
12 Strand Rope

Double Braided Rope

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