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Polyester Rope (Add a Splice)
Follow the steps below to add a splice or knot to Polyester rope. An excellent all-round general-purpose synthetic rope
Please allow 5 working days for delivery
- Made in Europe, ISO Certified
- From 95p per meter
Polyester Rope Technical Details
Diameter / Weight / Break load
| Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) | Break load (kg)* |
| 6mm | 5.9 | 560 |
| 8mm | 10.5 | 1,020 |
| 10mm | 16.7 | 1,590 |
| 12mm | 24 | 2,270 |
| 14mm | 32.5 | 3,180 |
| 16mm | 42.9 | 4,060 |
| 18mm | 53.9 | 5,080 |
| 20mm | 66.6 | 6,350 |
| 22mm | 80 | 7,610 |
| 24mm | 96 | 9,100 |
*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 | High |
| Abrasion resistance | High |
| Rot and mould | Yes |
| Chemical | Sensitive to alkalis, phenolic compounds and sulphuric acids. Resistant to organic and mineral acids, organic solvents and bleaches |
Properties
| Properties | Description |
| Construction | Twisted 3-strand Polyester |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Appearance | White colour. Very close in appearance to Nylon. Smooth and slightly shiny surface |
| Feel | Very soft to touch |
| Handling | Flexible and easy to handle. Heaver than Nylon |
| Density | 1.38 |
| Strength (dry) |
Very strong all round, general purpose rope. Tensile strength not as high as nylon but greater than Polypropylene |
| Strength (wet) | No loss of strength |
| Shock absorbency | Good |
| Elongation at break load | Low |
| Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
| Creep | Low |
| Performance in water | Sinks but does not swell. Remains soft when wet |
| Melting point | 260°C |
| Electrical conductivity | Moderate |
| Biodegradable | No |
| Storage | Wet or Dry |
| Knot retention | Moderate |
| Can be spliced? | Yes – very easily |
| Can be dyed? | No |