Government Marine Grade Twisted Nylon
Halyards, Jib Lines, Control Lines.A four stage rope made with 100% Solution Dyed Nylon. The color of this rope will not fade or wash out. This rope has great handling, stretch, shock absorption and abrasion resistance characteristics. Working load 5 to 12 percent of Tensile (see note below).
Uses: Theatrical, General use.
Marine Grade Twisted Nylon Specifications
| Product Number | Diameter | Circumference | Average Tensile Strength | Weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in. | mm. | in. | mm. | lbs. | Kg. | lbs/100 ft | Kg/100 m | |
| 20-12006 | 3/8 | 10 | 1-1/8 | 30 | 3,500 | 1,591 | 3.5 | 5.2 |
| 20-16006 | 1/2 | 12 | 1-1/2 | 36 | 5,800 | 2,636 | 6.5 | 9.6 |
| 20-10206 | 5/8 | 16 | 2 | 48 | 9,800 | 4,455 | 10.5 | 15.6 |
| 20-10246 | 3/4 | 18 | 2-1/4 | 54 | 12,000 | 5,455 | 14.5 | 21.5 |
Rope Safety Considerations
New Rope Tensile Strengths: New rope tensile strengths are based on tests in accordance with ASTM Test Method D-4268 on new and unused rope in laboratory condition.
Working Loads: Working loads are for rope in good condition with approximate splices, in non-critical applications, under normal service conditions. Working loads should be exceeded only with expert knowledge of conditions and professional estimates of risk. Working loads should be reduced where life, limb, or valuable property is involved, or for exceptional service conditions such as shock loads, sustained loads, etc.
The Cordage Institute specifies that the Safe Working Load of rope shall be determined by dividing the Minimum Tensile Strength by the Safety Factor. Safety factors range from 5 to 12 percent for non-critical uses.