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Double Braid Polyester (with eyes) High tenacity polyester fiber with a double braid construction. Excellent …
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Double Braid Nylon (with eyes) High tenacity nylon fiber with a double braid construction. Excellent abrasion…
View specs →**Factory spliced eyes at both ends** Key Features: High energy absorption High Strength Good dielectri…
View specs →**Multifilament Polyester** Key Features: High energy absorption High Strength Good dielectric properti…
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DIAMOND BRAID POLYESTER- DURABLE, GOOD STRENGTH, LOW ELONGATION, EXCELLENT U.V.AND ABRASION RESISTANCE. AVAIL…
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Diamond Braid Cotton Available in 500' or 1000' Spools Available in White
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Diamond Braid Texturized Polypropylene Economical Lightweight Knots well Available in white
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Flexible, economical, can be stored wet, floats. Standard color white. Also available in a wide variety of c…
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Diamond Braid Nylon Great strength Works well in wet applications Excellent abrasion resistance Good UV…
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MORE ECONOMICAL THAN NYLON OR POLYESTER,AVAILABLE IN COLORS OR WHITE. MEDIUM UV RESISTANCE, FLOATS, LIGHTER W…
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THIS CONSTRUCTION WILL USE NYLON AS THE COVER, BRAIDED OVER GALVANIZED AIRCRAFT CABLE. THE APPLICATION IS CO…
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LOW STRETCH, EXCELLENT UV RESISTANCE, HIGH STRENGTH COMPARABLE TO NYLON FEATURES & BENEFITS: LESS STRETCH.…
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THIS CONSTRUCTION WILL USE POLYESTER AS THE COVER, BRAIDED OVER GALVANIZED AIRCRAFT CABLE. THE APPLICATION IS…
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Solid Braid Nylon Extremely Strong Lightweight Soft to the touch Resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and m…
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Cotton blend construction, synthetic or cotton core, easy handling, knots well. Available in White or Black.
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COMBINATION OF POLYESTER AND POLYPROPYLENEHIGH STRENGTH AND ECONOMICALOSHA APPROVED FOR SCAFFOLD USEGOOD DIELE…
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PREMIUM GRADE, U.V., STABILIZED POLYPROPYLENE FIBER, ECONOMICAL, LIGHTWEIGHT, FLOATS, ROT PROOF, RESISTS OIL, …
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FEATURES & BENEFITS: NYLON IS KNOWN FOR STRENGTH,BALANCED AND SHOCK ABSORBENT, RESISTANT TO ABRASION,MILDE…
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FILM, 40% STRONGER THAN STANDARD, POLYPRO, LIGHTER THAN NYLON ROPE WITH SAME, APPROXIMATE STRENGTH WITH, LESS …
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Excellent strength and abrasion qualities. Great U.V. resistance. low stretch, handles easily. Color: natur…
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3 strand twisted cotton Features and benefits: Low stretch Soft and pliable Easy to splice Light duty …
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3 strand twisted cotton colors Features and benefits: Low stretch Soft and pliable Easy to splice Light…
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3 strand twisted cotton colors Features and benefits: Low stretch Soft and pliable Easy to splice Light…
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Hollow Braid Monofilament Polypropylene An excellent, cost effective, versatile, and easy splicing rope. Used…
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Manila is a classic rope. Made from natural fiber providing low stretch and superb knot holding ability. Biode…
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**Perfect alternative to using natural manila** Key Features: Unmanila is a TAN polypropylene rope made to …
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Unique construction allows this cord to have excellent flexibility, good strength, knot holding, and low elong…
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ELASTIC CORE WITH A POLYESTER COVER IS STANDARD WHITE WITH BLACK TRACER. WE ALSO OFFER SOLID AND MULTI COLORS.…
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The product is constructed of 100% nylon with seven strand high strength core covered by a smooth jacket yield…
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Twisted polypropylene in buckets.
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Twisted Trash Rope or "Leaving Line" Features and benefits: Made from varying colors and sizes of yarn. …
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**Multifilament Polyester** Key Features: Printed with sequential footage marking for accurate measuremen…
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Technical Information: Material: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Specific Gravity: 0.98 (Floats) …
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A quick reference for choosing the right fiber. Values are typical; contact us for specifications on a particular product.
| Property | Cotton (Spun Yarn) | Nylon (Multi-filament) | Polyester (Multi-filament) | Polypropylene (Multi-filament) | Polypropylene (Monofilament) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Tenacity (Grams per Denier) | 3 to 5 gpd | 5.9 to 9.5 gpd | 6.0 to 9.5 gpd | 2.5 to 8.0 gpd | 3.5 to 7.0 gpd |
| Stretch Elongation at Break Point (%) | 3% to 7% | 15% to 28% | 12% to 14% | 20% to 100% | 14% to 30% |
| Elastic Recovery (%) | 74% at 2% 45% at 5% | 99% at 2% 89% at 3% | 99% at 2% 88% at 5% | 98% at 5% 95% at 10% | 98% at 5% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.54 | 1.14 | 1.38 | 0.91 (Floats) | 0.91 (Floats) |
| Moisture Absorbency | Good resistance | Excellent resistance | Excellent resistance | Good resistance | Good resistance |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good resistance | Excellent resistance | Excellent resistance | Good resistance | Good resistance |
| Effect of Heat | Decomposes 302°F | Yellows at 300°F Melts at 482°F | Melts at 482°F | 59% tensile at 200°F Melts at 320°F | 50% tensile at 200°F Melts at 330°F |
| Effects of Age | Negligible | None | None | Negligible | Negligible |
| Effects of Sunlight | Loses strength | Loses strength after prolonged exposure | Loses strength after prolonged exposure | Good resistance to indirect sunlight | Good resistance if uv-stabilized |
| Effects of Acids | Disintegrates in concentrated solutions | Good resistance Dissolves in sulfuric acids | Good resistance Dissolves in sulfuric acids | Good resistance except with oxidizing agents | Good resistance except with oxidizing agents |
| Effects of Alkalis | Swelling, but no damage | Inert | Moderate | Good resistance | Good resistance |
| Effects of Organic Solutions | Resistant to common solvents | Resistant. Soluble in phenolic and formic acid | Resistant. Soluble in phenolic acid | Insoluble in most except chlorinated hydrocarbons | Insoluble in most except chlorinated hydrocarbons |
| Resistance to Moths | Not attacked | Not attacked | Not attacked | Not attacked | Not attacked |
| Resistance to Mildew | Poor unless bleached | Not attacked | Not attacked | Not attacked | Not attacked |
| Identification | Melts before burning. Burns rapidly | Melts before burning. Forms hard bead. Celery odor | Floats. Forms hard bead. Pungent odor | Melts before burning. Burning asphalt odor | Floats. Melts before burning. Burning asphalt odor |