ISO 10554-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10554:2009 — Polyamide fibre ropes — Double braid construction. This International Standard specifies requirements for double‑braided polyamide (nylon) ropes, including higher‑strength double braid variants, and gives rules for their designation.

Abstract

ISO 10554:2009 specifies requirements for double braided ropes and for higher‑strength double braided ropes made of polyamide and gives rules for their designation. The document is a short product standard that defines constructional requirements, designation conventions and the scope of application for polyamide double‑braid ropes.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current on ISO review; under systematic review cycles).
• Publication date: December 2009 (Edition 1, 2009).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.50 (Ropes).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: 4 (concise international standard).

Scope

Defines the constructional requirements and designation rules for double‑braided ropes made from polyamide fibres, and sets out requirements applicable both to standard double braid and to higher‑strength double braid constructions. The scope covers the designation system and the essential product characteristics to be declared by suppliers.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and description of double‑braid construction for polyamide fibre ropes.
• Requirements for standard and higher‑strength double‑braid rope variants (material and constructional criteria).
• Rules and notation for rope designation (naming and identification conventions).
• Reference to physical and mechanical property testing methods (for dimensions, elongation and breaking force) used in conjunction with rope specifications.
• Conformance and declaration items suppliers should provide (e.g., construction type, nominal diameter, linear density, minimum breaking force where applicable).

Typical use and users

Used by rope manufacturers, product engineers, procurement/specification teams, testing laboratories and quality managers in industries that employ synthetic fibre ropes — including marine, offshore, industrial lifting/towing, rigging, rescue, and specialised textile product suppliers. It is used to standardise product descriptions and ensure consistent designation and basic performance expectations for double‑braid polyamide ropes.

Related standards

ISO 10554:2009 aligns with and replaces earlier regional standards for polyamide double‑braid construction (for example EN 14685:2004 was superseded by the EN ISO adoption). It is commonly used together with rope test and property standards such as ISO 2307 (Fibre ropes — Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties) for measurement of diameter, linear density, elongation and breaking force.

Keywords

ISO 10554, polyamide, nylon, double braid, ropes, cordage, designation, rope construction, fibre ropes, mechanical properties.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10554:2009 is the International Standard that specifies requirements and designation rules for double‑braided polyamide (nylon) fibre ropes, including higher‑strength double‑braid variants.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the constructional definition of double‑braid polyamide ropes, the requirements for standard and higher‑strength versions, and the rules for how such ropes should be designated and described by manufacturers and suppliers.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Rope manufacturers, technical specifiers, procurement teams, quality and compliance personnel, testing laboratories and industries using synthetic ropes (marine, industrial, rescue, leisure, etc.).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10554:2009 was published in late 2009 (Edition 1) and, according to ISO records, was reviewed and confirmed (remains the current edition) in subsequent ISO review cycles. For regional adoptions, EN versions (EN ISO 10554:2009 / 2010) replaced earlier EN 14685:2004.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the family of fibre‑rope standards maintained by ISO/TC 38 (Textiles) and is commonly used alongside other rope standards (for testing and properties) such as ISO 2307.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Polyamide, double braid, nylon rope, rope construction, designation, fibre ropes, cordage, mechanical properties.