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Stranded · Economical

Polypropylene 8 Strand

Polypropylene offers higher strength and dimensional stability at an economical price, buoyant with good UV and abrasion resistance for mooring and towing applications.

  • Coloured strands make it easier to splice
  • Buoyant product
  • Fully balanced construction
  • Good UV and abrasion resistance
  • Good elastic retention
  • Economical line for most applications
Specific Gravity0.91*
Melting Point160°C
Elongation at Break18%
Floats / SinksFloats
UV ResistanceGood
Wet AbrasionGood
Dry AbrasionGood

An 8 strand construction provides a fully balanced and torque free solution with moderate elongation and shock absorption properties. Polypropylene 8 strand rope comes with class certification and is perfect for towing, mooring, messenger and winching applications.

* value based on data supplied by the fibre manufacturer for new, dry fibre.

Sizing & Specifications

Dimensions & Ratings

Nominal Dia. (Inch) Nominal Dia. (MM) Size Circ. Approx. Weight (Kg/100m) Min. Tensile Spliced (Te) Min. Tensile ISO Unspliced (Te)
13/16″202 1/2″18.36.26.9
1″243″26.48.99.9
1 1/8″283 1/2″36.011.913.2
1 5/16″324″46.815.116.8
1 1/2″364 1/2″59.518.520.6
1 5/8″405″73.223.125.7
2″486″105.532.936.6
2 1/4″567″144.146.852.0
2 5/8″648″187.760.867.6
3″729″237.776.184.5
3 1/4″8010″294.593.6104

Other sizes available on request. Contact us to confirm current lead times and pricing.

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