Polyester Braid on Braid Rope – Stainless Steel Thimble Spliced
Our premium Polyester Braid on Braid Stainless Steel Thimble Spliced Rope combines excellent strength, flexibility and durability with a professionally finished thimble eye splice.
Manufactured from 100% High Tenacity Polyester, this double braid rope features a 24 strand outer cover and 12 strand inner core, providing reliable performance for marine, sailing and general rigging applications.
Each rope is professionally spliced with a stainless steel thimble at our London warehouse, creating a reinforced attachment point that helps protect the rope eye against wear and abrasion.
Available in 8mm, 10mm and 12mm diameters, with unspliced breaking loads up to 3,270kg.
Key Features
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100% High Tenacity Polyester – Strong, flexible and durable marine rope.
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Professionally Thimble Spliced – Finished with a stainless steel thimble at one end.
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Stainless Steel Thimble – Helps protect the rope eye from abrasion at attachment points.
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Double Braid Construction – 24 strand outer cover with a 12 strand inner core.
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High Breaking Strength – Unspliced rope breaking loads up to 3,270kg.
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Excellent UV Resistance – Suitable for outdoor and marine environments.
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Excellent Abrasion Resistance – Performs well in wet and dry conditions.
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Low Working Stretch – Approximately 5% for dependable handling.
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Spliced in London – Professionally finished at our warehouse.
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Three Diameters Available – Choose from 8mm, 10mm or 12mm.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Rope Breaking Load |
| 8mm |
5.10kg |
1,550kg (1.55 Tonnes) |
| 10mm |
7.97kg |
2,330kg (2.33 Tonnes) |
| 12mm |
11.50kg |
3,270kg (3.27 Tonnes) |
Unspliced rope breaking loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Material |
100% High Tenacity Polyester |
| Construction |
Double Braid / Braid on Braid |
| Outer Cover |
24 Strand Polyester |
| Inner Core |
12 Strand Polyester |
| Available Diameters |
8mm, 10mm & 12mm |
| End Termination |
Stainless Steel Thimble Eye Splice |
| Splicing Location |
London, UK |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38kg/dm³ |
| UV Resistance |
Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance |
Good |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 256°C |
| Critical Temperature |
Approx. 170°C |
| Working Stretch |
Approx. 5% |
| Elongation at Break |
Approx. 15% |
| Fibre Water Absorption |
Approx. 1–2% |
| Wet Abrasion Resistance |
Excellent |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Excellent |
| Stated Rope Standard |
ISO 10547 |
| Breaking Load Test Standard |
ISO 2307 |
Suitable Applications
Ideal for a range of marine and general-purpose applications, including:
Custom Splicing Available
Need a particular rope length, different eye size or alternative end termination?
We offer professional custom rope splicing at our London warehouse. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
A strong, flexible and professionally finished polyester double braid rope, complete with a stainless steel thimble splice for dependable marine use.
Please Note: Select your required rope diameter and length before ordering. The stated breaking loads apply to the unspliced rope, not the complete thimble-spliced assembly. Splicing and connecting hardware may affect the finished assembly strength.
