Nylon Rope
Strength
Nylon Rope is the strongest of all rope fibers in common use. It is significantly stronger than polypropylene, polyethylene, organic fibers and polyester.
Elasticity & Shock Absorption
Nylon has a high stretch factor, around 15-28% at break, providing a level of elasticity that is handy for certain applications. Generally used for absorbing shock loads and dynamic load applications such as lifting, mooring or towing because it has the ability to return to it’s original length after being stretched.
Resistance
It also has good resistance to abrasion, UV rays, mildew, rot and chemical exposure, lasting several times longer than natural fibres. Like manila, nylon has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration from sunlight. The rope’s nylon material will withstand the ultraviolet rays that can deteriorate rope. Due to its high resistances, nylon will not degrade through exposure to most chemicals and organic solvents and is resistant to rot, mildew, and other effects related to moisture.
Braided Or Twisted
Nylon Rope is commonly either braided or twisted. Having both options makes nylon rope extremely versatile. Braided nylon rope is the strongest option. The tightly woven lock-stitch construction will not unravel, and provides a firm, steady rope. Twisted rope however, provides a more balanced rope that will hang straight and not kink.
Nylon is ideal for use as bow-to-stern towing hawsers, surge lines, mountain climbing ropes, safety lines, lariat ropes, boat falls, drop hammer ropes, target tow rope, fishing ropes and industrial slings.
Nylon 3-Strand Rope
| Diameter | Weight | Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM | INCH | KG/200M | TON |
| 4 | 5/32 | 1.95 | 0.33 |
| 5 | 3/16 | 3.00 | 0.50 |
| 6 | 1/4 | 4.50 | 0.70 |
| 8 | 5/16 | 7.75 | 1.21 |
| 9 | 3/8 | 9.80 | 1.51 |
| 10 | 13/32 | 12.10 | 1.85 |
| 12 | 15/32 | 17.60 | 2.80 |
| 14 | 9/16 | 23.90 | 3.73 |
| 16 | 5/8 | 30.80 | 4.78 |
| 18 | 23/32 | 38.70 | 5.94 |
| 20 | 13/16 | 48.00 | 7.23 |
| 22 | 7/8 | 57.90 | 8.63 |
| 24 | 15/16 | 69.50 | 10.20 |
| 26 | 1-1/32 | 81.30 | 11.80 |
| 28 | 1-1/8 | 95.30 | 13.50 |
| 30 | 1-3/16 | 108.00 | 15.40 |
| 32 | 1-1/4 | 123.00 | 17.30 |
| 34 | 1-11/32 | 139.00 | 19.40 |
| 36 | 1-7/16 | 155.00 | 21.60 |
| 38 | 1-1/2 | 174.00 | 23.90 |
| 40 | 1-19/32 | 191.00 | 26.30 |
| 42 | 1-21/32 | 213.00 | 28.70 |
| 45 | 1-25/32 | 244.00 | 32.70 |
| 48 | 1-7/8 | 277.0 | 37.20 |
| 50 | 2 | 302.00 | 39.80 |
| 52 | 2-1/16 | 328.00 | 43.00 |
| 55 | 2-5/32 | 367.00 | 47.50 |
| 60 | 2-3/8 | 438.00 | 55.80 |
| 65 | 2-9/16 | 513.00 | 64.80 |
| 70 | 2-3/4 | 596.00 | 74.30 |
| 75 | 2-31/32 | 683.00 | 84.50 |
| 80 | 3-5/32 | 777.00 | 95.30 |
| 85 | 3-3/8 | 874.00 | 107.00 |
| 90 | 3-9/16 | 980.00 | 119.00 |
| 95 | 3-3/4 | 1,080.00 | 131.00 |
| 100 | 3-15/16 | 1,200.00 | 144.00 |
Nylon 8-Strand Rope
| Diameter | Weight | Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM | INCH | KG/200M | TON |
| 24 | 15/16 | 69.5 | 13.10 |
| 28 | 1-1/8 | 95.5 | 17.50 |
| 32 | 1-1/4 | 123.0 | 22.0 |
| 36 | 1-7/16 | 155.0 | 27.30 |
| 40 | 1-9/32 | 191.0 | 33.00 |
| 42 | 1-21/32 | 213.0 | 36.00 |
| 45 | 1-25/32 | 244.0 | 41.00 |
| 48 | 1-7/8 | 277.0 | 46.00 |
| 50 | 2 | 302.0 | 50.00 |
| 52 | 2-1/16 | 328.0 | 54.00 |
| 55 | 2-5/32 | 367.0 | 59.00 |
| 60 | 2-3/8 | 438.0 | 70.00 |
| 65 | 2-9/16 | 513.0 | 82.00 |
| 70 | 2-3/4 | 596.0 | 94.00 |
| 75 | 2-31/32 | 683.0 | 106.00 |
| 80 | 3-5/32 | 777.0 | 121.00 |
| 85 | 3-3/8 | 874.0 | 134.00 |
| 95 | 3-3/4 | 1,080.0 | 166.00 |
| 100 | 3-15/16 | 1,200.0 | 184.00 |
| 104 | 4-1/8 | 1,332.0 | 200.00 |
| 112 | 4-7/16 | 1,544.0 | 210.00 |
| 120 | 4-3/4 | 1,774.0 | 255.00 |