What is BS EN 566 - Safety requirements for slings mountaineering equipment about?
BS EN 566 discusses mountaineering equipment with a focus on slings and safety requirements and test methods. BS EN 566 specifies safety requirements and test methods for slings used for mountaineering including climbing.
Who is BS EN 566 - Safety requirements for slings mountaineering equipment for?
BS EN 566 on safety measures for slings mountaineering equipment is useful for:
- Manufacturers of mountaineering equipment
- Trekking expedition companies
- Rescue workers
- Professional mountaineers
Why should you use BS EN 566 - Safety requirements for slings mountaineering equipment?
BS EN 566 provides a text that is based on the former UIAA-Standard J (Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme), which has been developed with international participation. BS EN 566 is one of a package of standards for mountaineering equipment.
BS EN 566 discusses safety requirements, stability, stitching, tensile strength, test methods, stability, preparation, stitching, tensile strength, test sample, conditioning and test conditions, and determination of tensile strength.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 566, you can achieve precision in terms of product functionality.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 566:2017 supersedes EN 566:2006, which is withdrawn. BS EN 566:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 566:2006. These include:
- Requirements and test method for the stability test modified
- Test conditions modified