Blue Polypropylene Rope (Split Film)
Split film Blue Polypropylene Rope is a very inexpensive, lightweight, multi-purpose rope ideal for non-critical applications.
Commonly used in marine, sailing, agricultural, industrial and domestic environments.
Specific uses include: lorry lashings, guide ropes and securing tarpaulins.
Key properties at a glance:
- Rot and water resistant
- Strong and durable
- Floats and does not absorb water
- Lightweight
- Can be spliced
- Made in Europe
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Split Film Polypropylene Technical Details
Resistance | Description |
UV resistance | Moderate |
Abrasion resistance | Moderate |
Rot and mould | Yes |
Chemical | Good resistance to most acids, alkalis. Excellent resistance to oil |
Properties | Description |
Construction | Split film construction |
Fibre | Synthetic |
Quality certified | ISO 9002 |
Appearance | Blue, translucent hue. Smooth & shiny |
Feel | Hard, smooth, slippy surface |
Handling | Very lightweight. Flexible. |
Density | 0.91 |
Strength (dry) | Fairly strong and tough all-round rope, but not suitable for lifting |
Strength (wet) | Same as when dry. No loss of strength |
Shock absorbency | Good |
Elongation at break load | Moderate |
Performance in water | Floats. Does not absorb water. Does not weaken or shrink when wet |
Melting point | 170°C |
Electrical conductivity | Poor |
Biodegradable | No |
Storage | Wet or dry environments |
FAQ’s
Why is split film polypropylene popular?
It’s extremely good value for money whilst also being fairly strong, durable and also thin and very lightweight – for this reason it’s suitable for a range of applications. It’s also water and rot resistant making it ideal for outdoor and marine uses.
Would this product be safe to use when working around live electrical wires?
Yes. One of the major benefits to this material is that is has dielectric qualities, meaning that it is an insulator. It is often used for industrial work around electrical lines for this reason. If you anticipate electrical exposure, this product would be ideal and safe to use.
Will this product float?
Yes. This is another feature that makes polypropylene a popular material for marine and sailing applications.