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Sisal By the Metre
High-quality natural Sisal rope, ideal for crafts, gardening, bundling, and making cat scratching posts.
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Sisal Rope Technical Details
Ordering the right length
Sisal will shrink when wet and lengthen once dry. When measuring the length you should allow for an additional 10% which should cover you.
Note: Because the diameter is measured whilst the rope is under tension during its manufacture, its diameter may be slightly larger than stated.
Diameter / Weight / Break load
| Diameter | Weight per 220m (kg) | Break load (kg)* |
| 6mm | 6 | 263 |
| 8mm | 12 | 459 |
| 10mm | 15 | 707 |
| 12mm | 23 | 1,006 |
| 14mm | 31 | 1,357 |
| 16mm | 42 | 1,754 |
| 18mm | 48 | 2,203 |
| 20mm | 61 | 2,703 |
| 24mm | 88 | 3,856 |
| 28mm | 117 | 5,202 |
| 32mm | 154 | 6,732 |
| 36mm | 196 | 8,456 |
*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 | Acids: poor resistance. Alkalis: good. Moderate resistance to oil & gas |
Properties
| Properties | Description |
| Construction | Twisted 3-strand |
| Material | 100% natural. Made from natural fibres from the Agave Sisalana plant (Sisal) |
| Quality certified | ISO 9002 |
| Appearance | Very light, sandy, straw colour. Natural, traditional look |
| Feel | Course, stiff and hairy. Less dense & slightly softer than Manila |
| Handling | Pliable, flexible. May be rough on hands with continued handling. Treat to soften |
| Density | 1.35 |
| Strength (dry) | Lower strength than Manila & other synthetic ropes. Suited to lighter or temporary loads or for decorative effect |
| Shock absorbency | Poor |
| Elongation at break load | Low |
| Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
| Performance in water | Absorbs water and will sink. Length will shrink and girth will expand |
| Melting/ charring point | Chars at 165°C |
| Electrical conductivity | Very poor |
| Biodegradable | Yes |
| Storage | Dry only – DO NOT store in wet environment |
| Knot retention | Good |
| Can be spliced? | Yes |
| Can be cut? | Yes – will unravel at ends |
| Can be dyed? | Yes with liquid dye |
| Treatment | Has been treated with vegetable oil |
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£2.29 inc. VATMaterial : Galvanised steelFits Rope Diameter : 16mm-18mmOverall Length (A) : 87mmInside Width (B) : 38mmOverall Thickness (D) : 23mmGroove Width (E) : 20mmRope Thimble : x1Hard Eye Splice : YesProtects rope from abrasion : YesUse with Natural Rope : YesUse with Synthetic Rope : YesUse with Wire Rope & Cables : YesEase of Use : EasyTools Required : NoneAccessories Required : Rope GripsAttach to Rope : Rope GripsColour : SilverHandling : Hard & smoothSuited to Indoor Use : YesSuited to Outdoor Use : YesCorrosion Resistant : YesUV Resistant : YesCan Withstand Salt Water : No
