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The Cordage Institute's standards, guidelines, and test methods for rope, cordage, and twine products are internationally-recognized publications. These documents can be purchased as downloadable PDFs or as print-on-demand hard copies. No part of any publication may be reproduced in any way or by any means (electronic or mechanical) without the written permission of the Cordage Institute.
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Rope Standards CI 1201 – CI 1313 as listed below.
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CIS-2
Solid Braid Standards, Complete Set
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CI-1201
Standard: Fiber Ropes, General Standard
This standard covers the general characteristics and requirements for all fiber cordage and ropes. It is intended to be used with all individual Cordage Institute standards and is required with the purchase of any standard.Date : May 2014
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CI-1202
Standard: Terminology for Fiber Rope Used in Standards and Guidelines
Date: April 2024
Pages: 12 pages -
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CI-1203
Standard: Hardness Values, 3 and 8-Strand Lay Fiber Ropes
Date: May 2007
Pages: 3 pages -
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CI-1301
Standard: Polypropylene Fiber Rope, 3-Strand Laid and 8-Strand Plaited Constructions
Date : May 2007
Pages : 5 Pages -
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CI-1302
Standard: Polyester/Polyolefin Fiber Rope,3-Strand Laid Construction
Date : June 2017
Page : 6 Pages -
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CI-1303
Standard: Nylon (Polyamide) Fiber Rope, 3-Strand Laid and 8-Strand Plaited Constructions
Date : October 2006
Page : 5 pages -
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CI-1304
Standard: Polyester (PET) Fiber Rope, 3-Strand Laid and 8-Strand Plaited Constructions
Date : October 2008
Pages : 5 pages -
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CI-1305
Standard: Polyester (PET) Fiber Rope, 12-Strand Single Braid Construction
Date: May 2009
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1308
Standard: Manila Fiber Rope, 3-Strand Laid Construction
Date: October 2008
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1310
Standard: Nylon (Polyamide) Fiber Rope, Double Braid Construction
Date: May 2009
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1311
Standard: Polyester (PET) Fiber Rope, Double Braid Construction
Date: May 2009
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1312
Standard: Nylon (Polyamide) Fiber Rope, 12-Strand Single Braid Construction
Date: May 2009
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1313
Standard: Polypropylene (PP) Fiber Rope, 12 and 8-Strand Single Braid Construction
Date: May 2015
Pages: 4 pages -
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CI-1320
Standard: Multifilament Polypropylene (MFP) Fiber Cord/Rope, Solid Braid Construction
Date: May 2006
Pages: 4 pages -
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CI-1321
Standard: Nylon (Polyamide) Fiber Cord/Rope, Solid Braid Construction
Date: May 2006
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1322
Standard: Polyester (PET) Fiber Cord/Rope, Solid Braid Construction
Date: May 2006
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-1401
Guideline: Recommended Safety Practices for Use of Fiber Rope
Date: June 2019
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CI-1500A
Standard: Test Methods for Fiber Rope – Physical Properties
Date: May 2015
Pages: 8 pages -
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CI-1500B
Standard: Test Methods for Fiber Rope – Performance Properties
Date: May 2015
Pages: 15 pages -
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CI-1501
Standard: Hardness Test Method, 3 and 8-Strand Fiber Rope
Date: June 2020
Pages: 10 pages -
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CI-1502
Standard: Test Methods for High Modulus, Reduced Recoil Risk Rope
Date: October 2019
Pages: 15 pages -
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CI-1503
Standard: Test Method for Yarn-on-Yard Abrasion, Polyamide and Polyester
Date: October 2019
Pages: 14 pages -
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CI-1601
Standard: Nylon (Polyamide) Twines, Braided or Twisted Constructions
Date: May 2006
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1620
Standard: Synthetic (Polyolefin) Agricultural Twine
Date: May 2006
Pages: 10 pages -
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CI-1800
Standard: Test Methods for Life Safety Rope and Accessory Cords for Life Safety Applications
Date: June 2017
Pages: 8 pages -
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CI-1801
Standard: Performance Requirements for Low Stretch and Static Life Safety Rope
Date: June 2017
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1803
Standard: Performance Requirements for Kernmantle Cords for Life Accessory Safety Applications
Date: June 2017
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1805
Standard: 3-Strand Life Safety Rope, Moderate Stretch
Date: September 2018
Pages: 8 pages -
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CI-1900
Standard: Copolymer (PP/PE) Fiber Rope, 3-Strand Laid and 8-Strand Plaited Constructions
Date: October 2008
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1901
Standard: Copolymer (PP/PE) Fiber Rope, 12-Strand Braid Construction
Date: May 2012
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1903
Standard: Aramid Fiber Rope, 4-Strand Construction – Reduced Recoil Risk
Date: October 2023
Pages: 7 pages -
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CI-1904
Standard: HMPE Fiber Rope, 4-Strand Construction – Reduced Recoil Risk
Date: October 2023
Pages: 7 pages -
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CI-1905
Standard: Synthetic Roundslings
Date: June 2022
Pages: 15 pages -
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CI-1906
Standard: HMPE Fiber Rope, High Strength 12-Strand Braid Constructions
Date: May 2018
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1907
Standard: HMPE Fiber Rope, Extra High Strength 12-Strand Braid Constructions
Date: May 2018
Pages: 5 pages -
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CI-1908
Standard: HMPE Fiber Rope, 12-Strand Construction – Reduced Recoil Risk
Date: October 2023
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-2001
Guideline: Fiber Rope, Inspection and Retirement Criteria
Provides all the information you need to inspect, evaluate and determine retirement criteria for used fiber ropes.Date: 2024
Pages: 62 pages -
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CI-2002
Guideline: Determination of Cordage Institute Minimum Breaking Strengths
Date: May 2014
Pages: 7 pages -
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CI-2003
Comparative Reference: Fibers for Cable, Cordage, Rope and Twine
Date: June 2022
Pages: 10 pages -
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CI-2004
International Guideline: Safe Use of Life Safety Rope
Date: 2024
Pages: 7 Pages -
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CI-2005
Guideline: Inspection of Kernmantle Ropes for Life Safety Applications
Date: June 2017
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-2009N
Guideline: Performance Requirements for Marine Grade Nylon Yarn for Fiber Rope
Date: June 2013
Pages: 3 pages -
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CI-2009P
Guideline: Performance Requirements for Marine Grade Polyester Yarn for Fiber Rope
Date: March 2012
Pages: 4 pages -
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CI-2010
Guideline: Coatings and Finishes for Ropes
Date: October 2010
Pages: 13 pages -
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CI-2011
Guideline: Coating Applications
Date: May 2014
Pages: 8 pages -
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CI-2013
Guideline: Purpose and Application Methods of Overlay Finishes on Synthetic Fibers and Ropes
Date: June 2020
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-2014
Guideline: Cyclic Bend Over Sheave (CBOS) Testing Guidelines for Synthetic Fiber Ropes
Date: February 2021
Pages: 23 pages -
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CI-2015
Guideline: Abrasion Testing Guidelines for Synthetic Fiber Ropes
Date: June 2020
Pages: 21 pages -
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CI-2017
Guideline: Rotating Wheel External Abrasion Test Guideline for Synthetic Fiber Ropes
Date: February 2021
Pages: 22 pages -
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CI-2100
Guideline: Eye Splice, 3-Strand Fiber Rope
Date: May 2009
Pages: 6 pages -
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CI-2102
Guideline: Double Braided Rope Eye Splice
Date: May 2014
Pages: 16 pages -
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CI-2200
Standard: Performance and Test Methods for Aborist Climbing Ropes
Date: June 2019
Pages: 10 pages
