Rope ladders
Commando rope ladder
- Diameter8 mm
- Weight± 3.5 kg
Specifications
The ladders are made of 8 mm braided core-sheath rope in polyester (PES) and aluminium rungs.
| Length | 10 m (other lengths to order) |
| Rungs | 40 aluminium rungs per 10 m – length 20 cm, Ø 25 mm |
| Rope material | polyester (PES) |
| Type of rope | core-sheath rope, double braided (braided core) |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Colour | white, black or olive green |
| Weight | ± 3.5 kg |
| Working load limit (WLL) | 200 kg or 2 persons |
Rope ladder as used by the Belgian army. The ladders can be coupled together and are reversible.
€375.00 / piece excl. VAT
Mechanical properties
Overview of the mechanical properties, in accordance with the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC):
| Rope diameter | 8 mm |
| Static breaking strength of the rope | > 11.5 kN (± 1,150 kg) |
| Breaking strength with knot (rungs mounted) | > 6 kN per rope (± 600 kg) |
| Ladder (with 2 ropes) | 11.5 kN (± 1,150 kg) |
| Safety factor | 5:1 |
| Working load limit (WLL) | 200 kg or 2 persons |
Features
- Standard length 10 m, other lengths to order
- 40 aluminium rungs per 10 m – length 20 cm, outer diameter 25 mm
- Sewn loops at both ends (2 at the top, 2 at the bottom), so ladders can be coupled with a carabiner or quick link
- The ladders are reversible
- The rungs have protective rings in the drilled holes so the rope is not damaged
- The loops have polyamide or metal eyes that protect the rope against friction
- The stitching is covered with PVC shrink tubing for protection
- Weight ± 3.5 kg
Life span and maintenance
The life span depends strongly on use. Use and storage combined must not exceed 15 years: at most 10 years of use and 5 years of storage.
- Hanging the ladder outdoors causes some UV degradation and shortens its life.
- Avoid contact with acids and bases.
- If the sheath is seriously damaged, the ladder must be taken out of use.
Maintenance: rinse with lukewarm water and clean with a mild soap.
Inspection: check the ladder in daylight before use. If in doubt, contact us.
Use
The rope ladders can be coupled with carabiners or a quick link.
A rope ladder is not personal protective equipment: anyone climbing the ladder must always be secured with a climbing rope and a harness with fall protection.
Caution: each person must be secured on a separate rope. Otherwise the safety rope may be overloaded if someone falls or the ladder breaks.
Regardless of the number of coupled elements, the rope ladder may be used by no more than two people at a time.
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