What is the difference between a climbing rope and a safety rope?

Mountaineering ropes and safety ropes are both similar and not identical. Broadly speaking, safety rope is a general term, including a variety of safety ropes, mountaineering ropes are mountaineering-related uses for safety protection of ropes, so mountaineering ropes are a more specific use of a small category under the broad category of safety ropes, which can be regarded as a kind of safety ropes. Narrowly speaking, safety ropes usually refer to fire safety ropes or work-at-height safety ropes, and mountaineering ropes are different ropes for different purposes. The two types of ropes follow different technical standards. Mountaineering ropes usually refer to EN1891 static ropes, EN892 power ropes and EN564 auxiliary ropes. Safety ropes usually refer to GA494 fire safety ropes, GB24543 fall protection safety ropes and GB23525 suspension safety ropes.

Mountaineering ropes are commonly made of nylon and polyester (polyester), and safety ropes are usually more often made of polyester (polyester). Nylon ropes are lighter and softer, with a small amount of elasticity, while polyester ropes are relatively stiff to the touch, but have very little elasticity.

Mountaineering ropes are mainly used for outdoor sports such as mountaineering and rock climbing. Mountaineering ropes are usually used for activities such as climbing, fixing ropes, self-protection and using various auxiliary knots on the main rope for protection. Safety ropes are mainly used for working at height and escape and rescue. Safety ropes are often used to escape from high-rise buildings or dangerous places, and to safely lower trapped people to the ground through slow descent.

In summary, climbing ropes and safety ropes each have their own focus in terms of use and performance. Choosing the right rope depends on the specific needs and safety requirements of the activity. Whether you are climbing or working at height, the correct use of the appropriate rope is an important factor in ensuring safety.