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Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

A braided nylon core protected by a braided cover makes this rope resistant to both wear and sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. The braided construction also prevents the rope from rotating under load. When wet, this rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. It resists rot.

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

Nylon Cover—Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.

Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyester plastic-covered rope resists UV rays, oil, and gas.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon







	Braided Nylon Cover with Braided Core

	1/4"	150	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T31	00000


	5/16"	200	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T33	0000
	3/8"	350	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T34	0000
	7/16"	450	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T501	0000
	1/2"	600	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T35	0000
	9/16"	800	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T502	0000
	5/8"	1,000	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T36	0000
	3/4"	1,300	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3836T37	0000
	1"	2,500	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3836T38	0000
	1 1/4"	3,600	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3836T39	0000




			Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

			1/4"	200	300	White with Green Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T601	0000




					Braided Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

					1/4"	200	300	White with Green Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T602	0000


					3/8"	400	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T503	0000
					7/16"	500	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T504	0000
					1/2"	700	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T505	0000
					9/16"	900	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T506	0000
					5/8"	1,150	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3836T507	0000
					3/4"	1,600	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3836T508	0000

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. Rope is rot and mildew resistant, but it can lose up to 20% of its 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.

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon







	Braided

	1/8"	20	300	Black	No	100 , 200 , 500	3838T141	00000


	1/8"	20	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T711	0000
	5/32"	30	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T721	0000
	3/16"	50	300	Black	No	100 , 200 , 500	3838T151	0000
	3/16"	50	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T531	0000
	7/32"	70	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T741	0000
	1/4"	90	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3838T161	0000
	1/4"	90	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T561	0000
	5/16"	125	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3838T171	0000
	5/16"	125	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T751	0000
	3/8"	150	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T771	0000


	3/8"	175	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3838T181	0000
	7/16"	250	300	White	No	25 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T681	0000
	1/2"	300	300	Black	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3838T133	0000
	1/2"	300	300	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3838T791	0000
	5/8"	500	300	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3838T139	0000

Shock-Absorbing Sure-Grip Rope—Not for Lifting

Use this nylon rope when you need to compensate for sudden force, such as in towing applications or dock lines. It is rot and mildew resistant. When wet, the rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. The twisted construction gives this rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon







	Twisted

	3/16"	70	300	White	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,000	3827T31	00000


	1/4"	100	300	White	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,000 , 1,200	3827T37	0000
	5/16"	150	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3827T33	0000
	3/8"	250	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3827T34	0000
	1/2"	450	300	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3827T35	0000
	5/8"	700	300	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3827T36	0000
	3/4"	1,000	300	White	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3827T21	0000
	1"	1,800	300	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3827T22	0000
	1 1/4"	2,900	300	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3827T23	0000
	1 1/2"	4,000	300	White	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3827T24	0000

Shock-Absorbing Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of nylon with a strand core, this rope bends freely and compensates for sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. You can peel back the cover and remove the core strands to use it in light duty applications, such as tying items together.

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

Polyester Plastic Cover—Rope with a polyester plastic cover resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

5/32" Diameter—Rope with a _5/32” diameter is also known as 550 cord.

1/4" Diameter and 5/16" Diameter—Rope with a _1/4" or _5/16” diameter is sometimes called paracord.

	Color	Can Be Spliced	No. of Core Strands	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Nylon







	Braided Nylon Cover with Strand Core

	1/8"	30	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N21	00000


	5/32"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	3696T38	0000
	5/32"	40	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N22	0000
	3/16"	60	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N23	0000
	7/32"	80	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N24	0000
	1/4"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	50 , 100 , 250 , 500	3696T316	0000
	1/4"	100	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N25	0000
	5/16"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	50 , 100 , 250 , 500	3696T326	0000
	5/16"	150	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N26	0000
	3/8"	220	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N27	0000
	1/2"	390	300	White	No	—	50 , 100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4529N28	0000




			Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Strand Core

			5/16"	350	300	Black/White	No	—	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4529N11	0000


			3/8"	450	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4529N12	0000
			7/16"	620	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4529N13	0000
			1/2"	830	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4529N14	0000
			5/8"	1,080	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4529N15	0000

Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—Not For Lifting

Often used to tie items down, this rope is made of polyester, which resists stretching. The braided construction and hollow core make it easier to splice than other rope, so you can add a fitting or connect rope together. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications.

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

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic







	Braided with Hollow Core

	1/4"	250	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N1	00000


	5/16"	350	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N17	0000
	3/8"	300	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N59	0000
	3/8"	450	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N25	0000
	7/16"	700	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N33	0000
	1/2"	550	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N67	0000
	1/2"	950	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N42	0000
	5/8"	850	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N76	0000
	5/8"	1,400	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4509N51	0000

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. It's made of nylon to compensate 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. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lg., ft.		Each
Nylon







	Braided Cotton Cover with Braided Core

	3/16"	50	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T41	000000


	7/32"	60	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T42	00000
	1/4"	80	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T43	00000
	9/32"	100	150	White	No	100	3848T44	00000
	5/16"	100	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T45	00000
	3/8"	150	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T46	00000
	7/16"	250	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T47	00000
	1/2"	300	150	White with Red Strands	No	100	3848T48	000000

Wet-Environment Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of polypropylene, this rope floats in water, resists rot, and doesn’t lose strength when wet. It also resists acid, oil, and gas. This rope has a braided cover with a strand core, so it bends freely. You can peel back the cover and remove the core strands to use it in light duty tying applications. This rope will not rotate under load.

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

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Polypropylene







	Braided Polypropylene Cover with Strand Core

	1/8"	10	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N11	00000


	5/32"	20	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N21	0000
	3/16"	30	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N31	0000
	7/32"	40	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N41	0000
	1/4"	50	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N51	0000
	5/16"	80	300	White	No	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N61	0000
	3/8"	90	300	White	No	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	4367N71	0000

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 Cover—Nylon covers resist rot and mildew

Acrylic-Coated Nylon Cover—Acrylic-coated covers have a clear acrylic on the outside to reduce wear.

	Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyester Plastic







	Nylon Cover

	7/64"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T13	00000


	1/8"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T16	0000
	9/64"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T19	0000
	5/32"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T23	0000
	3/16"	40	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T26	0000




			Acrylic-Coated Nylon Cover

			7/64"	40	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T12	0000


			1/8"	50	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T15	0000
			9/64"	50	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T18	0000
			5/32"	60	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T22	0000
			3/16"	60	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	3696T25	0000