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Starter Pull Cords

Replace broken or worn pull cords on machinery and tools, including those on lawn mowers.

		Handle					6 1/2 ft. Long
	Rope Dia.	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Color		Each
Twisted Nylon with Wire Rope Core



		1/8"	Plastic	2 1/2"	2 1/2"	3/4"	Black	0000000	00000

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

White

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.

Nylon Cover—Nylon covers resist rot and mildew

Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyester plastic covers resist UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

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	0000000	00000


	1/8"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
	9/64"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
	5/32"	30	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
	3/16"	40	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000




			Polyester Plastic Cover

			1/8"	30	200	White	250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000


			1/8"	40	200	Black with Reflective-White Strands	25 , 50 , 325	000000	0000
			5/32"	40	200	White	250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			5/32"	80	200	Black with Reflective-White Strands	25 , 40 , 300	000000	0000
			3/16"	60	200	White	250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			7/32"	70	200	White	250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			1/4"	80	200	White	250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			5/16"	120	200	White	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			3/8"	175	200	White	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
			1/2"	300	200	White	50 , 100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000




					Acrylic-Coated Nylon Cover

					7/64"	40	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000


					1/8"	50	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
					9/64"	50	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
					5/32"	60	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	0000
					3/16"	60	300	White	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000 , 3,000	0000000	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	0000000	00000


	5/32"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	5/32"	40	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	3/16"	60	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	7/32"	80	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	1/4"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	50 , 100 , 250 , 500	00000000	0000
	1/4"	100	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	5/16"	40	300	Black with White Core	No	7	50 , 100 , 250 , 500	00000000	0000
	5/16"	150	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	3/8"	220	300	White	No	—	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	1/2"	390	300	White	No	—	50 , 100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000




			Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Strand Core

			5/16"	350	300	Black/White	No	—	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000


			3/8"	450	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
			7/16"	620	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
			1/2"	830	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
			5/8"	1,080	300	Black/White	No	—	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000

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	0000000	00000


	5/32"	20	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	3/16"	30	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	7/32"	40	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	1/4"	50	300	White	No	250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	5/16"	80	300	White	No	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000
	3/8"	90	300	White	No	100 , 250 , 500 , 1,000	0000000	0000

Wear-Indicating Low-Stretch Rope—Not for Lifting

A red neoprene layer shows through the cover of this rope when it’s worn, indicating that it’s time to replace the rope. Made of polyester, this rope stretches minimally, so it is often used to tie items down. The cover also resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas. A latex coating further protects against wear in high-friction applications. With a strand core, this rope bends freely. It will not rotate under load.

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

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







	Braided Latex-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Strand Core

	3/8"	500	250	Black	Yes	25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	00000