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Nylon Rope (By the Meter)
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.
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 |