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When you need rope, it pays to make sure that you are getting the right rope for the job. Here is a handy chart to make sure that you get the rope that will work for the job, and the conditions that you find yourself in.
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Rope Selection Chart Rating Scale: 1(strongest/best) – 4 (weakest/poorest) |
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| Properties | Type | Nylon | Polyester | Polypro | Manila |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | strong/weak | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Wet vs Dry Strength | – | 85% | 100% | 100% | 115% |
| Shock Load Ability | strong/weak | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Floats/Sinks | – | Sinks | Sinks | Floats | Sinks |
| Elongation at break | – | 20-34% | 15-20% | 15-20% | 10-15% |
| Water Absorbption | most/least | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Melting Point | – | 480 F | 500 F | 330 F | 350 F (chars) |
| Abrasion Resistance | most/least | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Resistance to Sunlight | most/least | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Resistance to Rot | most/least | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Resistance to Acid | most/least | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Resistance to Alkalis | most/least | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Resistance to oil/gas | most/least | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical resistance | most/least | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flexing endurance | most/least | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Specific Gravity | – | 1.14 | 1.38 | .9 | 1.38 |
| Storage Requirements | wet or dry | wet or dry | wet or dry | dry | |
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