Cordage

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Fulcrum Lifting supplies a wide variety of cordage useful in various industries and applications. From marine to construction and mining to safety, modern cordage is made with the very latest in technology and materials. The different construction techniques have an influence on the rope’s durability, elongation, and strength.

Cordage Types:
12 Strand: Comprised of a total of 12 strands, the strands are braided together to form the body of the rope. Popular 12 Strand rope materials are Nylon, Polyester, and HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene).
Common Applications include:

• Mining recovery lines
• Tow lines
• Shield hawing lines
• Hauling line used with drones
• Replacement for wire rope
• Vessel mooring lines
• Inland river barge lines
• Lifting slings
• Utility winch and pulling lines
• Tug vessel assist lines

Double Braid: Also recognized as “braid on braid” or “marine rope” is constructed with a braided core. The braided core has a braided sheath, making it a rope within a rope. The double-braid construction helps distribute the load among both braids. Popular Double Braid rope materials are Nylon, Polyester, and HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene).
Common Applications include:

• Anchor lines
• Mooring lines
• Towlines

3-Strand: A “laid” or “twisted” construction that differs from the above-mentioned braided constructions. The 3-Strand rope is generally the most universal rope produced. Popular 3-Strand rope materials are Manila, Nylon, Polyester, Polydac, and Polypropylene.

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Rope Working Characteristics	Types of Ropes
	Manila	Polypropylene	Nylon	Polyester	Polydac (Poly Dacron)	HMPE (High Modulus PolyEythelene)
Strength	Fair	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent
Shock Load	Fair	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent
Surface Abrasion	Good	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Good
Elasticity	Fair	Good	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent
Floats	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Resistant To
Rot & Mildew	Poor	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sunlight	Excellent	Fair	Good	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good
Oil & Gas	Fair	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Acids	Poor	Excellent	Fair	Very Good	Good	Good
Alkalis	Poor	TBD	Excellent	Good	Good	Very Good
Storage Wet/Dry	Dry Only	Wet or Dry	Wet or Dry	Wet or Dry	Wet or Dry	Dry Only
Affected by Heat at	Weakens at 300°	Weakens at 150°	Weakens at 350°	Weakens at 300°	Varies	Weakens at 150°

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Fulcrum Lifting supplies cordage from Cortland, Phillystran, Sunshine Cordage, and Erin Rope. All cordage has received ABS and DNV-type approvals.