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Polyethylene Rope
Polyethylene rope is suitable for a variety of outdoor and marine applications where high breaking strain is not required.
Commonly used in fishing, sailing, gardening, camping and construction, and is also used to make pet leads. Sold by the coil.
Key properties at a glance:
- Abrasion, UV, rot and water resistant
- Retains shape when wet
- No loss of strength when wet
- Floats and does not absorb water
- Good shock absorbency
- Made in Europe
Related: Rope, Polypropylene, Hardware, Commercial Fishing
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6mm
220m Coil
60 kg
418 KG
Yes
Polyethylene
Twisted 3 strand
Orange
Low elasticity
Good
Moderate
Does not char
Yes
Yes
Good
Good
0.95
Yes
Hard & Smooth
No Change
None
No Treatment
No
Moderate
Easy
Europe
£31.99 inc. VAT
8mm
220m Coil
104 kg
725 KG
Yes
Polyethylene
Twisted 3 strand
Orange
Low elasticity
Good
Moderate
Does not char
Yes
No
Good
Good
0.95
Yes
Hard & Smooth
No Change
None
No Treatment
No
Moderate
Easy
Europe
£52.99 inc. VAT
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10mm
220m Coil
159 kg
1111 KG
Yes
Polyethylene
Twisted 3 strand
Orange
Low elasticity
Good
Moderate
Does not char
Yes
No
Good
Good
0.95
Yes
Hard & Smooth
No Change
None
No Treatment
No
Moderate
Easy
Europe
£81.99 inc. VAT
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Polyethylene Rope Technical Details
Diameter / Weight / Break load
| Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) | Break load (kg)* |
| 8mm | 6.5 | 725 |
| 10mm | 10.9 | 1,111 |
| 12mm | 15.5 | 1,581 |
| 14mm | 19.5 | 2,132 |
| 16mm | 27 | 2,753 |
| 18mm | 33.8 | 3,447 |
| 20mm | 41 | 4,211 |
| 22mm | 49.8 | 5,078 |
| 24mm | 58.8 | 5,996 |
| 28mm | 79.2 | 8,076 |
| 32mm | 102 | 10,401 |
| 36mm | 128 | 13,052 |
*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 | Moderate |
| Abrasion resistance | Good |
| Rot and mould | Yes |
| Chemical | Resistant to most acids, alkalis and oils |
Properties
| Properties | Description |
| Construction | Twisted 3-strand, monofilament construction |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Quality certified | ISO 9002 |
| Appearance | Bright orange. Smooth, synthetic with shine |
| Feel | Hard, smooth, slippy surface |
| Handling | Lightweight & flexible. Heavier than Polyprop |
| Density | 0.95 |
| Strength (dry) | Moderate. Not for jobs requiring high breaking strain. Weaker than Polyprop |
| Strength (wet) | Same as when dry. No loss of strength |
| Shock absorbency | Moderate |
| Elongation at break load | Low |
| Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
| Performance in water | Floats. Does not absorb water. Does not weaken or change shape |
| Melting point | 140°C |
| Electrical conductivity | Poor |
| Biodegradable | No |
| Storage | Wet or dry environments |
| Knot retention | Moderate |
| Can be spliced? | Yes – easily |