IS 6590 : 2023 Ropes for Mountaineering — Specifications

ICS 13.340.60; 59.080.50; 97.220.40

PGD 27

Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes requirements for braided rope used generally as climbing ropes for mountaineering or other high-altitude operations, industrial rope access applications and rescue during disaster management.

1.2 The standards cover both semi static and dynamic ropes.