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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

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