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TWISTED ROPE


Nylon Twisted Rope

(Professional Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/16"
5/8"
1.00
900
75
1/4"
3/4"
1.50
1,490
124
5/16"
1"
2.50
2,300
192
3/8"
1 1/8"
3.50
3,340
278
7/16"
1 1/4"
5.00
4,500
410
1/2"
1 1/2"
6.50
5,750
525
9/16"
1 3/4"
8.15
7,200
720
5/8"
2 "
10.50
9,350
935
3/4"
2 1/4"
14.50
12,800
1,420
13/16"
2 1/2
17.00
15,300
1,700
7/8"
2 3/4"
20.00
18,000
2,000
1"
3"
26.40
22,600
2,520
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.

Composite Rope (Poly/Dac)

(Professional Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/8"
1 1/8"
3.60
2,400
240
1/2"
1 1/2"
6.50
3,700
420
5/8"
2 "
9.50
5,500
675
3/4"
2 1/4"
12.50
7,500
1,000
7/8"
2 3/4"
18.00
10,000
300
1"
3"
21.80
12,000
1,600
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.


Polyester Twisted

(Heavy Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/16"
5/8"
1.20
900
90
1/4"
3/4"
2.00
1,490
149
5/16"
1"
3.10
2,300
230
3/8"
1 1/8"
4.50
3,340
334
7/16"
1 1/4"
6.20
4,500
500
1/2"
1 1/2"
8.00
5,750
640
9/16"
1 3/4
10.20
7,200
900
5/8"
2 "
13.00
9,000
1,130
3/4"
2 1/4"
17.50
11,300
1,610
13/16"
2 1/2
21.00
14,000
2,000
7/8"
2 3/4"
25.00
16,200
2,320
1"
3"
30.40
19,800
2,820
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.


Polypropylene Twisted Rope

(Medium Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/16"
5/8"
0.70
720
95
1/4"
3/4"
1.20
1,130
165
5/16"
1"
1.80
1,710
250
3/8"
1 1/8"
2.80
2,440
340
7/16"
1 1/4"
3.80
3,160
400
1/2"
1 1/2"
4.70
3,780
535
9/16"
1 3/4"
6.10
4,600
675
5/8"
2 "
7.50
5,600
800
3/4"
2 1/4"
10.70
7,650
1,100
13/16"
2 1/2
12.70
8,900
1,270
7/8"
2 3/4"
15.00
10,400
1,490
1"
3"
18.00
12,600
1,800
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.


Manila

(Lite Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/16"
5/8"
1.50
406
41
1/4"
3/4"
2.00
540
54
5/16"
1"
2.90
900
90
3/8"
1 1/8"
4.10
1,220
122
7/16"
1 1/4"
5.25
1,580
176
1/2"
1 1/2"
7.50
2,380
264
9/16"
1 3/4
10.40
3,100
388
5/8"
2 "
13.30
3,960
496
3/4"
2 1/4"
16.70
4,860
695
13/16"
2 1/2
19.50
5,850
835
7/8"
2 3/4"
22.40
6,950
995
1"
3"
27.00
8,100
1,160
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.


Sisal, Cotton

(Lite Duty)
SIZE
Dia.
SIZE
Cir.
Linear
Density
lbs./100'
New Rope
Tensile
Strength*
(Lbs.)
Working
Load
Limit**
(Lbs.)
3/16"
5/8"
1.50
360
36
1/4"
3/4"
2.00
480
48
5/16"
1"
2.90
800
80
3/8"
1 1/8"
4.10
1,080
108
7/16"
1 1/4"
5.26
1,400
156
1/2"
1 1/2"
7.52
2,120
236
9/16"
1 3/4
10.40
2,760
345
5/8"
2 "
13.30
3,520
440
3/4"
2 1/4"
16.70
4,320
617
13/16"
2 1/2
19.50
5,200
743
7/8"
2 3/4"
22.50
6,160
880
1"
3"
27.00
7,200
1,030
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*New Rope Tensile Strengths are based on tests of new and unused rope of standard construction in accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods.

**In accordance with Cordage Institute Standard Test Methods, Working Load Limits (WLL) are for rope in good condition, with appropriate splices, in non critical applications, and under normal service conditions. As a general rule,  Working Loads Limits are 10%-15% of new rope tensile strengths.

Working Load / Working Load Limit

The Working Load (WL) is the weight or force applied to rope or cordage in a given application.

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is a guideline for the maximum allowable capacity of a rope product and should not be exceeded.

Applied loads higher than a specified WLL can overstress and damage fibers, resulting in premature rope failure. The Working Load of an application should not exceed the WLL of the rope for optimalproduct performance and the safety of personnel and property.

Minimum Breaking Strength

The Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) is the force that a given rope is required to meet or exceed in a laboratory test when it is new and unused. MBS values are given in Cordage Institute Standards and individual manufacturers’ specifications.

There are inherent risks in the use of rope and cordage because such products are subject to highly variable conditions that change over time. Therefore, Design Factor (the ratio between the MBS and WL) selections and Working Load Limits must be calculated with consideration of exposure to risk and actual conditions of use for each application. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer, an experienced engineer or other qualified individual  regarding the design, application and selection of a rope product.


This weight, strength, size and working load chart supersedes all data and specifications sheets published prior to January 1, 2010.