KingCord 1/2 in. x 50 ft. 32-Strand Diamond Braid Polypropylene Rope
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KingCord 1/2 in. x 50 ft. 32-Strand Diamond Braid Polypropylene Rope
A 32-strand diamond braid in 1/2 in. polypropylene. The higher strand count gives a rounder, denser braid than the usual 16-strand rope, so it handles better and resists flattening where it runs over an edge.
Safe working load is 210 lb. against a breaking strength of 705 lb. Work to the first figure, not the second, and keep it off overhead lifting entirely. That gap is what covers shock loading, knots, abrasion and age.
- 210 lb. safe working load, against a 705 lb. breaking strength
- Floats, sheds water and does not rot, which makes it the general-purpose outdoor rope
- 32-strand braid rather than the usual 16
- Less stretch than nylon, so it holds a load where you set it instead of creeping
- Model 342921BG
Questions
What is the difference between safe working load and breaking strength?
Breaking strength is where the rope fails in a straight steady pull. Safe working load is the figure you actually design to, well below that, and the gap covers shock, knots, wear and age.
Does it float?
Yes. Polypropylene floats and does not take up water.
Can I use it for towing or lifting?
No. Not for overhead lifting, and towing shock-loads a rope far past its rated figure. Use gear made for the job.
Why 32-strand?
More strands make a rounder, denser braid. It runs through hands and hardware better and holds its shape rather than flattening.
Will knots weaken it?
Yes, and significantly. A knot can cost a third of the rope's strength, which is part of what the safe working load margin is there to cover.