Kernmantle Rope | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Construction Construction

	Braided Cover with Braided Core
	Braided Cover with Strand Core

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 50 lbs.

50 to 99 lbs.

100 to 999 lbs.

1,000 lbs. or greater

	Material Material

Nylon Plastic

Polyester Plastic

	Color Color

	White with Blue and Red Strands
	Black with White Core
	White

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

REACH Compliant

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

RoHS Compliant

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

This rope shares the weight of a load between the core and the cover, giving it added strength. It's made of nylon, which compensates for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists rot and mildew. When wet, it can lose up to 20% of its strength.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	150	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
5/16"	200	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	350	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
1/2"	600	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
5/8"	1,000	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,300	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1"	2,500	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	3,600	300°	Nylon	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000

Shock-Absorbing Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

All-nylon construction allows this rope to compensate for sudden force. It has a strand core, so it bends freely. You can peel back the cover and remove the core strands to use it in light duty applications, such as tying items together.

Rope with a 5/32” diameter is also known as 550 cord. Rope with a 1/4" or 5/16” diameter is sometimes called paracord.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Number of Core Strands	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
5/32"	40	300°	Nylon	Black with White Core	7	25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
1/4"	40	300°	Nylon	Black with White Core	7	50, 100, 250, 500	00000000	000
5/16"	40	300°	Nylon	Black with White Core	7	50, 100, 250, 500	00000000	000

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

White

Rope has a strand core, which allows it to bend freely. The core is polyester to give the rope stretch resistance.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.

Nylon covers resist rot and mildew. Acrylic-coated covers have a clear acrylic on the outside to reduce wear.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon Cover
7/64"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	00000
1/8"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
9/64"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
5/32"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
3/16"	40	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
Acrylic-Coated Nylon Cover
7/64"	40	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
1/8"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
9/64"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
5/32"	60	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000
3/16"	60	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000, 3,000	0000000	000