BS EN 17520:2021
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Mountaineering equipment. Personal belay lanyards. Safety requirements and test methods
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2021 | 18 |
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for lanyards intended to be the primary connection between the climber and the belay stance with the ability to withstand a dynamic impact. Lanyards intended only for positioning (e.g. daisy chain) or energy absorption in via ferrata or lanyards for rope courses are not covered by this document.
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9 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
10 | 4 Safety requirements 4.1 Design and ergonomics 4.2 Dynamic test |
11 | 4.3 Slippage test 5 Test methods 5.1 General 5.2 Performance of dynamic test 5.2.1 Test samples 5.2.2 Conditioning and tests conditions 5.2.3 Measurement of the maximum length L |
12 | 5.2.4 Apparatus for the dynamic strength test 5.2.5 Dynamic strength test 5.2.5.1 Personal belay lanyard 5.2.5.2 Adjustable personal belay lanyard 5.3 Slippage test for adjustable personal belay lanyard 5.3.1 Conditioning and test conditions |
13 | 5.3.2 Determination of slippage 6 Marking 7 Manufacturer’s instructions and information |
15 | Annex A (informative)Standards on mountaineering equipment |
17 | Annex ZA (informative)Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 aimed to be covered |