KingCord 1/4 in. x 100 ft. White Twisted Nylon Rope
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KingCord 1/4 in. x 100 ft. Twisted Nylon Rope
Three-strand twisted nylon in 1/4 in., on a 100 ft. length. Twisted rope is the traditional lay: it splices by hand, it grips well, and it is easy to inspect because you can see right into the strands.
Safe working load is 130 lb. against a breaking strength of 991 lb. It is not rated for overhead lifting, a knot can cost a rope up to a third of its strength, and shock loading takes it past the rated figure without warning.
- 130 lb. safe working load, against a 991 lb. breaking strength
- Nylon is the strongest of the common rope fibres
- Stretches under load, which absorbs shock instead of passing it straight into whatever the rope is tied to
- That same stretch makes nylon the wrong rope when you need a load to stay exactly where you put it
- Sinks and absorbs water
- Splices by hand
- Model 342251BG
Questions
How much can it hold?
130 lb. safe working load. The 991 lb. figure is where it breaks in a straight steady pull, not a load you should design to.
Why does the working load look low against the breaking strength?
The gap is the safety margin, and it covers knots, shock, abrasion and age. Rope loses strength in all four ways.
Does it float?
No. Nylon sinks and takes up water.
Can I splice it?
Yes. Three-strand twisted rope is the easiest construction to splice by hand, and a splice keeps far more of the rope's strength than a knot does.
Nylon or polyester?
Nylon stretches and absorbs shock. Polyester barely stretches and handles sun better. Pick nylon for anchors and towing, polyester for anything tensioned and left out.
Specifications and load ratings are provided for reference only; please verify with the manufacturer before use in load-bearing or safety-critical applications.