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Shock-Absorbing Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of nylon with a strand core, this rope bends freely and compensates for sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. You can peel back the cover and remove the core strands to use it in light duty applications, such as tying items together.

Rope with a 5/32” diameter is also known as 550 cord. Rope with a 1/4" or 5/16” diameter is sometimes called paracord.

Rope with a polyester cover resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

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

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Number of Core Strands	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon Cover
1/8"	30	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
5/32"	40	300°	Black with White Core	7	25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/32"	40	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/16"	60	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
7/32"	80	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/4"	40	300°	Black with White Core	7	50, 100, 250, 500	00000000	000
1/4"	100	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	40	300°	Black with White Core	7	50, 100, 250, 500	00000000	000
5/16"	150	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	220	300°	White	__	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/2"	390	300°	White	__	50, 100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
Polyester Cover
5/16"	350	300°	Black/White	__	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	450	300°	Black/White	__	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
7/16"	620	300°	Black/White	__	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1/2"	830	300°	Black/White	__	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
5/8"	1,080	300°	Black/White	__	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

White

Rope has a strand core, which allows it to bend freely. The core is polyester to give the rope stretch resistance.

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

Nylon covers resist rot and mildew. Acrylic-coated covers have a clear acrylic on the outside to reduce wear.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon Cover
7/64"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	00000
1/8"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
9/64"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
5/32"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
3/16"	40	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
Acrylic-Coated Nylon Cover
7/64"	40	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
1/8"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
9/64"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
5/32"	60	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
3/16"	60	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000

Wet-Environment Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of polypropylene, this rope floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet. It also resists acid, oil, and gas. This rope has a braided cover with a strand core, so it bends freely. You can peel back the cover and remove the core strands to use it in light duty tying applications. This rope will not rotate under load.

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

Polypropylene
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	10	300°	Polypropylene	White	250, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
5/32"	20	300°	Polypropylene	White	250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/16"	30	300°	Polypropylene	White	250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
7/32"	40	300°	Polypropylene	White	250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/4"	50	300°	Polypropylene	White	250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	80	300°	Polypropylene	White	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	90	300°	Polypropylene	White	100, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	000

Shock-Absorbing No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Use this nylon rope when you need to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. Rope is rot and mildew resistant, but it can lose up to 20% of its strength when wet. Solid braided construction keeps the rope from flattening during use and disperses wear evenly, making it a good choice for high-friction applications, such as passing through pulleys. 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	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	20	300°	Black	100, 200, 500	00000000	00000
1/8"	20	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
5/32"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
3/16"	50	300°	Black	100, 200, 500	00000000	000
3/16"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
7/32"	70	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
1/4"	90	300°	Black	50, 100, 200, 500	00000000	000
1/4"	90	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
5/16"	125	300°	Black	50, 100, 200, 500	00000000	000
5/16"	125	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
3/8"	150	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
3/8"	175	300°	Black	50, 100, 200, 500	00000000	000
7/16"	250	300°	White	25, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
1/2"	300	300°	Black	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	00000000	000
1/2"	300	300°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
5/8"	500	300°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	00000000	000

Shock-Absorbing Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

Use this nylon rope when you need to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. It is rot and mildew resistant. When wet, the rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. The twisted construction gives this rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	70	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,000	0000000	00000
1/4"	100	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,000, 1,200	0000000	000
5/16"	150	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
3/8"	250	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
1/2"	450	300°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
5/8"	700	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,000	300°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	0000
1"	1,800	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	2,900	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	4,000	300°	White	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000

Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

A braided nylon core protected by a braided cover makes this rope resistant to both wear and sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. The braided construction also prevents the rope from rotating under load. When wet, this rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. It resists rot.

Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.

Polyester-covered rope resists UV rays, oil, and gas.

Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.

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

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon Cover
1/4"	150	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
5/16"	200	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	350	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
7/16"	450	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
1/2"	600	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
9/16"	800	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
5/8"	1,000	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,300	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1"	2,500	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	3,600	300°	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
Polyester Cover
1/4"	200	300°	White with Green Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Cover
1/4"	200	300°	White with Green Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
3/8"	400	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
7/16"	500	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
1/2"	700	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
9/16"	900	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
5/8"	1,150	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
3/4"	1,600	300°	White with Blue Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	00000000	0000

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

Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—Not For Lifting

Often used to tie items down, this rope is made of polyester, which resists stretching. The braided construction and hollow core make it easier to splice than other rope, so you can add a fitting or connect rope together. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications.

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

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	250	350°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	00000
5/16"	350	350°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	300	350°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	450	350°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
7/16"	700	350°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
1/2"	550	350°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	000
1/2"	950	350°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
5/8"	850	350°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/8"	1,400	350°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000