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Wet-Environment Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

Made of a high-performance aramid, also known as Technora, this rope keeps its strength in high heat and resists chemicals and corrosion. The braided construction and hollow core make it easier to splice than other rope, so you can add a fitting or connect rope together. This rope does not rotate under load. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

	Can Be Spliced	Choose a Color	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyurethane-Coated Dyneema Fiber







	Braided with Hollow Core

	1/8"	450	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	00000


	1/4"	1,500	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	0000
	5/16"	2,400	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	0000
	3/8"	3,500	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	0000
	7/16"	4,300	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	0000
	1/2"	6,100	150	Yes	Black , Blue , Gray , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	0000

Long-Life Ultra-Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Made from a blend of high-performance polyester and polyethylene with a polyurethane coating, this rope has the greatest wear resistance of any rope we offer. It will stand up to high-friction applications, such as lifting heavy loads with a multiple pulley system. In addition to being long lasting, this rope also resists stretching and slipping. The polyester used for this rope is also known as Vectran; the polyethylene is comparable to Dyneema and Spectra. Braided with a hollow core, this rope is easier to splice than other rope when adding a fitting or connecting rope. It does not rotate under load.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

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







	Braided with Hollow Core

	1/8"	375	150	Yellow	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	00000


	3/16"	1,000	150	Yellow	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1/4"	1,500	150	Yellow	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000

Wet-Environment Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Strong even when wet, this rope is a high-performance polyethylene comparable to Spectra and Dyneema. It is commonly used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope due to its superior strength to weight ratio. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. This rope knots easily and won’t rotate under load. Made of polyester, the cover also resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 5:1. Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance. This rope is also core supported, so the rope holds the weight of a load with its core. This means if the cover is damaged, you can repair it without impacting the rope’s capacity.

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







	Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

	1/4"	800	150	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	00000000	00000


	5/16"	1,400	150	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	00000000	0000
	3/8"	2,000	150	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	00000000	0000
	1/2"	4,000	150	White with Black and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	00000000	0000




			Braided Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

			1/4"	760	150	White with Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000


			5/16"	1,280	150	White with Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
			3/8"	1,660	150	White with Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
			7/16"	1,980	150	White with Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
			1/2"	2,640	150	White with Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000