Our premium 14mm Braid on Braid Polypropylene Floating Rope is a strong, lightweight and flexible marine rope, ideal for boat mooring, dock lines, RIBs, general marine ropework and outdoor applications.
Manufactured from 100% High Tenacity (HT) Multifilament Polypropylene, this rope combines excellent buoyancy with good strength, flexibility and very good chemical resistance.
Key Features
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100% HT Multifilament Polypropylene – Strong, lightweight synthetic rope.
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14mm Rope Diameter – Suitable for a variety of marine and outdoor applications.
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Floating Rope – Specific gravity of approximately 0.91 means it floats on water.
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3,225kg Breaking Load – Stated unspliced rope breaking strength.
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Braid on Braid Construction – Flexible double braided design for easy handling.
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Very Good Chemical Resistance – Suitable for demanding marine environments.
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UV Resistance – Sufficient for general outdoor applications.
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Lightweight Construction – Weighs approximately 8.86kg per 100 metres.
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No Fibre Water Absorption – Polypropylene fibres do not absorb water.
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Flexible & Easy to Handle – Smooth braided finish for comfortable handling.
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Versatile Marine Rope – Ideal for mooring, docking and general boat ropework.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Breaking Load |
| 14mm |
8.86kg |
3,225kg (3.23 Tonnes) |
| 16mm |
11.60kg |
4,310kg (4.31 Tonnes) |
| 18mm |
14.60kg |
5,350kg (5.35 Tonnes) |
Breaking loads are stated for unspliced rope and tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Please Note: This product listing is specifically for 14mm polypropylene braid on braid rope. Other diameters are shown for comparison.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Floating Polypropylene Marine Rope |
| Rope Diameter |
14mm |
| Material |
100% HT Multifilament Polypropylene |
| Construction |
Braid on Braid / Double Braid |
| Specific Gravity |
Approx. 0.91 |
| Buoyancy |
Floats on Water |
| 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 |
Fair |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Fair |
| Stated Standard |
EN ISO 1346 |
| Breaking Load Test Standard |
ISO 2307 |
Suitable Applications
Our 14mm Floating Polypropylene Braid on Braid Rope is suitable for a variety of marine and general-purpose applications, including:
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Boat Mooring & Dock Lines
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RIB Mooring Ropes
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Yacht & Motorboat Ropework
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Marina & Pontoon Berthing
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Floating Marine Lines
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General Boat Ropework
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Outdoor & Utility Rope Applications
