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	Construction Construction

	Braided
	Braided Cover with Braided Core
	Braided with Hollow Core
	Braided Cover with Strand Core
	Braided with Wire Rope Core

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Color Color

	Material Material

Aramid

Cotton

Plastic

	Attachment Type Attachment Type


Plain	Eye

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	Capacity Capacity

4,000 lbs. or greater

	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

	Container Size Container Size

1/4 lbs.

1/2 lbs.

1 lbs.

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Container Type Container Type

Spool

Tube

Pocket Card

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Trade Size Trade Size

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 175° F

175° to 249° F

250° to 399° F

	Cover Material Cover Material

Plastic

Cotton

	Number of Core Strands Number of Core Strands

	Wire Diameter Wire Diameter

3/32"

1/8"

5/32"

	Cover Finish Cover Finish

142 Products

Twine and Thread

Wear-Resistant High-Strength Twine

The braided construction makes this twine more wear resistant and less likely to unravel than twisted twine.

Weather- and Wear-Resistant Twine

With excellent resistance to UV rays and rot, this polyester twine is a great choice for outdoor use. It has a wear-resistant braided construction that makes it less likely to unravel.

Rope—Not for Lifting

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

The core is polyester to give the rope stretch resistance.

Shock-Absorbing Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

All-nylon construction allows this rope to compensate for sudden force.

Shock-Absorbing No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Use this nylon rope when you need to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines.

Low-Stretch No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as tie-down applications.

Wet-Environment No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

This polypropylene rope floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet.

Comfort-Grip Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Also known as sash cord, this rope has a soft cotton cover, so you can grip it without hurting your hands.

Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications.

Comfort-Grip Shock-Absorbing
Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Also known as sash cord, this rope has a soft cotton cover, so you can grip it without hurting your hands.

High-Strength Shock-Absorbing
Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

This rope shares the weight of a load between the inner core and outer cover, giving it added strength.

Shock-Absorbing Reinforced
Wire-Core Rope—Not for Lifting

Often used with pulleys and sheaves, this nylon rope is more wear resistant than cotton, and has more stretch to help compensate for sudden force.

Comfort-Grip Reinforced
Wire-Core Rope—Not for Lifting

This soft cotton rope with twisted construction allows you to grip it tight without it slipping or hurting your hands.

Easy-Splice Rope—Not for Lifting

Braided with a hollow core, this rope is easier to splice than other rope, so you can add a fitting or connect rope together.

Rope—For Lifting

Wet-Environment Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

Strong even when wet, this rope is a high-performance polyethylene comparable to Spectra.

Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

For more control over your load, this rope is a high-performance polyester also known as Vectran, which has excellent resistance to stretch and slip.

High-Temperature Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Because it's made of a high-performance aramid also known as Technora, this rope keeps its strength in temperatures up to 300° F and is chemical and corrosion resistant.

Wet-Environment Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting