Polyester Line | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

0.033"

0.042"

0.060"

	Length Length

	Construction Construction

	Braided Cover with Braided Core
	Twisted
	Braided
	Braided with Hollow Core
	Braided Cover with Strand Core

	Capacity Capacity

2,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Color Color

	White
	White with Red Strands
	White with Green Strands
	Brown
	White with Orange Strands
	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands
	Black with Reflective Strands

	Application Application

Not for Lifting

For Lifting

	Attachment Type Attachment Type


Plain	Eye

Loop

	Material Material

Polyester Plastic

Polyester Blend

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

	Cover Material Cover Material

Plastic

Cotton

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

150° F

175° F

200° F

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

50 lbs.

90 lbs.

180 lbs.

	Rope Diameter Rope Diameter

1/16"

3/16"

	Number of Core Strands Number of Core Strands

	Loop Inside Length Loop Inside Length

1 3/8"

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Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	60	200°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/4"	100	200°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/16"	150	200°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	200	200°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
1/2"	400	200°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/8"	650	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/4"	900	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
1"	1,600	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

Comfort-Grip Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

The soft polyester cover is easy on your hands. Rope is polyester for use in applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and it will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
5/16"	150	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	00000
3/8"	200	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
7/16"	350	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
1/2"	400	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000

Lightweight Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of a polyester blend, this rope is approximately 15% lighter than standard polyester rope. Use it for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Polyester Blend
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/8"	300	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/2"	500	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/8"	750	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,100	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
1"	1,900	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. A braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	100	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/4"	150	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/16"	250	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	300	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
7/16"	400	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1/2"	700	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
5/8"	1,000	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,800	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

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. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use and has a polished finish for added wear resistance. Rope knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Length, ft.		Each
7/64"	8	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/8"	10	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	0000
9/64"	10	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	0000
5/32"	10	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
3/16"	40	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
7/32"	50	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/4"	60	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
5/16"	100	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
3/8"	100	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
7/16"	200	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
1/2"	250	150°	Polished Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000

Low-Stretch No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. Solid braided construction keeps the rope from flattening during use and disperses wear evenly, making it a good choice for high-friction applications, such as passing through pulleys. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	30	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
5/32"	50	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/16"	50	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
7/32"	70	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/4"	90	200°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	100	200°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	150	200°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/2"	300	200°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Black with Reflective Strands

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. Polyester covers resist UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyester Cover
1/8"	40	200°	Black with Reflective Strands	25, 50, 325	000000	00000
5/32"	80	200°	Black with Reflective Strands	25, 40, 300	000000	0000

Weather- and Wear-Resistant Twine

Spool

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

Polyester
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Spool
0.033"	50	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	000000
0.042"	90	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	00000
0.060"	180	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	00000

Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

For more control over your load, this rope has excellent resistance to stretch and slip. It is a high-performance polyester also known as Vectran. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	1,000	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
5/16"	1,500	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	2,500	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
1/2"	4,000	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

For more control over your load, this rope has excellent resistance to stretch and slip. It is a high-performance polyester also known as Vectran. It's braided with a hollow core, so it's easier to splice than other rope for adding a fitting or connecting rope together. It does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	1,600	175°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
5/16"	2,300	175°	Brown	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	3,500	175°	Brown	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
1/2"	6,200	175°	Brown	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000

Rope with Eye—Not for Lifting

An eye on one end saves time when attaching rope to tie downs and hooks. Made of polyester, rope has excellent stretch resistance for applications that require more control over your load. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope knots easily and won’t rotate under load.

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

				Eye
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Cover Material	Style	Lg.	Color	Can Be Spliced		3 ft.	6 ft.	8 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft.	50 ft.
Polyester
1/2"	700	200°	Polyester	Woven	4"	White with Red Strands	Yes	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Rope with Eye on Both Ends—Not for Lifting

Rope has an eye on both ends to save time when attaching to tie downs and hooks. Made of polyester, rope has excellent stretch resistance for applications that require more control over your load. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope knots easily and won’t rotate under load.

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

				Eye
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Cover Material	Style	Lg.	Color		3 ft.	6 ft.	8 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft.	50 ft.
Polyester
1/2"	700	200°	Polyester	Woven	4"	White with Red Strands	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Low-Stretch Polyester Rope Lanyards—Not for Lifting

A lighter and more flexible alternative to wire rope lanyards.

Warning: Test all assemblies for required strength before use.

6" Lg.
Rope Dia.	Loop Inside Lg.	Attachment Type	Fitting Material		Each
Polyester
1/16"	1" × 1"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	00000
3/16"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
8" Lg.
Polyester
1/16"	1" × 1"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
3/16"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
12" Lg.
Polyester
1/16"	1" × 1"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
3/16"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
18" Lg.
Polyester
1/16"	1" × 1"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
3/16"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
24" Lg.
Polyester
1/16"	1" × 1"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000
3/16"	1 3/8" × 1 3/8"	Loop × Loop	Aluminum	0000000	0000