{"title":"Rope \u0026 Cordage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; General Purpose Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope and cordage cover everything from industrial lifting slings, safety lines, and rigging to landscaping and railings. Choose between synthetic rope (nylon, polyester, polypropylene, Plasma) for strength and durability, or natural rope (cotton, manila) for a softer, handled feel. Rope also comes in two constructions, braided or twisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSynthetic Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic rope resists abrasion, acids, mildew, and rot better than natural rope, and it lasts longer, which usually makes it more cost effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNylon Rope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nylon-rope\"\u003eNylon rope\u003c\/a\u003e stretches to absorb shock loads, which makes it a fit for mooring lines, tow lines, tie downs, and safety lines. It comes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-8-solid-braid-nylon-rope-1000\"\u003ebraided\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-8-diamond-braid-nylon-rope-1000\"\u003ediamond braided\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-4-twisted-nylon-rope-3-strand-600\"\u003etwisted\u003c\/a\u003e. Wet nylon loses about 10-15% of its strength and regains it once dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolyester Rope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polyester-rope\"\u003ePolyester rope\u003c\/a\u003e has less stretch than nylon, keeps its strength when wet, and resists UV, which suits tug lines, barge tow lines, rigging, and outdoor use. Popular options are solid braid, diamond braid, and twisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolypropylene Rope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolypropylene rope is the least expensive synthetic, floats on water, and won't conduct electricity, so it works for ski rope, pool rope, and utility jobs. It's stiffer and weaker than nylon or polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlasma Rope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plasma-rope\"\u003ePlasma rope\u003c\/a\u003e is lightweight, water resistant, flexible, and strong, available in 12 strand or 12x12 construction for mooring, lifting slings, and winch lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rope is softer and absorbent, good for uses where it's handled directly. It's more prone to mildew and rot, especially if stored damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManila Rope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManila rope is a durable, cost-efficient general-purpose rope for climbing, obstacle courses, landscaping, ladders, and railings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTensile Strength vs. Working Load Limit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTensile strength is the average strength of new rope tested in a lab, and it is not the working load limit. A working load limit can run anywhere from 5-20% of tensile strength, depending on the rope's age and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/collections\/media_6b4934b1-12a6-4c5d-9985-86ad1cc3ea7a.jpg?v=1756840773","url":"https:\/\/www.fastenersplus.com\/collections\/rope.oembed","provider":"Fasteners Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}