fibre ropes — General specifications
Cordages en fibres — Spécifications générales




Reference number
ISO 9554:2005(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Manufacture. 1
4 Lay length or pitch length . 4
5 Requirements . 4
6 Marking and labelling . 4
7 Packaging, invoicing and delivered length . 5
8 Testing. 6
9 Visual quality control. 6
10 Certification . 6
11 Instructions for use. 6
Annex A (informative) Typical characteristics of the yarns for man-made and natural fibres. 7
Annex B (informative) Information on defects and variances . 9
Annex C (informative) Information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer . 11
Bibliography . 20

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Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 9554 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in collaboration with Technical
Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and
CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 9554:1991), which has been technically revised.

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Fibre ropes — General specifications
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the general characteristics of fibre ropes and their constituent materials.
It is intended to be used in conjunction with the standards for the individual types of fibre rope, which cover the
physical properties and specific requirements for that particular product type.
This International Standard also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection
and retirement criteria.
This International Standard does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user to select a rope type of the size and with the physical properties to meet the
requirements of the application and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1140, Fibre ropes — Polyamide — 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes
ISO 1141, Fibre ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes
ISO 2307, Fibre ropes — Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties
EN 14687, Mixed polyolefin fibre ropes

3 Manufacture
3.1 Constituent materials
The following materials are considered in this International Standard:
a) natural fibres:
 sisal,
 manila,
 hemp;
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b) man-made fibres:
 polyamide,
 polyester,
 polypropylene,
 polyethylene,
 mixed polyolefin.
Many new fibres are available. Specific application should involve technical discussions with rope
manufacturers (see Annex A).
3.2 Construction and structure
Unless otherwise specified, 3-, 4- and 6-strand laid ropes shall be Z-twist (right-hand lay), their strands S-twist
and their roping yarns Z-twist.
The 8-strand braided ropes shall consist of four S-twist strands and four Z-twist strands arranged so that S-
twist strands alternate (individually or on pairs) with Z-twist strands (individually or on pairs).
The 12-strand braided ropes shall consist of six S-twist strands and six Z-twist strands arranged so that S-
twist strands alternate (individually or on pairs) with Z-twist strands (individually or on pairs).
A double-braided rope shall consist of a number of strands that are braided to form a core, around which are
braided additional strands to form a sheath. The core lies coaxially within the sheath. The number of strands
varies, based upon the size of the rope.
Each strand shall consist of an equal number of rope yarns sufficient to provide the characteristics specified in
the International and European Standards dealing with each fibre. For ropes of reference number 36 or higher,
the number of yarns in each strand may differ by one yarn or ± 2.5% from the mean number of yarns in the
strand.
The ropes and their strands shall be continuous, without splice for standard delivered lengths or shorter
lengths.
Yarns may be joined as necessary.
NOTE National legislations can place additional requirements and rope construction.
3.3 Treatment
3.3.1 Polyamide and polyester ropes
3.3.1.1 Polyamide and polyester ropes shall be produced in such a way as to ensure the lay and the
dimensional stability. Except if type 2 is ordered, a heat setting shall be used to ensure that subsequent
shrinkage in use is minimal.
3.3.1.2 Polyamide and polyester laid ropes that are required to have a heat setting on the rope to ensure
lay and dimensional stability are designated as type 1 ropes in ISO 1140 and ISO 1141.
3.3.1.3 In other cases, polyamide and polyester laid ropes that are not required to have a heat setting on
the rope are designated type 2 ropes in ISO 1140 and ISO 1141.
In this case, stabilization, if any, may occur for the fibre or for the twisted yarn.
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3.3.1.4 The ropes shall be supplied in their natural state without additives to weight the rope or coating
treatment.
The fibre producer or the rope manufacturer may apply lubricants for enhanced performance. The total
amount of additives or extractable materials shall not exceed 2,5 %.
3.3.1.5 The colour of the rope shall be natural unless otherwise requested.
Upon request of the purchaser, the manufacturer may use a coating or impregnation of the product for special
applications.
3.3.1.6 The figures for linear density and minimum breaking force are the same for type 1 and type 2
ropes.
3.3.2 Polypropylene and polyethylene ropes
Polypropylene and polyethylene ropes shall be protected against deterioration due to sunlight. Any ultraviolet-
(UV-) inhibiting system may be used, such as light stabilizers, pigmentation using carbon black, iron(III) oxide
(Fe O ) or any other colouring product or special inhibitor.
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The inhibiting system used should ensure the expected performance in usage under the foreseen
geographical areas for applications provided that the manufacturer is kept informed by the user.
3.3.3 Manila and sisal
3.3.3.1 General
All ropes of manila and of sisal shall be made exclusively of new fibres.
3.3.3.2 Manila
A cordage oil lubricant of suitable quality shall be applied. The lubricant shall not impart an offensive odour to
the finished rope. The percentage of extractable matter based on the dry weight of the rope shall not be less
than 11,5 % nor more than 16,5 %.
When specified, the rope shall have a mildew-resistant treatment.
Anti-bacterial additives for manila may be added to extend the performance of the natural fibre when
requested by the purchaser.
3.3.3.3 Sisal
A cordage oil lubricant of suitable quality shall be applied. The lubricant shall not impart an offensive odour to
the finished rope. The percentage of extractable matter based on the dry weight of the rope shall not be more
than 11,5 % for an un-oiled product and not more than 16,5 % for an oiled product.
When specified, the rope shall be free from any oils and sold as un-oiled rope.
Anti-bacterial additives for sisal may be added to extend the performance of the natural fibre when requested
by the purchaser.
3.4 Workmanship
3.4.1 The finished rope shall contain no cuts, kinks, soft spots caused by change in lay or pitch length,
hockles, chafed or damaged sections, or broken, loose or projecting ends in the rope or the strands.
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3.4.2 The unspliced ends of all ropes shall be cut off squarely and shall be securely whipped, taped or heat-
sealed.
4 Lay length or pitch length
The manufacturer shall establish the lay length or the pitch length of the rope according to its intended use,
and/or based upon the purchaser’s acceptance.
NOTE For a given reference number of rope, the smaller the lay or pitch length the harder the rope will be; this
hardness can affect the estimated breaking strength of the rope.
5 Requirements
The main requirements shall be those specified in the relevant International or European Standard for the
product and include the following:
a) linear density;
b) minimum breaking force;
c) reference number.
The corresponding methods of test are specified in ISO 2307.
Other requirements, for example the lay length or the pitch length, the diameter of the circumscribed circle and
the elongation of the rope under specific tensile conditions, may be specified, subject to agreement between
the manufacturer and the purchaser, where applicable with submission of a sample.
6 Marking and labelling
6.1 Marking
6.1.1 General
The identification of the material, quality and origin of a fibre rope conforming to this International Standard
shall be marked using a tape placed within the article (see 6.1.2 and 6.1.3) so as to remain recognizable
despite soiling, soaking or discoloration during use.
The tape shall be at least 3 mm wide, and shall be printed with the number of the relevant ISO International
Standard, and a reference identifying the manufacturer. The maximum distance between two consecutive
markings shall be 0,5 m.
6.1.2 Ropes of reference number less than 14
These do not need to be marked unless specified in a product standard.
6.1.3 Ropes of reference number equal to or greater than 14
A marker tape as defined in 6.1.1 shall be incorporated into the centre of one strand for 3-, 4-, 8- and 12-
strand ropes. Double braided ropes shall have a marker tape in or outside the core.
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6.2 Labelling
Each coil shall have a label, which is firmly fixed in place, giving the following information:
 constituent material;
 identification of manufacturer and country of origin;
 reference number;
 delivered length;
 declaration of conformity to this International Standard relating to the constituent material (e.g. “according
to ISO 9554”).
7 Packaging, invoicing and delivered length
7.1 Packaging and invoicing
7.1.1 The packaging unit may be a reel, a coil, a hank, a box, a bag, a bulk or as specified by the purchaser.
7.1.2 The finished rope shall be supplied in a package so that it can be dispensed freely without
entanglement of any kind.
7.1.3 Either the unit mass or the length invoices the rope. When gross mass is used for invoicing, the mass
of the packaging shall not exceed 1,5 % of the gross mass of the rope.
7.2 Delivered length
7.2.1 Standard delivered length
The length of the coil shall be determined by dividing the mass of the coil by the mass per metre of the rope,
determined in accordance with ISO 2307.
The limit deviation on delivered length shall be
 − 5 % for ropes with a reference number less than or equal to 14,
 − 3 % for ropes with a reference number greater than 14,
on condition that the gross mass corresponding to the delivered length is not less than the product of the
minimum linear density and the theoretical delivered length.
Standard delivered lengths are the following:
100 m; 183 m; 200 m; 220 m; 366 m.
Other lengths may be supplied for special orders.
7.2.2 Shorter delivered length due to sampling
To carry out testing at the request of the purchaser, test pieces may be taken from the ordered length of rope.
The length of rope delivered shall then be less than the ordered length because of these test pieces (which
are considered to be part of the delivery).
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In the event a specific length is required and testing is required, the purchaser may be invoiced the additional
length or mass of the rope required to perform such testing.
8 Testing
8.1 The testing of the finished rope shall be conducted as specified in the applicable International and
European Standards and in the purchase order or contract.
8.2 The required length and number of test samples shall be removed from the selected test reels as
outlined in 7.2.2 if required.
8.3 Test reports shall be prepared in accordance with the contract or the purchase order.
9 Visual quality control
9.1 Responsibility for inspection
Unless otherwise specified in the contract or in the purchase order, the rope manufacturer is responsible for
the performance of all quality control requirements specified in this International Standard and in the
applicable fibre rope standard. The purchaser shall have the option to have a representative present during
the control by the manufacturer. The purchaser, at his/her expense, reserves the right to perform or have a
third party perform any of the controls set forth in the specification where controls are deemed necessary to
ensure that ropes conform to specifications. A representative of the rope manufacturer shall have the option to
be present during these controls.
9.2 Finished rope visual control
Each sample shall be subject to visual examination. The samples shall be selected at random
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