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Extra-Sure-Grip Rope—Not for Lifting

Softer than all other sure-grip rope, this manila rope is more comfortable to grip. Its twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, so you can 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.
Manila







	Twisted

	1/4"	40	160	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 400 , 600 , 1,200	3825T31	00000


	3/8"	100	160	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 400 , 600 , 1,200	3825T32	0000
	1/2"	150	160	Brown	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3825T33	0000
	5/8"	300	160	Brown	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3825T34	0000
	3/4"	400	160	Brown	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	3825T35	0000
	7/8"	375	160	Brown	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3825T41	0000
	1"	650	160	Brown	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 600 , 1,200	3825T36	0000
	1 1/8"	900	160	Brown	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3825T42	0000
	1 1/4"	1,000	160	Brown	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	3825T37	0000
	1 1/2"	1,300	160	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3825T38	0000
	2"	2,300	160	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	3825T39	0000

Comfort-Grip Polished Twine


	Ball	Tube

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

	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Glazed Cotton







	1/2 lb. Ball

	0.058"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	500	1931T51	00000


	0.080"	60	90	Not for Lifting	White	270	1931T35	0000




			1 lb. Tube

			0.098"	4 1/2	110	Not for Lifting	White	400	1931T36	00000


			0.116"	6	110	Not for Lifting	White	320	1931T47	00000

Comfort-Grip Sure-Grip Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of twisted, soft cotton, this rope is gentle on your hands and has a grooved surface that's easy to hold tight.

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

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







	Twisted

	3/16"	20	300	White	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	4356N11	00000


	1/4"	40	300	White	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	4356N12	0000
	5/16"	70	300	White	Yes	100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	4356N13	0000
	3/8"	100	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4356N14	0000
	1/2"	150	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4356N15	0000
	5/8"	175	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4356N16	0000
	3/4"	225	300	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	4356N17	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 glazed finish for added wear resistance. Rope knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lg., ft.		Each
Polyester Plastic







	Braided Glazed Cotton Cover with Braided Core

	7/64"	8	150	White	No	100	3851T21	00000


	1/8"	10	150	White	No	100	3851T22	0000
	9/64"	10	150	White	No	100	3851T23	0000
	5/32"	10	150	White	No	100	3851T24	00000
	3/16"	40	150	White	No	100	3848T51	00000
	7/32"	50	150	White	No	100	3848T52	00000
	1/4"	60	150	White	No	100	3848T53	00000
	5/16"	100	150	White	No	100	3848T54	00000
	3/8"	100	150	White	No	100	3848T55	00000
	1/2"	250	150	White	No	100	3848T57	00000

Comfort-Grip Twine


	Pocket Card	Ball	Cone

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

	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Cotton







	Pocket Card

	0.046"	—	20	Not for Lifting	White	250	1929T41	00000


	0.078"	—	40	Not for Lifting	White	150	1929T42	0000




			1/2 lb. Ball

			0.060"	18	30	Not for Lifting	White	510	1931T13	0000


			0.075"	24	40	Not for Lifting	White	390	1931T15	0000
			0.078"	30	60	Not for Lifting	White	300	1931T18	0000
			0.094"	36	70	Not for Lifting	White	250	1931T21	0000
			0.110"	48	80	Not for Lifting	White	180	1931T24	0000
			0.120"	60	100	Not for Lifting	White	140	1931T25	0000




					1 lb. Ball

					0.125"	72	120	Not for Lifting	White	250	1931T26	00000




							2 1/2 lb. Cone

							0.038"	—	10	Not for Lifting	White	8,230	1929T12	00000


							0.046"	—	20	Not for Lifting	White	6,170	1929T14	00000
							0.054"	—	20	Not for Lifting	White	5,000	1929T16	00000
							0.062"	—	30	Not for Lifting	White	4,110	1929T28	00000

Comfort-Grip Waxed Twine


	Tube

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.

	Application	Color	Mil. Spec.	Lg., ft.		Each
Wax-Coated Linen







	9 3/8 lb. Tube

	0.040"	6	30	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	450	3858T13	000000


	0.046"	8	40	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	330	3858T12	00000
	0.056"	12	70	Not for Lifting	White	MIL-T-713 Type N	220	3858T11	00000

Comfort-Grip No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Soft cotton makes this rope easy to grip tightly without hurting your hands. A good choice for passing through pulleys and in other high-friction applications, this rope has a solid braided construction, so it distributes wear evenly and won’t flatten during use. It knots easily and won’t rotate under load.

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

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







	Braided

	1/8"	8	300	Brown	No	100 , 300 , 600 , 1,000 , 3,000	4365N1	00000


	1/4"	75	300	Brown	No	25 , 50 , 100	4365N2	0000
	5/16"	125	300	Brown	No	25 , 50 , 100	4365N3	0000
	3/8"	150	300	Brown	No	25 , 50 , 100	4365N4	0000

Comfort-Grip Reinforced Wire-Core Rope—Not for Lifting

This soft cotton rope with braided construction allows you to grip it tight without it slipping or hurting your hands. The wire core makes it more wear resistant than rope with a fiber core, and it helps the rope keep its shape, so it won’t stretch with repeated use. Rope does not rotate under load.

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

	Wire Dia.	Color	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Cotton







	Braided with Wire Rope Core

	3/16"	70	150	3/32"	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3849T44	00000


	1/4"	70	150	3/32"	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3849T45	0000
	5/16"	70	150	3/32"	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3849T46	0000
	3/8"	70	150	3/32"	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3849T47	0000

Coarse Easy-Knot Twine


	Pocket Card	Tube	Spool

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

	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Sisal







	Pocket Card

	0.094"	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	150	1932T51	00000




			10 lb. Tube

			0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	3,000	1932T1	00000


			0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	1,470	1932T2	00000




					50 lb. Spool

					0.094"	180	Not for Lifting	Brown	15,000	1932T3	000000


					0.125"	340	Not for Lifting	Brown	7,350	1932T4	000000

Easy-Knot Twine


	Pocket Card	Tube	Spool

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

	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Jute







	Pocket Card

	0.094"	14	40	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	1936T61	00000




			1/2 lb. Tube

			0.078"	24	70	Not for Lifting	Brown	210	1936T31	0000


			0.141"	24	120	Not for Lifting	Brown	250	1936T32	0000




					50 lb. Spool

					0.078"	28	80	Not for Lifting	Brown	24,400	1936T24	000000


					0.141"	28	140	Not for Lifting	Brown	14,650	1936T44	000000

Easy-Knot Sure-Grip Rope—Not for Lifting

The rough texture of this sisal rope allows it to make tight and long-lasting knots. It has a twisted construction that makes it easy to hold tight without slipping.

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

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







	Twisted

	3/16"	20	180	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 500 , 2,000	3819T61	00000


	1/4"	30	180	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3819T62	0000
	5/16"	50	180	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	3819T53	0000
	3/8"	70	180	Brown	Yes	100 , 200 , 500	3819T54	0000
	1/2"	100	180	Brown	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3819T56	0000
	3/4"	250	180	Brown	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500	3819T58	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