Fibre ropes - General specifications (ISO 9554:2019)

This document 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 document also gives some information on the use of fibre ropes and also on their inspection and retirement criteria. This document does not intend to address all of the safety matters associated with its use.