BS ISO 18692-2:2019,Fibre ropes for offshore stationkeeping — Part 2: Polyester.BS ISO 18692-2:2019 pdf free download here.
BS ISO 18692-2:2019 specifies the main characteristics and test methods of new polyester fibre ropes used for offshore stationkeeping.
NOTE Additional information and guidance can be found in Annex B.
2 Normative references
ISQ 1968, Fibre ropes and cordage – Vocabulary;
ISO 18692-1: 2018, Fibre ropes for offshore stationkeeping – Part 1: General specification;
5.2 Minimum core tenacity
The rope minimum core tenacity shall be 0, 47 N/tex, measured according to ISO 18692-1
All samples tested shall conform with this minimum value.
5.3 Dynamic stiffness at end of bedding-in
The dynamic stiffness at the end of the bedding-in sequence, obtained according to IS0 18691, shall be between 18 and 28.
A different range may be specified by the purchaser.
5.4 Torque properties
Torque-neutral rope or torque-matched rope shall be as defined in ISO 18692-1.
5.5 Cyclic loading performance
The rope shall have demonstrated performance under cycling loading following the requirements of ISO 18692-1.
5.6 Particle ingress protection
Unless otherwise specified, the rope shall be constructed with a protection of the core against the ingress of particles in accordance with ISO 18692-1.
