As more dynamic applications adopt fibre rope technologies, understanding the mechanisms that define rope performance and its dependence on hardware interactions has become a critical element to the success of high performance fibre ropes. Dynamic mechanisms affecting rope behaviour and performance include mechanical wear, dynamic loading and the related need for energy absorption, rope recoil and heat generation, among others. Understanding of these mechanisms not only provides insights into product design and field operations, but also important information for supporting the design of interacting hardware. Equipped with this new information and newly developed rope technologies, we will discuss how to mitigate these mechanisms and best practices to further improve load management and operational safety.
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