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Manila Rope (Add a Splice)
Follow the steps below to add a splice or knot to Manila rope. Manila rope is visually impactful and frequently used in decorative and landscaping applications.
Please allow 5 working days for delivery
- 100% natural (Grade 1 Manila)
- Break load certified
- From 52p per meter
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£10.59 inc. VATDiameter : 40mmLength : Sold by MeterBreak load : 11625 KGBreak Load Certified? : YesSafe Working Load : 1661 kgMaterial : ManilaConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BrownStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion resistance : PoorUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelting Point : Does not meltCharring Point : 177CRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : Increase 10%Acid Resistance : PoorAlkali Resistance : GoodDensity : 1.38Floats? : NoHandling : Hard & FibrousOdour : Faint EarthyTreated With : Mineral Oil MixSafe for Animals : UnknownKnot Retention : Very GoodEase of Splicing : Very GoodManufactured In : Philippines
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 |