Our 16mm 3 Strand Floating Polypropylene Rope is a strong, lightweight and cost-effective rope designed for marine, boating, fishing and general-purpose applications.
Manufactured from 100% High Tenacity Polypropylene Multifilament Fibres, this rope features a traditional 3 strand twisted construction, offering excellent flexibility, easy handling and straightforward splicing.
Key Features
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100% HT Polypropylene Multifilament – Strong, lightweight and economical rope.
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Floating Construction – Naturally buoyant, making it easy to locate and retrieve from water.
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Traditional 3 Strand Twist – Flexible, easy to handle and suitable for splicing.
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High Breaking Strength – Unspliced rope breaking load of 4,310kg (4.31 tonnes).
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No Fibre Water Absorption – Polypropylene fibres do not absorb water.
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Very Good Chemical Resistance – Suitable for a range of marine and industrial environments.
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Moderate Elongation – Offers flexibility under load.
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Resists Hardening – Designed to remain flexible during normal use.
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16mm Diameter – Suitable for a variety of marine and general-purpose applications.
Rope Size & Breaking Load
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Rope Breaking Load |
| 16mm |
11.60kg |
4,310kg (4.31 Tonnes) |
Unspliced rope breaking load tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Material |
100% High Tenacity PP Multifilament |
| Construction |
3 Strand Twisted Rope |
| Diameter |
16mm |
| Weight per 100m |
11.60kg |
| Unspliced Breaking Load |
4,310kg (4.31 Tonnes) |
| Specific Gravity |
0.91kg/dm³ |
| Buoyancy |
Floating |
| UV Resistance |
Sufficient |
| Chemical Resistance |
Very Good |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 165°C |
| Critical Temperature |
Approx. 80°C |
| Elongation at Break |
Approx. 23% |
| Fibre Water Absorption |
None |
| Wet Abrasion Resistance |
Sufficient |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Sufficient |
| Stated Rope Standard |
EN ISO 1346 |
| Breaking Load Test Standard |
ISO 2307 |
| Supply |
Rope Sold by Metre |
Suitable Applications
Ideal for a wide range of marine and general-purpose uses, including:
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Boat Mooring & Dock Lines
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Floating Marine Lines
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Fishing & Commercial Marine Applications
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General-Purpose Towing Lines
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Harbour & Marina Use
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Agricultural & Industrial Ropework
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General Outdoor Fastening
