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3-Strand Polypropylene Mono-Filament Rope Also known as Polyprop or Poly rope, Polypropylene is a versatile rope that is used for a range of everyday and commercial applications including work around electrical lines. Our Polypropylene rope comes in 2 types:
3-Strand Polypropylene Mono-Filament Rope Also known as Polyprop or Poly rope, Polypropylene is a versatile rope that is used for a range of everyday and commercial applications including work around electrical lines. Our Polypropylene rope comes in 2 types:
Blue Split Film: A cost effective, commercial, general purpose rope.
Yarn Construction: Higher quality rope that can be used for lifting and is break load certified. Available in black, yellow, green, orange and white. (All colours have the same attributes.)
Key properties at a glance:
Rot and water resistant
Strong and durable
Floats and does not absorb water
Lightweight
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Polypropylene Rope Technical Details
Diameter / Weight / Break load (Yarn Construction Only)
200 mtrs/110 fms |
220 mtrs/120 fms |
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Impa Code |
Cir inch |
Diam. mm |
Weight kgs/coil |
B. Strength kn |
Code |
Cir inch |
Diam. mm |
Weight kgs/coil |
B. Strength kn |
210201 |
1 |
8 |
6 |
8.53 |
210251 |
1 |
8 |
6.6 |
8.53 |
210202 |
1-1/8 |
9 |
7.6 |
11.8 |
210252 |
1-1/8 |
9 |
8.4 |
11.8 |
210203 |
1-1/4 |
10 |
9 |
12.8 |
210253 |
1-1/4 |
10 |
9.9 |
12.8 |
210204 |
1-1/2 |
12 |
13.5 |
18.4 |
210254 |
1-1/2 |
12 |
14.9 |
18.4 |
210205 |
1-3/4 |
14 |
18.2 |
24.6 |
210255 |
1-3/4 |
14 |
20 |
24.6 |
210206 |
2 |
16 |
23.8 |
31.5 |
210256 |
2 |
16 |
26.2 |
31.5 |
210207 |
2-1/4 |
18 |
30.1 |
39.1 |
210257 |
2-1/4 |
18 |
33.1 |
39.1 |
210208 |
2-1/2 |
20 |
37.1 |
47.9 |
210258 |
2-1/2 |
20 |
40.8 |
47.9 |
210209 |
1-3/4 |
22 |
45 |
56.7 |
210259 |
1-3/4 |
22 |
49.5 |
56.7 |
210210 |
3 |
24 |
53.5 |
66.5 |
210260 |
3 |
24 |
58.9 |
66.5 |
210211 |
3-1/4 |
26 |
62.7 |
77.2 |
210261 |
3-1/4 |
26 |
69 |
77.2 |
210212 |
3-1/2 |
28 |
72.8 |
88.7 |
210262 |
3-1/2 |
28 |
80.1 |
88.7 |
210213 |
3-3/4 |
30 |
83.5 |
108 |
210263 |
3-3/4 |
30 |
91.9 |
108 |
210214 |
4 |
32 |
95 |
127 |
210264 |
4 |
32 |
104 |
127 |
210215 |
4-1/4 |
34 |
107 |
142 |
210265 |
4-1/4 |
34 |
118 |
142 |
210216 |
4-1/2 |
36 |
120 |
157 |
210266 |
4-1/2 |
36 |
132 |
157 |
210217 |
4-3/4 |
38 |
134 |
171 |
210267 |
4-3/4 |
38 |
147 |
171 |
210218 |
5 |
40 |
148 |
191 |
210268 |
5 |
40 |
163 |
191 |
*Break load for indication purposes only. Break loads will lower as a result of splicing and knotting.
Resistance
Resistance |
Description |
UV resistance |
Moderate |
Abrasion resistance |
Split Film: Moderate / Yarn Construction: Good |
Rot and mould |
Yes |
Chemical |
Good resistance to most acids, alkalis. |
Properties
Properties |
Description |
Construction |
Twisted 3-strand split film or yarn construction |
Material |
Synthetic |
Quality certified |
ISO 9002 |
Appearance |
Blue, white, yellow, orange, green, black. Smooth, shiny, synthetic appearance |
Feel |
Hard, smooth, slippy surface |
Handling |
Very lightweight. Flexible. Can also be softened |
Density |
0.91 |
Strength (dry) |
Strong, tough, durable all-round rope. Not as strong as Nylon or Polysteel |
Strength (wet) |
Same as when dry. No loss of strength |
Shock absorbency |
Good |
Elongation at break load |
Moderate |
Stretch (elasticity) |
Low |
Performance in water |
Floats. Does not absorb water. Does not weaken or shrink when wet |
Melting point |
170°C |
Electrical conductivity |
Poor |
Biodegradable |
No |
Storage |
Wet or dry environments |
Knot retention |
Low |
Can be spliced? |
Yes – easily |
Can be cut? |
Yes but ends will unravel. Recommend melting ends with flame to seal them |
Can be dyed? |
No |
Can be softened? |
Yes – a popular method uses water and fabric softener |
Blue Polypropylene Rope (Split Film)
Split film Blue Polypropylene Rope is a very inexpensive, lightweight, multi-purpose rope ideal for non-critical applications.
Commonly used in marine, sailing, agricultural, industrial and domestic environments.
Specific uses include: lorry lashings, guide ropes and securing tarpaulins.
Key properties at a glance:
Rot and water resistant
Strong and durable
Floats and does not absorb water
Lightweight
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Split Film Polypropylene Technical Details
Resistance |
Description |
UV resistance |
Moderate |
Abrasion resistance |
Moderate |
Rot and mould |
Yes |
Chemical |
Good resistance to most acids, alkalis. Excellent resistance to oil |
Properties |
Description |
Construction |
Split film construction |
Fibre |
Synthetic |
Quality certified |
ISO 9002 |
Appearance |
Blue, translucent hue. Smooth & shiny |
Feel |
Hard, smooth, slippy surface |
Handling |
Very lightweight. Flexible. |
Density |
0.91 |
Strength (dry) |
Fairly strong and tough all-round rope, but not suitable for lifting |
Strength (wet) |
Same as when dry. No loss of strength |
Shock absorbency |
Good |
Elongation at break load |
Moderate |
Performance in water |
Floats. Does not absorb water. Does not weaken or shrink when wet |
Melting point |
170°C |
Electrical conductivity |
Poor |
Biodegradable |
No |
Storage |
Wet or dry environments |
Black Polypropylene Rope
Black Polypropylene rope in superior quality yarn construction.
Available in 220m coils, in 6mm – 12mm diameters.
Key properties at a glance:
Twisted 3-strand yarn construction
Strong, durable & lightweight
Break load tested
Better abrasion resistance than split film polypropylene
Rot and water resistant
Floats and does not absorb water or shrink
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Green Polypropylene Rope
Our Green Polypropylene Rope is suitable for a range of domestic, commercial and marine applications.
Its twisted 3-strand yarn construction makes it suitable for lifting.
Also suitable for work around electrical lines.
Key properties at a glance:
Twisted 3-strand yarn construction
Strong, durable & lightweight
Break load tested
Better abrasion resistance than split film polypropylene
Rot and water resistant
Floats and does not absorb water or shrink
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Orange Polypropylene rope available by the metre and coil in 6mm – 12mm diameters.
Suitable for lifting, lashing, securing loads, marine applications and work near electrical lines.
Key properties at a glance:
Twisted 3-strand yarn construction
Strong, durable & lightweight
Break load tested
Better abrasion resistance than split film polypropylene
Rot and water resistant
Floats and does not absorb water or shrink
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
White Polypropylene rope is commonly used as cricket boundary rope but also has a wide range of domestic and industrial uses.
Available by the coil in 6mm – 32mm diameters. Also sold by the metre in 10mm & 12mm diameters and can be cut to suit your required length.
Key properties at a glance:
Twisted 3-strand yarn construction
Strong, durable & lightweight
Break load tested
Better abrasion resistance than split film polypropylene
Rot and water resistant
Floats and does not absorb water or shrink
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Excellent all-round general purpose rope.
Sold as 220m coil and by the metre.
Key properties at a glance:
Twisted 3-strand yarn construction
Strong, durable & lightweight
Break load tested
Better abrasion resistance than split film polypropylene
Rot and water resistant
Floats and does not absorb water or shrink
Can be spliced
Made in Europe
Specific References
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