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Wet-Environment Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

Also known as Dyneema and comparable to Spectra, this rope is made of high-performance polyethylene that remains strong even when wet. It is often used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope. This rope resists UV rays and will float in water. It's braided with a hollow core, so it's easier to splice than other rope for adding a fitting or connecting rope together. It knots easily and does not rotate under load. A polyurethane coating provides additional resistance to wear in high-friction applications.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyurethane-Coated Dyneema Fiber
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	450	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	00000
1/4"	1,500	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	0000
5/16"	2,400	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	0000
3/8"	3,500	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	0000
7/16"	4,300	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	0000
1/2"	6,100	150°	Yes	Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	000000	0000

Wet-Environment Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Strong even when wet, this rope is a high-performance polyethylene comparable to Spectra and Dyneema. It is commonly used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope due to its superior strength to weight ratio. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. This rope knots easily and won’t rotate under load. Made of polyester, the cover also resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance. This rope is also core supported, so the rope holds the weight of a load with its core. This means if the cover is damaged, you can repair it without impacting the rope’s capacity.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyethylene
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Features	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyester Cover
1/4"	800	150°	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	__	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	00000000	00000
5/16"	1,400	150°	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	__	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	00000000	0000
3/8"	2,000	150°	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	__	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	00000000	0000
1/2"	4,000	150°	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	__	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	00000000	0000
Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Cover
1/4"	760	150°	White with Red Strands	Yes	Core Supported	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
5/16"	1,280	150°	White with Red Strands	Yes	Core Supported	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
3/8"	1,660	150°	White with Red Strands	Yes	Core Supported	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
7/16"	1,980	150°	White with Red Strands	Yes	Core Supported	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000
1/2"	2,640	150°	White with Red Strands	Yes	Core Supported	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	0000

Long-Life Ultra-Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Made from a blend of high-performance polyester and polyethylene with a polyurethane coating, this rope has the greatest wear resistance of any rope we offer. It will stand up to high-friction applications, such as lifting heavy loads with a multiple pulley system. In addition to being long lasting, this rope also resists stretching and slipping. The polyester used for this rope is also known as Vectran; the polyethylene is comparable to Dyneema and Spectra. Braided with a hollow core, this rope is easier to splice than other rope when adding a fitting or connecting rope. It does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester/Polyethylene Blend
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	375	150°	Yellow	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
3/16"	1,000	150°	Yellow	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1/4"	1,500	150°	Yellow	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000

Rope with Eye on Both Ends—Not for Lifting

Rope has an eye on both ends to save time when attaching to tie downs and hooks. It knots easily and won’t rotate under load. Polyethylene rope is strong even when wet. Its performance is comparable to Spectra and Dyneema. It’s commonly used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope because of its excellent strength to weight ratio.

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

				Eye
Length	Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Style	Lg.	Color		Each
Polyethylene—Braided Polyethylene Cover with Hollow Core
20 ft.	1/2"	5,800	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	0000000
20 ft.	9/16"	7,100	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	000000
20 ft.	5/8"	9,200	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	000000
30 ft.	1/2"	5,800	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	000000
30 ft.	9/16"	7,100	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	000000
30 ft.	5/8"	9,200	150°	Woven	6"	Gray	00000000	000000