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Scott McCrea wrote:Notification Concerning the Marking of Ropes
Tests done by the UIAA Safety Commission and some rope manufacturers have shown that marking ropes with liquids such as those provided by felt-tipped pens can damage them; even with those markers, sold specifically for marking ropes. The test results have shown a decrease of up to 50% of the rope strength, more correctly: of the energy absorption capacity of the rope (expressed by the number of falls in the standard test method in accordance with the UIAA Standard101).
Therefore the UIAA Safety Commission warns against marking a rope with any substance that has not been specifically approved by the rope manufacturer of that rope.
Scott McCrea wrote:Here is a
Therefore the UIAA Safety Commission warns against marking a rope with any substance that has not been specifically approved by the rope manufacturer of that rope.
Don't worry I found it:
http://www.pmirope.com/rigging-gear/index.aspx?pageID=24&productID=583&productMasterID=583
Dane wrote:What about the colored, nylon dip sold for marking/sealing the ends of ropes? It shouldn't hurt the rope (it is nylon based) and a few separated narrow bands should go through a rack without too much trouble.
Any thoughts?
Ralph E. Powers wrote:Thanks for the replies... makes for a good discussion though huh? Any other ideas... keep 'em coming.
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