Running Rope | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

1/8"

5/32"

3/16"

	Length Length

	Application Application

For Lifting

Not for Lifting

	Capacity Capacity

3,000 lbs. or greater

	Construction Construction

	Braided
	Braided Cover with Braided Core
	Braided with Hollow Core
	Twisted
	Braided Cover with Strand Core

	Material Material

Plastic

Aramid

	Color Color

	Brown		White
	White with Green Strands		White with Red and Yellow Strands
	White with Orange Strands		Light Blue with Green and Red Strands
	White with Red Strands		Black with Reflective Strands

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Cover Material Cover Material

Plastic

Aramid

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

REACH Compliant

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

RoHS Compliant

	Number of Core Strands Number of Core Strands

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No-Flatten Rope—For Lifting

Solid braided construction keeps this rope from flattening during use. Made of a high-performance aramid also known as Technora, the rope keeps its strength in high heat and is chemical and corrosion resistant. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Aramid
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	750	300°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
1/4"	1,400	300°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16"	2,100	300°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	2,900	300°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2"	6,000	300°	Brown	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	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.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	1,000	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
5/16"	1,500	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	2,500	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
1/2"	4,000	150°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000

High-Temperature Wear-Resistant Rope—For Lifting

Because it's made of a high-performance aramid also known as Technora, this rope keeps its strength in high heat and is chemical and corrosion resistant. The braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. Rope knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Aramid
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	550	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
1/4"	750	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16"	1,100	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	1,900	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
7/16"	2,000	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2"	3,200	300°	Aramid	White with Red and Yellow Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Easy-Splice 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. 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.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/4"	1,600	175°	Brown	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	00000
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	00000
1/2"	6,200	175°	Brown	Yes	2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	60	200°	White	Yes	100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/4"	100	200°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/16"	150	200°	White	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	200	200°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
1/2"	400	200°	White	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/8"	650	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/4"	900	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
1"	1,600	200°	White	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

Comfort-Grip Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

The soft polyester cover is easy on your hands. Rope is polyester for use in applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and it will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives rope a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
5/16"	150	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	00000
3/8"	200	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
7/16"	350	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000
1/2"	400	200°	Polyester	White with Orange Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	00000000	000

Lightweight Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting

Made of a polyester blend, this rope is approximately 15% lighter than standard polyester rope. Use it for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.

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

Polyester Blend
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/8"	300	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/2"	500	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/8"	750	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,100	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
1"	1,900	200°	Light Blue with Green and Red Strands	Yes	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch No-Flatten Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose 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.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1/8"	30	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	00000
5/32"	50	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/16"	50	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
7/32"	70	200°	White	100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/4"	90	200°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
5/16"	100	200°	White	50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
3/8"	150	200°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000
1/2"	300	200°	White	25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000	0000000	000

Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting

Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. A braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.

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

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Cover Material	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	100	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/4"	150	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
5/16"	250	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
3/8"	300	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	000
7/16"	400	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
1/2"	700	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	10, 50, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	0000
5/8"	1,000	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000
3/4"	1,800	200°	Polyester	White with Red Strands	5, 10, 50, 100, 300	0000000	0000

Low-Stretch Flexible Rope—Not for Lifting

Black with Reflective Strands

Rope has a strand core, which allows it to bend freely. The core is polyester to give the rope stretch resistance.

Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1. Polyester covers resist UV rays, rot, oil, and gas.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyester Cover
1/8"	40	200°	Black with Reflective Strands	25, 50, 325	000000	00000
5/32"	80	200°	Black with Reflective Strands	25, 40, 300	000000	0000