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Low-Stretch Easy-Splice Rope—For Lifting

For more control over your load, this rope is a high-performance polyester also known as Vectran, which has excellent resistance to stretch and slip. A polyurethane coating increases its wear resistance, making it a good choice for high-friction applications. It's braided with a hollow core, so it's easier to splice than other rope for adding a fitting or connecting rope together. 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 Plastic







	Braided with Hollow Core

	1/8"	500	300	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	00000


	5/32"	850	300	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	3/16"	1,000	300	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	0000
	1/4"	1,600	175	Brown	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	5/16"	2,300	175	Brown	Yes	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	3/8"	3,500	175	Brown	Yes	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	1/2"	6,200	175	Brown	Yes	2 , 5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	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

Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

For more control over your load, this rope has excellent resistance to stretch and slip. It is a high-performance polyester also known as Vectran. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope 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.
Polyester Plastic







	Braided Polyester Plastic Cover with Braided Core

	3/16"	700	350	Black	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300 , 600	0000000	00000


	1/4"	1,000	350	White with Green Strands	Yes	10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	5/16"	1,500	350	White with Green Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	3/8"	2,500	350	White with Green Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	0000000	0000
	1/2"	4,000	350	White with Green Strands	Yes	5 , 10 , 25 , 50 , 75 , 100 , 200 , 300	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