Lacing String | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

Waxed

Glazed

	Construction Construction

	Twisted
	Braided

	Color Color

	White
	Fluorescent Orange
	Fluorescent Pink
	Fluorescent Yellow
	Brown

	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

	Trade Size Trade Size

4 1/2

	Container Type Container Type

	Container Size Container Size

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

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Wear-Resistant High-Strength Twine

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The braided construction makes this twine more wear resistant and less likely to unravel than twisted twine. It is nylon for a good balance between stretch and strength. It resists UV rays and rot.

Nylon
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Choose a Color	Lg., ft.		Each
1/4-lb. Pocket Card
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	00000000	00000
1/4-lb. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	250	0000000	0000
1/2-lb. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	480	0000000	00000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	500	0000000	00000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	460	00000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	360	00000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	320	00000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	270	00000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	180	00000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	120	00000000	0000
1-lb. Tube
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	960	0000000	00000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	1,000	0000000	00000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	930	00000000	00000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	640	00000000	00000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	540	00000000	00000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	370	00000000	00000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	250	00000000	00000

Grip-Tight High-Strength Twine

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The twisted construction lets you tightly grip this twine without it slipping. Twine is nylon for a good balance between stretch and strength. It resists UV rays and rot.

Nylon
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
1/2 lbs. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	900	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	550	0000000	0000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	400	0000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	330	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	310	0000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	260	0000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	190	0000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	130	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	1,800	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	1,100	0000000	0000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	800	0000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	660	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	620	0000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	535	0000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	380	0000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	260	0000000	0000

Comfort-Grip Twine

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This twine is made of soft cotton, so you can grip it without hurting your hands.

Cotton
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.046"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
0.078"	__	40	Not for Lifting	White	150	0000000	0000
1/2 lbs. Ball
0.060"	18	30	Not for Lifting	White	510	0000000	0000
0.075"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	390	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	60	Not for Lifting	White	300	0000000	0000
0.094"	36	70	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.110"	48	80	Not for Lifting	White	180	0000000	0000
0.120"	60	100	Not for Lifting	White	140	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Ball
0.125"	72	120	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
2 1/2 lbs. Spool
0.038"	__	10	Not for Lifting	White	8,230	0000000	00000
0.046"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	6,170	0000000	00000
0.054"	__	20	Not for Lifting	White	5,000	0000000	00000
0.062"	__	30	Not for Lifting	White	4,110	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Waxed Twine

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Treated with wax to resist mildew, this linen twine is often used as lacing cord in electrical applications. You can grip it without hurting your hands.

Waxed Linen
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
9 3/8 lbs. Tube
0.040"	6	30	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	450	0000000	000000
0.046"	8	40	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	330	0000000	00000
0.056"	12	70	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	220	0000000	00000

Comfort-Grip Polished Twine

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The glazed finish (also referred to as polished) adds wear resistance to this soft cotton twine. You can grip it without hurting your hands.

Glazed Cotton
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
1/2 lbs. Ball
0.058"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	500	0000000	00000
0.080"	60	90	Not for Lifting	White	270	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Tube
0.098"	4 1/2	110	Not for Lifting	White	400	0000000	00000
0.116"	6	110	Not for Lifting	White	320	0000000	00000

Grip-Tight Weather-Resistant Twine


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Resistant to rot, mildew, oil, gas, and acid, this polypropylene twine lasts in the harshest conditions. The twisted construction lets you tightly grip it without it slipping.

Polypropylene
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.050"	130	Not for Lifting	White	150	0000000	00000
10 lbs. Tube
0.050"	130	Not for Lifting	White	8,500	0000000	00000
0.070"	180	Not for Lifting	White	6,500	0000000	00000
0.080"	210	Not for Lifting	White	5,500	0000000	00000
0.100"	260	Not for Lifting	White	4,500	0000000	00000
0.110"	250	Not for Lifting	White	4,200	0000000	00000
0.110"	380	Not for Lifting	White	2,800	0000000	00000
0.110"	400	Not for Lifting	White	2,720	0000000	00000
0.130"	320	Not for Lifting	White	3,500	0000000	00000
0.240"	600	Not for Lifting	White	1,810	0000000	00000

Weather- and Wear-Resistant Twine

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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

Coarse Easy-Knot Twine

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The coarsest of our twine, use this sisal twine for the longest-lasting knots.

Sisal
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
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0.094"	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	150	0000000	00000
10 lbs. Tube
0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	3,000	000000	00000
0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	1,470	000000	00000
50 lbs. Spool
0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	15,000	000000	000000
0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	7,350	000000	000000

Easy-Knot Twine

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This jute twine is softer than sisal twine for a more comfortable grip, but more coarse than cotton for a tighter knot.

Jute
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.094"	14	40	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	0000000	00000
1/2 lbs. Tube
0.078"	24	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	210	0000000	0000
0.141"	24	120	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	0000000	0000
50 lbs. Spool
0.078"	28	80	Not for Lifting	Brown	24,400	0000000	000000
0.141"	28	140	Not for Lifting	Brown	14,650	0000000	000000