Test Reports Archive
People often ask what peak impact force can be generated during falls. Impact force depends largely on the mass and velocity of the object at impact and how quickly the object stops. Put simply, the faster something
There have often been discussions about the so called “right” and “wrong” ways to tie a figure-of-8 knot and they seem to focus on whether the strand being loaded is on the “inside” or “outside” of the
It is common for rope technicians to work with two ropes. The secondary rope serves as fall protection if the primary rope is severed. This initiates a sudden load over contact points and places significant forces on
The Capstan Equation is a useful tool for rope technicians to fully understand the behaviour of two materials moving against each other such as ropes and hardware. This article explores this equation and its applications for rope
There are many improvised and proprietary options for both protecting ropes and managing friction over edges. Rope access technicians have opted historically for simple, light weight solutions that provide protection for: limited rope movement during edge transitions,
