NYLON/NYLON BLEND ROPE
Nylon/nylon blend is the strongest of all ropes. When stretched has a “memory” for returning to its original length. For this reason it is best for absorbing shock loads as is the case when lifting or towing.
Nylon/nylon blend lasts four to five times longer than natural fibers because it has very good abrasion resistance and is not damaged by oil or most chemicals. Nylon/nylon blend has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration from sunlight (UV stability).
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
ROPE MATERIAL COMPARISON
Use the table below to see how nylon compares to other rope materials.
NYLON | POLYESTER | POLYPROPYLENE | SISAL | COTTON | |
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STRENGTH | EXCELLENT | GOOD | VERY GOOD | POOR | POOR |
FLOATS | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO |
STRETCH | MODERATE | LOW | HIGH | VERY LOW | VERY LOW |
UV RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | POOR | GOOD | POOR |
ROT/MILDEW RESISTANCE | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | POOR | POOR |
ABRASION RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | FAIR | POOR |
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS | WET OR DRY | WET OR DRY | WET OR DRY | DRY | DRY |
OIL/GAS RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | FAIR | POOR |