Manila Sold By The Metre
Grade 1 Manila rope sold by the meter. Used in many applications such as decking and handrails as well as industrial applications. Also available with custom spliced rope ends
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Manila Rope Technical Details
Ordering the right amount of rope
As a natural fibre rope, Manila will shrink when wet and lengthen once dry. When calculating the length you need, factor in an additional 10% to your order.
Note: The diameter of the rope is measured during manufacture whilst the rope is under tension. Natural ropes may therefore have a slightly larger diameter than stated.
Diameter / Weight / Break load
Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) | Break load (kg)* |
6mm | 6 | 295 |
8mm | 12 | 515 |
10mm | 15 | 794 |
12mm | 23 | 1,132 |
14mm | 31 | 1,520 |
16mm | 42 | 1,969 |
18mm | 48 | 2,478 |
20mm | 61 | 3,040 |
22mm | 73 | 3,662 |
24mm | 88 | 4,334 |
28mm | 117 | 5,834 |
32mm | 154 | 7,556 |
36mm | 169 | 9,494 |
40mm | 242 | 11,625 |
*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 | Poor |
Rot and mould | No |
Chemical | Poor resistance to acids. Good resistance to alkalis |
Properties
Properties | Description |
Construction | Twisted 3-strand, natural fibre rope made from the leaves of the Abacá, relative of the banana plant, native to the Philippines |
Material | 100% natural Grade 1 Manila |
Quality certified | EN ISO 1181 – 2004 |
Appearance | Rich golden dark brown. Textured with course, stiff hairs |
Feel | Hard, course & hairy. Not soft or smooth |
Handling | Good flexibility. Rougher on the hands than Jute. Sheds hairs. May have some odour |
Density | 1.38 |
Strength (dry) |
Good. Stronger than Sisal. Half strength of comparable size synthetics |
Shock absorbency | Poor |
Elongation at break load | Low |
Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
Performance in water | Sinks, will shrink in length and expand in girth when wet. Good natural resistance to salt water damage |
Charring Point |
177°C |
Shrinkage |
Will be greater the first time it is wet. Consider immersing in water, then drying rope out before first use so shrinkage is less than it would be if it had never been wet |
Electrical conductivity | High |
Biodegradable | Yes |
Storage | Dry only |
Knot retention | Very good. Note – knots become harder and more difficult to untie when wet |
Can be spliced? | Yes – easily |
Treatment | Has been treated with mineral oil |