Test Reports Archive
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,
Roping and rigging equipment compatibility. Industrial round slings are normally used to connect a load or anchor to rigging equipment via shackles. There seems to be an increasing tendency to use these round slings for rope based
Three-way loading of carabiners. This issue is often presented as black-and-white and is rarely given much consideration. Most users know that manufacturers warn against certain loadings but what does this really mean? Carabiner manufacturers show that is
Rope grabs: when will they slip? There are many rope grabs used by technicians including: Personal ascenders Attachment devices for raising people and loads Attachment devices for positioning people and loads Just how much can each of