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Extra-Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

Softer than all other grip-tight rope, this manila rope is more comfortable to grip. Its twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, so you can grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Manila
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	40	160°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 1,200	0000000	00000
3/8"	100	160°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
1/2"	150	160°	Brown	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
5/8"	300	160°	Brown	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
3/4"	400	160°	Brown	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
7/8"	375	160°	Brown	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1"	650	160°	Brown	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 600, 1,200	0000000	0000
1 1/8"	900	160°	Brown	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	1,000	160°	Brown	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	1,300	160°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
2"	2,300	160°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000

Easy-Knot Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

The rough texture of this sisal rope allows it to make tight and long-lasting knots. It has a twisted construction that makes it easy to hold tight without slipping.

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

Sisal
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	20	180°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 500, 2,000	0000000	00000
1/4"	30	180°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	50	180°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	70	180°	Brown	Yes	100, 200, 500	0000000	000
1/2"	100	180°	Brown	Yes	50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	000
3/4"	250	180°	Brown	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 500	0000000	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	000000

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 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 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

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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 Waxed Twine

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Treated with wax to resist mildew, this linen twine is often used as lacing cord in electrical applications. You can grip it without hurting your hands.

Waxed Linen
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
9 3/8 lbs. Tube
0.040"	6	30	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	450	0000000	000000
0.046"	8	40	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	330	0000000	00000
0.056"	12	70	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	220	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Polished Twine

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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

Easy-Knot Twine

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Spool

This jute twine is softer than sisal twine for a more comfortable grip, but more coarse than cotton for a tighter knot.

Jute
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.094"	14	40	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	0000000	00000
1/2 lbs. Tube
0.078"	24	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	210	0000000	0000
0.141"	24	120	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	0000000	0000
50 lbs. Spool
0.078"	28	80	Not for Lifting	Brown	24,400	0000000	000000
0.141"	28	140	Not for Lifting	Brown	14,650	0000000	000000

Coarse Easy-Knot Twine

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Spool

The coarsest of our twine, use this sisal twine for the longest-lasting knots.

Sisal
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.094"	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	150	0000000	00000
10 lbs. Tube
0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	3,000	000000	00000
0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	1,470	000000	00000
50 lbs. Spool
0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	15,000	000000	000000
0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	7,350	000000	000000

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