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Nylon Rope
Nylon rope sold as a coil or by the meter, ideal for applications where shock absorbency and strength is required e.g.: lifting, towing, mooring, winching.
- Made in Europe – ISO certified
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Nylon Rope Technical Details
Diameter / Weight / Break load
Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) | Break load (kg)* |
6mm | 4.95 | 750 |
8mm | 8.8 | 1,350 |
10mm | 13.6 | 2,080 |
12mm | 19.5 | 3,000 |
14mm | 26 | 4,100 |
16mm | 34 | 5,300 |
18mm | 44 | 6,700 |
20mm | 54 | 8,300 |
22mm | 66 | 9,990 |
24mm | 78 | 12,030 |
28mm | 106 | 15,800 |
32mm | 138 | 20,000 |
36mm | 176 | 24,900 |
*Break load for indication purposes only. Not test certified. Break loads will also lower as a result of splicing and knotting.
Resistance
Resistance | Description |
UV resistance | Good |
Abrasion resistance | Good |
Rot and mould | Yes |
Chemical | Limited resistance to acids. Resistant to alkalis at normal temperatures |
Properties
Properties | Description |
Construction | Twisted 3-strand |
Material | Synthetic – Nylon |
Quality certified | EN ISO 1140 – 2004 |
Appearance | Off-white. Smooth, silky & shiny |
Feel | Smooth & soft to touch. Not ‘plasticky’ |
Handling | Easy handling, pliable & flexible |
Density | 1.14 |
Strength (dry) | Very strong general purpose rope. Strongest of ropes stocked |
Strength (wet) | Estimated 10% – 15% reduction in strength |
Shock absorbency | High: excellent |
Elongation at break load | High |
Stretch (elasticity) | High |
Performance in water | Sinks, absorbs 2-8% water. Weakens when wet |
Melting point | 215°C |
Electrical conductivity | Poor |
Biodegradable | No |
Storage | Wet and dry environments |
Knot retention | Moderate |
Can be spliced? | Yes – easily |
Can be cut? | Yes – but will unravel at ends. Recommend ordering to custom length |
Can be dyed? | Yes with all purpose dye |
Additional note | Will recoil with great amount of stored energy, back directly in the path of pull if broken while in use |