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Mil. Spec. Elastic Cord

This cotton-covered elastic cord meets MIL-C-5651. It stretches up to two times its length. The cord's color indicates the year and quarter of manufacture.

Warning: Never use for lifting applications.

Dia.	Material	Cover Material	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
1/8"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	10	0000000	00000
1/8"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	50	0000000	00000
3/16"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	10	0000000	0000
3/16"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	50	0000000	00000
1/4"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	10	0000000	00000
1/4"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	50	0000000	00000
5/16"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	10	0000000	00000
5/16"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	50	0000000	000000
3/8"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	10	0000000	00000
3/8"	Latex Rubber	Cotton Fabric	Assorted	50	0000000	000000

Comfort-Grip No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Soft cotton makes this rope easy to grip tightly without hurting your hands. A good choice for passing through pulleys and in other high-friction applications, this rope has a solid braided construction, so it distributes wear evenly and won’t flatten during use. It knots easily and won’t rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Cotton
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	8	300°	Brown	100, 300, 600, 1,000, 3,000	000000	00000
1/4"	75	300°	Brown	25, 50, 100	000000	000
5/16"	125	300°	Brown	25, 50, 100	000000	000
3/8"	150	300°	Brown	25, 50, 100	000000	000

Comfort-Grip Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of twisted, soft cotton, this rope is gentle on your hands and has a grooved surface that's easy to hold tight.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Cotton
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	20	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	00000
1/4"	40	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
5/16"	70	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
3/8"	100	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
1/2"	150	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/8"	175	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/4"	225	300°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000

Comfort-Grip Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Also known as sash cord, this rope has a soft cotton cover, so you can grip it without hurting your hands. It's made of nylon to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists rot and mildew. When wet, it can lose up to 20% of its strength. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Length, ft.		Each
3/16"	50	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	000000
7/32"	60	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
1/4"	80	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
9/32"	100	150°	Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
5/16"	100	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
3/8"	150	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
7/16"	250	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
1/2"	300	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Also known as sash cord, this rope has a soft cotton cover, so you can grip it without hurting your hands. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use and has a glazed finish for added wear resistance. Rope knots easily and does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Cover Material	Color	Length, ft.		Each
7/64"	8	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/8"	10	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	0000
9/64"	10	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	0000
5/32"	10	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
3/16"	40	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
7/32"	50	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/4"	60	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
5/16"	100	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
3/8"	100	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/2"	250	150°	Glazed Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Reinforced Wire-Core Rope—Not for Lifting

This soft cotton rope with braided construction allows you to grip it tight without it slipping or hurting your hands. The wire core makes it more wear resistant than rope with a fiber core, and it helps the rope keep its shape, so it won’t stretch with repeated use. Rope does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Cotton
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Wire Dia.	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	70	150°	3/32"	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
1/4"	70	150°	3/32"	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	70	150°	3/32"	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	70	150°	3/32"	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000

Comfort-Grip Twine

Pocket Card

Ball

Cone

This twine is made of soft cotton, so you can grip it without hurting your hands.

Cotton
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.046"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
0.078"	__	40	Not for Lifting	White	150	0000000	0000
1/2 lbs. Ball
0.060"	18	30	Not for Lifting	White	510	0000000	0000
0.075"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	390	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	60	Not for Lifting	White	300	0000000	0000
0.094"	36	70	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.110"	48	80	Not for Lifting	White	180	0000000	0000
0.120"	60	100	Not for Lifting	White	140	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Ball
0.125"	72	120	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
2 1/2 lbs. Cone
0.038"	__	10	Not for Lifting	White	8,230	0000000	00000
0.046"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	6,170	0000000	00000
0.054"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	5,000	0000000	00000
0.062"	__	30	Not for Lifting	White	4,110	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Polished Twine

Ball

Tube

The glazed finish (also referred to as polished) adds wear resistance to this soft cotton twine. You can grip it without hurting your hands.

Glazed Cotton
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
1/2 lbs. Ball
0.058"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	500	0000000	00000
0.080"	60	90	Not for Lifting	White	270	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Tube
0.098"	4 1/2	110	Not for Lifting	White	400	0000000	00000
0.116"	6	110	Not for Lifting	White	320	0000000	00000

Eyeglass Holders

B

C

Secure glasses to a cord to hang them around your neck.

Style C holders have a breakaway cord that prevents injury to the wearer by immediately splitting if caught in machinery.

Style	Material	Adjustability	Length	Features	Choose a Color		Each
B	Cotton Fabric	Adjustable	28"	__	Black, Blue, Red	000000	00000
C	Cotton Fabric	Fixed	24"	Breakaway Cord	Black, Blue, Red, Yellow	000000	0000

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)