Manila Rope

Manila Rope

3 Strand Hawser Laid Manila Rope

Manufactured from fibres obtained from the leaves of the Abaca plant (Musa textilis). Manila is the stongest of the natural fibres and results in hard wearing, low stretch, general purpose ropes which are superior to Sisal in their resistance to weathering, fungal attack and moisture.

 

Features

  • Stronger and softer feel than sisal
  • Natural and Biodegradable
  • 3 strand rope
  • Non conductive
  • Good abrasion resistance
  • Low stretch
  • Weather resistant
  • Resistant to fungal attack and moisture
Manila Rope Thumb

Application 

  • Marine
  • Shipping
  • Lifting
  • Capstan ropes
  • Driving ropes
  • Slings
  • Rope ladders
  • Cargo nets
  • Safety nets
  • Block fall ropes
Range
  • 6mm – 36mm in 250m coils
  • 36mm – 48mm in 125m coils

Range / Technical

Product Code Qty Description Weight Kg Breaking Force kN Breaking Force Kg UOM
3 Std Hawser Laid Manila Rope
RON0600 64 Manila Rope 6mm x 250m 7 2.55 260 Coil
RON0800 36 Manila Rope 8mm x 250m 13 4.71 480 Coil
RON1000 36 Manila Rope 10mm x 250m 16 6.23 635 Coil
RON1201 27 Manila Rope 12mm x 250m 25 9.37 955 Coil
RON1400* 16 Manila Rope 14mm x 250m 34 12.6 1285 Coil
RON1600 16 Manila Rope 16mm x 250m 46 17.7 1805 Coil
RON1800 12 Manila Rope 18mm x 250m 53 21 2140 Coil
RON2000 12 Manila Rope 20mm x 250m 66 27.9 2845 Coil
RON2240* 12 Manila Rope 22mm x 250m 80 33.4 3405 Coil
RON2400 8 Manila Rope 24mm x 250m 97 39.9 4070 Coil
RON2800 4 Manila Rope 28mm x 250m 128 52.2 5325 Coil
RON3240* Manila Rope 32mm x 125m 85 67.3 6865 Coil
RON3200 4 Manila Rope 32mm x 250m 169 67.3 6865 Coil
RON3600 2 Manila Rope 36mm x 250m 215 85.3 8700 Coil
RON4040 4 Manila Rope 40mm x 125m 133 103 10500 Coil
RON4840* 3 Manila Rope 48mm x 125m 198 145 14790 Coil

* Made to order – Minimum order quantity and lead time apply

Fibre Characteristics

Fibre Type Description Specific Gravity Sensitive to Resistant to Heat Reation Strength & Elongation
Manila Abaca Musa Textilis 65% cellulose, 12%water, 22% pectin 1.5 Mineral acids, weak or strong paints, detergents, chemical salts, fats, weathering and sunlight Volatile petroleum solvents, batching oils and alkalis Critical temp is 150'C after which fibre burns at flame. Supports combustion. Fibre elongation: Dry: 2.8%, Wet 3.2% Rope Elongation: Dry: 13%, Wet 15% Extension causes rupture.
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