What is this BS EN 564 - Safety requirements for accessory cord about?
BS EN 564 discusses mountaineering equipment safety requirements and test methods with a focus on accessory cord. BS EN 564 specifies safety requirements and test methods for accessory cords, supplied on a drum or in separate lengths, for use in mountaineering including climbing.
Who is BS EN 564 - Safety requirements for accessory cord for?
BS EN 564 on safety requirements for accessory cord is useful for:
- Manufacturers of accessory cord
- Trekking expedition companies
- Rescue workers
- Professional mountaineers
Why should you use BS EN 564 - Safety requirements for accessory cord?
BS EN 564 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Union and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 89/686/EEC.
BS EN 564 discusses safety requirements, construction, diameter, tensile strength, mass per unit length, test methods, test sample, determination of tensile strength, and determination of mass per unit length. This allows you to improve safety and manufacture high-quality accessory cord.