Our premium 14mm Nylon 8 Strand Rope is a strong, flexible and shock-absorbing marine rope designed for boat anchoring, mooring, dock lines and general marine ropework.
Manufactured from high-strength nylon (polyamide), this durable marine rope offers excellent elasticity, very good abrasion resistance and reliable shock absorption. Its 8 strand braided construction provides flexibility and ease of handling, making it ideal for appropriately specified marine applications.
Key Features
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High Strength Nylon Rope – Durable polyamide fibres for demanding marine applications.
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14mm Rope Diameter – Suitable for appropriately specified boat mooring and anchoring.
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8 Strand Braided Construction – Flexible construction for marine ropework.
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4,100kg Breaking Load – Stated rope breaking strength (4.10 tonnes).
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Excellent Shock Absorption – Helps cushion sudden loading from vessel movement.
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High Elasticity – Approximately 20–30% elongation at breaking load.
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Very Good Abrasion Resistance – Suitable for regular marine handling.
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Good UV Resistance – Suitable for outdoor marine environments.
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Flexible & Easy to Handle – Suitable for coiling, handling and professional splicing.
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Suitable for Eye Splicing – Can be professionally finished with suitable marine terminations.
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Sinks in Water – Specific gravity of approximately 1.14.
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Ideal for Mooring & Anchoring – Useful where elasticity and shock absorption are important.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads – 10mm to 28mm
| Rope Diameter |
Stated Breaking Load |
| 10mm |
2,260kg (2.26 Tonnes) |
| 12mm |
3,000kg (3.00 Tonnes) |
| 14mm |
4,100kg (4.10 Tonnes) |
| 16mm |
5,300kg (5.30 Tonnes) |
| 18mm |
6,700kg (6.70 Tonnes) |
| 20mm |
8,300kg (8.30 Tonnes) |
| 22mm |
10,000kg (10.00 Tonnes) |
| 24mm |
12,000kg (12.00 Tonnes) |
| 26mm |
13,900kg (13.90 Tonnes) |
| 28mm |
15,800kg (15.80 Tonnes) |
Breaking loads are stated rope strengths and are not safe working loads.
Please Note: This listing is specifically for 14mm nylon 8 strand rope. Other diameters are shown for technical comparison.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Nylon Anchor, Mooring & Marine Rope |
| Rope Diameter |
14mm |
| Material |
Nylon (Polyamide) |
| Construction |
8 Strand Braided |
| Breaking Load |
4,100kg (4.10 Tonnes) |
| Specific Gravity |
Approx. 1.14 |
| Buoyancy |
Sinks in Water |
| UV Resistance |
Good |
| Chemical Resistance |
Good; avoid strong acids and alkalis |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 250°C |
| Elongation at Break |
Approx. 20–30% |
| Shock Absorption |
Excellent |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Very Good |
| Water Absorption |
Absorbs Moisture |
| Wet Strength |
May Reduce by Approx. 10–20% |
| Wet Shrinkage |
Some Shrinkage Possible |
| Splicing Suitability |
Suitable for Professional Eye Splicing |
Suitable Applications
Our 14mm Nylon 8 Strand Rope is suitable for a variety of marine applications, including:
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Boat Mooring & Dock Lines
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Yacht & Motorboat Mooring
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Anchor Ropes & Anchor Warps
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Marina & Pontoon Berthing
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Shock-Absorbing Marine Lines
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General Marine Ropework
