LIFE SAFETY ROPE No single type of rope is ideal for every type of operation. Before purchasing, consider your intended use carefully and choose the PMI rope(s) most appropriate for the job you plan to do. Ropes for rappelling or lowering a single person will have different characteristics than ropes for lead climbing. Rescue ropes for heavy loads will differ from ropes used for water rescue. Other considerations include environmental effects, abrasion, ease of handling, and potential for chemical contamination. User instructions for PMI ropes are also available in Spanish.
STATIC KERNMANTLE Traditional American style rigging and rescue rope. With less than 6% elongation at 10% of its minimum breaking strength, it is an excellent choice for lowering and raising because it is very durable and will not ‘creep’ under load like low stretch ropes will.
LOW STRETCH KERNMANTLE According to Cordage Institute standards, measured elongation of Low Stretch rope must be between 6-10% at 10% of its rated minimum breaking strength (MBS). Low Stretch rope is common in Rope Access. It often has a nice hand or knotability, and may be preferable for belaying heavy loads.
ALTERNATIVE FIBERS Before deciding which rope is right for your task, consider the benefits of each fiber. While nylon has more ability to absorb shock, polyester elongates less under load. This means that you should take extra precau- tions to prevent shock loading if you choose to use a static rope made with polyester, but used in the right application, polyester can be a benefit to your system.
ROPE DIAMETER REFERENCE GUIDE 9 mm (23/64")
Expedition Caving, Personal Escape, Fixed Lines. Excellent strength/weight ratio.
10 mm (25/64")
Caving, Rope Access, Single Person Use. Preferred by experi- enced professionals.
11 mm (7/16")
Rigging, Caving, Rope Access, & Rescue. A practical multi - purpose rope.
12.5 mm (1/2")
Fire-Rescue, Rigging in harsh environments. A reliable staple on any fire truck.
16 mm (5/8")
An extra heavy duty work horse that is easy to grip.
ROPE STRENGTH Often a key point in rope selection, rope strength is a function of what the rope is made of, how it is made, and how much fiber is in it. Desired strength must also be balanced against other factors such as diameter (compatibility with other gear), weight, flexibility, and anticipated use. How strong is strong enough?
PMI’s 11 mm Classic Static Rope has an MBS, commonly referred to as “minimum breaking strength”, of about 6,700 lbf. PMI Classic 12.5 mm has an MBS of over 9,000 lbf. This means that this is how strong you can expect the rope to be (ex- cluding variables such as knots, rigging, etc.), not how much force you should ap- ply to it.
Unless otherwise noted, all of the break- ing strengths use the Three Sigma system of test results. Under this system, random samples are tested to failure, then the value of three standard deviations are subtracted from the average breaking strength to determine the reported value.
ROPE PROPERTIES Static or Low Stretch ropes intended for life safety applications are always clearly noted as being for that purpose, and should be labeled in accordance with appropriate life safety equipment standards. In the U.S., test methods for static and low stretch ropes are set by the Cordage Institute. Look for ropes tested to Cordage Institute standard number CI 1801.
Commodity ropes, such as clothesline, tie downs, or hardware store rope should not be used for life safety.
WARNING
High angle rope techniques are inherently dangerous. Please take the time to read and understand this catalog and all instructions that come with the equipment you purchase. The information in this catalog is provided for making purchasing decisions only and is NOT a substitute for competent instruction and training in safety techniques. It is the responsibility of the user of this equipment to obtain competent instruction and to take adequate precautions for safety when using this equipment. The equipment described in this catalog is designed and tested for use in rope access, rescue, confined space, climbing, mountaineering and caving. Use in any other application is at the discretion of the user.
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