Month: February 2022

FEM welcomes new ISO Technical Specification and withdraws FEM 5.024 on high-performance fibre ropes

As increasing usage shows, modern fibre ropes, manufactured out of high-performance synthetic fibres, are starting to be a promising alternative to the prevalent steel wire ropes. FEM welcomes and supports the publication of the ISO technical specification on Safe use of high-performance fibre ropes in crane applications (ISO/TS 23624:2021). This new technical specification provides guidance… Read more »

FEM welcomes new ISO Technical Specification and withdraws FEM 5.024 on high-performance fibre ropes