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    CIS-1

    Rope Standards CI 1201 – CI 1313 as listed below.
    Includes information on physical properties, design factors, and safe working loads.

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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
    Pages : 7 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: October 2024
    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: October 2024
    Pages: 6 pages

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    CI-1311

    Standard: Polyester (PET) Fiber Rope, Double Braid Construction

    Date: October 2024
    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