Vectran Rope | McMaster-Carr

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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.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
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.

Polyurethane-Coated Polyester/Polyethylene Blend
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
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.

Polyester
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, ° F	Cover Material	Color	Can Be Spliced	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/16"	700	350°	Polyester	Black	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000
1/4"	1,000	350°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
5/16"	1,500	350°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
3/8"	2,500	350°	Polyester	White with Green Strands	Yes	5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300	0000000	0000
1/2"	4,000	350°	Polyester	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.

			Cover
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Temperature, °F	Material	Finish	Color	Can Be Spliced	Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Polyester
3/8"	500	250°	Polyester	Latex Coated	Black	Yes	25, 50, 75, 100, 200, 300, 600	0000000	00000