ISO 10325-2018 PDF

Full title and description

Fibre ropes — High modulus polyethylene — 8-strand braided ropes, 12-strand braided ropes and covered ropes. This International Standard specifies requirements and designation rules for general-purpose braided and covered ropes manufactured from high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE).

Abstract

This document specifies requirements for 8‑strand braided ropes, 12‑strand braided ropes, and covered rope constructions made of high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), and gives rules for their designation. It notes that many HMPE grades exist and that manufacturers should be consulted to ensure a rope design meets specific application requirements.

General information

• Status: Published; last reviewed and confirmed in 2024 (standard under periodic review; to be revised).
• Publication date: 2018-09 (Edition 2, 2018).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), developed by ISO/TC 38 (Textiles).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.50 (Ropes).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2018).
• Number of pages: 6 (concise technical International Standard).

Scope

ISO 10325:2018 covers general-purpose 8‑strand and 12‑strand braided ropes and covered rope constructions made from HMPE. The scope includes requirements and rules for designation; it is not intended to cover every HMPE grade or every possible product performance variation, and indicates the rope manufacturer should be consulted for application-specific designs.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and designation rules for 8‑strand and 12‑strand braided HMPE ropes and covered constructions.
• General requirements appropriate to HMPE fibre ropes (construction, identification and marking for designation).
• Recognition that HMPE fibres and rope grades vary; manufacturer consultation required to match rope design to application.
• Placement within the wider family of fibre‑rope standards (used in conjunction with other ISO/TC 38 rope standards where specific tests or offshore requirements are needed).

Typical use and users

Primary users include rope manufacturers, procurement and quality teams, test laboratories, and technical buyers in maritime, offshore, fishing, commercial shipping and industrial lifting/rigging sectors. HMPE braided and covered ropes specified by this standard are commonly applied for mooring/towing lines, hawsers, lifting slings and other situations where high strength-to-weight ratio and low stretch are required.

Related standards

ISO 10325:2018 replaces ISO 10325:2009 (withdrawn). The ISO ICS grouping for ropes includes related standards such as ISO 9554 (General specifications for fibre ropes), ISO 18692 (fibre ropes for offshore stationkeeping) and other material‑specific rope standards (polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, etc.). An ISO final draft (ISO/FDIS 10325) for a further revision has been recorded as under development.

Keywords

ISO 10325, HMPE, high modulus polyethylene, fibre ropes, 8‑strand braided, 12‑strand braided, covered ropes, rope designation, ISO/TC 38, ropes (ICS 59.080.50).

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10325:2018 is an International Standard that specifies requirements and designation rules for 8‑strand and 12‑strand braided ropes and covered rope constructions made from high modulus polyethylene (HMPE).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general‑purpose HMPE braided and covered rope constructions, their designation rules and high‑level requirements; it is not exhaustive for every HMPE grade or performance parameter and recommends consultation with the rope manufacturer for application‑specific designs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Rope manufacturers, testing laboratories, procurement and quality engineers, and technical users in marine, offshore, fishing, shipping and industrial lifting/rigging sectors use this standard to specify and identify HMPE braided and covered ropes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10325:2018 is the current published edition (Edition 2, 2018); the ISO record shows it was reviewed and confirmed in 2024. A further revision (ISO/FDIS 10325) has been recorded as under development and may replace it once approved.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10325 sits within the family of ISO fibre‑rope standards (ICS 59.080.50) and is complemented by related standards such as ISO 9554 (general rope specifications), ISO 18692 (offshore stationkeeping series) and various material‑specific rope standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: HMPE (high modulus polyethylene), fibre ropes, braided ropes, covered ropes, 8‑strand, 12‑strand, rope designation, ISO/TC 38, ICS 59.080.50.