1 2 Inch Static Kernmantle Rope Strength
The polyester fibers do not absorb water so there is no loss of strength or increase in weight if the rope gets wet.
1 2 inch static kernmantle rope strength. Kernmantle rope consists of twisted parallel fibers the kern surrounded by a tightly braided sheath the mantle. Our most versatile general use rescue rope and the experienced professional s choice for main and belay lines. Kernmantle rope from german kern meaning core and mantel meaning sheath is rope constructed with its interior core protected by a woven exterior sheath designed to optimize strength durability and flexibility. In 1998 the cordage institute published standard ci 1801 low stretch and static kernmantle life safety rope which defined a static rope as having a maximum 6 elongation at 10 of the rope s minimum breaking strength mbs.
A low stretch rope would have 6 to 10 elongation at 10 of the rope s mbs. It is great for rescue operations boating trips safety rope and much more. This safety rope is also very flexible and can be tied into tight knots. The core fibers provide the tensile strength of the rope while the sheath protects the core from abrasion during use.
10mm 3 8 kernmantle 5 979 lb mbs 1 7 elongation at 300 lb 5 3 lb per 100 sewn eyes only. The sheath is tightly braided providing significantly higher abrasion resistance. Our new static master pro is a static kernmantle rope with a polyester core and cover. The core fibers provide the majority about 70 of the rope s strength.
There are two distinct types of kernmantle. All of our static kernmantle rope for sale is sold by the foot. Compatible with a broad range of hardware and gear the 1 2 superstatic2 is ideal for all types of high angle rescue scenarios. Because if its 100 polyester composition this rope has very low stretch yet is high strength.
Htp high tenacity polyester is 100 polyester and offers better durability and strength extremely low stretch versus mixed fiber ropes. With less than 2 stretch at 300 lbf static pro is an excellent choice for high lines long rappels and many mechanical advantage haul systems. The rope is ul approved and passes all nfpa specifications.