Dock Cords | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Construction Construction

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

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 100 lbs.

100 to 249 lbs.

250 to 999 lbs.

1,000 to 1,999 lbs.

2,000 lbs. or greater

	Color Color

	White
	Black with White Core
	White with Blue and Red Strands
	White with Red Strands

	Material Material

Polyester Plastic

	Cover Material Cover Material

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

	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)

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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

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.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Length, ft.		Each
3/16"	50	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	000000
7/32"	60	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
1/4"	80	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
9/32"	100	150°	Cotton	White	100	0000000	00000
5/16"	100	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
3/8"	150	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
7/16"	250	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000
1/2"	300	150°	Cotton	White with Red Strands	100	0000000	00000

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 Grip-Tight 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.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	70	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,000	0000000	00000
1/4"	100	300°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600, 1,000, 1,200	0000000	000
5/16"	150	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
3/8"	250	300°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
1/2"	450	300°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	000
5/8"	700	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,000	300°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300, 600, 1,200	0000000	0000
1"	1,800	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	2,900	300°	White	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	4,000	300°	White	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 600	0000000	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.

Nylon
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	20	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	00000
5/32"	30	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
3/16"	50	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
7/32"	70	300°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
1/4"	90	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
5/16"	100	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
3/8"	150	300°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
7/16"	250	300°	White	25, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000
1/2"	300	300°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	00000000	000

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