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Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—Not For Lifting

Often used to tie items down, this rope is made of polyester, which resists stretching. The braided construction and hollow core make it easier to splice than other rope, so you can add a fitting or connect rope together. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications.

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

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







	Braided with Hollow Core

	1/4"	250	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	000000	00000


	5/16"	350	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	3/8"	300	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	3/8"	450	350	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	7/16"	700	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1/2"	550	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1/2"	950	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	5/8"	850	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	5/8"	1,400	350	White	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000

Shock-Absorbing Sure-Grip 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.

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







	Twisted

	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	0000
	5/16"	150	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	0000000	0000
	3/8"	250	300	White	Yes	50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	0000000	0000
	1/2"	450	300	White	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600 , 1,200	0000000	0000
	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

Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting

Our most flexible wire rope—plus an included hook and latch. Attach one end of this rope to loads to create pulley systems. With the most individual wires within, it can bend around a small radius repeatedly without wear.

Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.

Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.

Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.

Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.

					Hook
	Dia.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Wire Rope Construction	Recommended Pulley/Drum Dia.	Opening Wd.	Usable Lg.	Preformed	Specifications Met		10 ft. Long	15 ft. Long	20 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	30 ft. Long	40 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	150 ft. Long
Steel



		1/2"	5,300	6 × 37 IWRC	13"	1 1/8"	5"	Yes	Fed. Spec. RR-W-410	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

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.

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







	Braided

	1/8"	20	300	Black	No	100 , 200 , 500	00000000	00000


	1/8"	20	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	5/32"	30	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	3/16"	50	300	Black	No	100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000
	3/16"	50	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	7/32"	70	300	White	No	100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	1/4"	90	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000
	1/4"	90	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	5/16"	125	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000
	5/16"	125	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	3/8"	150	300	White	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000


	3/8"	175	300	Black	No	50 , 100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000
	7/16"	250	300	White	No	25 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	1/2"	300	300	Black	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000
	1/2"	300	300	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 , 1,000	00000000	0000
	5/8"	500	300	White	No	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500	00000000	0000

Extra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting

The hook and latch on this wire rope quickly attaches to loads. This saves you time when setting up cranes and hoists for lifting jobs. With more than twice as many individual wires as standard options, it's also easier to bend and wind around winches without wearing it down.

Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.

Galvanized Steel—The outer layer resists moisture but can wear down when exposed to salt water and chemicals.

Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.

Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.

					Hook
	Dia.	Wt. Cap., lb.	Wire Rope Construction	Recommended Pulley/Drum Dia.	Opening Wd.	Usable Lg.	Preformed		10 ft. Long	15 ft. Long	20 ft. Long	25 ft. Long	30 ft. Long	40 ft. Long	50 ft. Long	75 ft. Long	100 ft. Long	150 ft. Long
Galvanized Steel



		1/8"	400	7 × 19 IWRC	3 1/4"	13/16"	3 1/4"	Yes	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000


		5/32"	550	7 × 19 IWRC	4 1/16"	7/8"	3 1/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	—
		3/16"	800	7 × 19 IWRC	4 7/8"	7/8"	3 1/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	—
		7/32"	1,100	7 × 19 IWRC	5 11/16"	7/8"	3 1/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	00000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	—
		1/4"	1,400	7 × 19 IWRC	6 1/2"	7/8"	3 1/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
		5/16"	1,900	7 × 19 IWRC	8 1/8"	7/8"	3 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000
		3/8"	2,800	7 × 19 IWRC	9 3/4"	1"	4 5/8"	Yes	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

A braided nylon core protected by a braided cover makes this rope resistant to both wear and sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. The braided construction also prevents the rope from rotating under load. When wet, this rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. It resists rot.

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

Nylon Cover—Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.

Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyester plastic-covered rope resists UV rays, oil, and gas.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover—Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.

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







	Braided Nylon Cover with Braided Core

	1/4"	150	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	00000


	5/16"	200	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	3/8"	350	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	7/16"	450	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
	1/2"	600	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	9/16"	800	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
	5/8"	1,000	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	3/4"	1,300	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1"	2,500	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1 1/4"	3,600	300	White with Blue and Red Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000




			Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

			1/4"	200	300	White with Green Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000




					Braided Polyurethane-Coated Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

					1/4"	200	300	White with Green Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000


					3/8"	400	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
					7/16"	500	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
					1/2"	700	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
					9/16"	900	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
					5/8"	1,150	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	10 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000
					3/4"	1,600	300	White with Blue Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 50 , 100 , 300 , 600	00000000	0000