Rope Selection Guide

Double Braid Nylon Rope (Our “Yacht Braid” is available in 16 solid colors and combinations) Double Braided Nylon excels in strength & flexibility. A Custom Colored Nylon Jacket is braided around a nylon core. It offers predictable controlled elongation which helps even out the strains & stresses on dock lines, anchor lines, tow lines, heavy duty marine hawsers, and mooring lines. Torque-balanced construction prevents hockling, while special tension setting and stabilization processes hold the rope dimensionally stable. Please choose double braid nylon rope as the best all-around recreational marine rope. Double Braid Nylon Rope is also used for in-land tow and recovery applications, equine rope halters, equine lead ropes, and as a fitness and exercise rope. The nylon core can be omitted to in order make Flat Braid Nylon Rope.

Double Braid Polyester Rope (Our “Pro Yacht Braid” is available in 9 solid colors and combinations) Double Braided Polyester is similar to double braid nylon, but has less stretch than nylon. A Custom Colored Polyester Jacket is braided around a polyester core. The best rope for running rigging and is ideally suited for all rope halyards. This very low stretch rope excels in strength, abrasion resistance, gripping properties, weather / UV resistance, and flexibility. Please choose double braid polyester rope for low stretch applications (see double braid nylon applications but low stretch). The polyester core can be omitted to in order make Flat Braid Polyester Rope.

3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope (Available in white and black colors) 3-Strand Nylon Rope consists of three equally sized strands twisted together to produce a very fine, durable rope. Using premium high-tensile nylon fibers we produce a durable rope with balanced construction. Our 3-Strand Nylon Rope is easy to handle wet or dry, knots and splices easily, and provides the highest elasticity of any rope. Choose Three Strand Twisted Nylon Rope as an economical general purpose rope. 3-Strand Nylon Rope is also used for in-land tow and recovery applications, and for decorative purposes.

3-Strand Twisted Polyester Rope (Available in white and black colors) 3-Strand Polyester Rope is similar in appearance and construction when compared to our 3-Strand Nylon Rope, but has lower stretch. It has high strength, low stretch, and excellent weather / UV resistance. It is resistant to rot, mildew, deterioration due to marine organisms, and is also resistant to acids and solvents. Choose Three Strand Twisted Polyester Rope for low stretch applications.

3-Strand twisted Polypropylene Rope (Available in yellow, white, black, blue, orange black/yellow colors) 3-Strand Twisted Polypropylene Rope is a light weight, strong, and a general purpose synthetic rope that is easier to handle than rope made from natural manila fibers. This floating & waterproof rope is resistant to rot, oil, gasoline and most chemicals and is stronger than manila rope. Choose Three Strand Twisted Polypropylene Rope as an economical alternative to nylon and for floating applications.

3-Strand Twisted Manila Rope 3-Strand Manila Rope is manufactured from selected high grade natural bers. It is used in shipping, construction, agriculture, and is a general purpose rope for jobs where economy, strength, and durability are necessary. It resists mildew and agricultural deterioration. Also choose Three Strand Manila Rope for decorative purposes and for tness and exercise applications (climbing ropes).

12-Strand Plait Nylon Rope (Our “Euro Braid” is available in 16 solid colors) 12-Strand Nylon Rope, also called 12 Plait Braid, provides high strength, high elongation, and excellent abrasion resistance in a single braid construction. 12-Strand Nylon is easily spliced, and handles well. Compared to 3-Strand Twisted and 8 Plait ropes, 12-Strand offers important performance advantages. It provides higher strength-to-weight ratios, will not rotate under load, stays supple over time in both the marine and industrial environment, grips and renders well on winches, bollards, and capstans. Choose Twelve Strand Nylon Rope for special dock line and mooring line applications.

12-Strand Plait Polyester Rope (Our “Euro-Pro Braid” is available in 9 solid colors) 12-Strand Polyester Rope, also called 12 Plait Braid, provides the characteristics of polyester fiber mentioned above, but with the advantages of 12-Strand construction. Choose Twelve Strand Polyester Rope for low stretch applications (see double braid nylon applications but low stretch).

12-Strand AmSteel®-Blue — AmSteel®-Blue Rope is the latest development of HMPE fiber in a 12-Strand single braided rope utilizing parallay design with blue samthane urethane coating. This twelve strand braided rope yields the maximum in strength- to-weight ratio, very low stretch, and is stronger than wire rope constructions -- yet it oats. It also has the best ex-fatigue and wear resistance when compared to products made of HMPE or post-drawn HMPE fibers. Specific Gravity: .98 (Floats). Please choose AmSteel®-Blue Rope for specialized heavy duty marine towing and mooring line applications. AmSteel®-Blue Rope is often used to replace steel cables and for winch applications including as an in-land tow and recovery rope.

12-Strand Braid SK-75 Dyneema® Rope (Our “Iron Lite” is available in blue) Iron Lite is Miami Cordage’s strongest synthetic rope, made from HMPE Dyneema® SK-75 fibers. It is a 12-strand single braid, non-rotational rope that, size for size, is the same strength as steel. Iron Lite has a specific gravity of 0.98, allowing it to oat yet it will not absorb water and is UV resistant. Dyneema® fiber ropes have a life span that is typically stronger than wire rope, making it an excellent wire rope replacement. Iron Lite has extremely low stretch, superior ex fatigue, and wear resistance. It is a high performance rope and useful with high load applications where ease of handling is important and where wire rope is not practical. Please choose Iron Lite Rope for specialized heavy duty marine towing and mooring applications. SK-75 Dyneema® Rope is often used to replace steel cables and for winch applications including use as an in-land tow and recovery rope.

8-Strand Poly-Dan Blue (Maxima) Rope (Heavy Duty Mooring Line) Our large diameter 8-Strand Poly-Dan Blue mooring lines are made from high strength polypropylene and serve as a perfect mooring line for large vessels. These lines are 720 feet in length and have 6 feet covered eyes on both ends. Choose Poly-Dan Blue for heavy duty marine applications.

8-Strand Maxiflex Rope (Heavy Duty Mooring Line) Our OCIMF approved 8-Strand Maxiflex mooring lines are made from high tenacity polyester and high strength polypropylene yarn in a speci c composition for higher durability. These lines are 720 feet and have 6 feet covered eyes on both ends. 20% additional breaking strength over nylon ropes, better abrasion resistance compared to nylon ropes, retains strength in wet conditions, sinks in water, yet does not gain weight. Maxiflex lasts longer due to its high ultraviolet resistance properties. Choose Maxiflex for heavy duty marine applications.

3-Strand Twisted Polypropylene Dacron (Poly-Dac) Poly-Dac rope is a composite blend of polypropylene and polyester fibers and is an excellent, low cost general utility rope. It has very low stretch properties and it is easily spliced. Also choose Three Poly-Dac Rope for decorative purposes and fitness and exercise applications (battling, undulation ropes, & climbing ropes).

3-Strand Twisted Windlass Grade Heat-Set Nylon Rope (Available in white with a yellow tracer) For windlass anchor line / anchor rode applications we offer our Heat Set 3-Strand Twisted Nylon Rope in solid white with a yellow tracer thread. Our 3-Strand Windlass Grade Heat Set is produced to the same standards as our Premium Nylon 3-Strand Rope. Additional finishing processes make it an ideal windlass rope. The finished rope is initially pre-shrunk and then coated with a Marine Overlay Finish that stiffens the rope as well as enhances its durability and abrasion resistance. The final result is a firm, easily spliced rope and ideal for anchor lines / anchor rodes.

8-Strand Polypropylene Hollow Braid Rope (Available in yellow, white, black, and green colors) The original 8-Strand “easy splice” rope. The Hollow Braid Rope is made using 8-Strand Polypropylene Diamond Braid construction with a hollow center, is easy to handle and splice, and it oats. Polypropylene is available in yellow, black, and white in various sizes and reel lengths. Choose polypropylene hollow braid rope for light duty floating applications.

8-Strand Plait Nylon (Available in solid white) For specialized windlass anchor line / anchor rode applications we offer 8-Plait Braid, which provides high strength, high elongation, and excellent abrasion resistance in a single braid construction. 8-Plait Nylon is easily spliced and handles well. Compared to 3-Strand Twisted Rope, 8-Plait Rope offers important performance advantages. It provides higher strength-to-weight ratios, will not rotate under load, stays supple over time in both the marine and industrial environment, grips and renders well on winches, bollards, and capstans.

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