Floating Polypropylene Rope – 3 Strand PP Multifilament | 8mm–24mm
Our 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.
With a specific gravity of approximately 0.91, the rope naturally floats on water, making it particularly useful for mooring, towing and other marine applications where buoyant rope is preferred.
Available in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm and 24mm diameters, with breaking loads up to 9,060kg.
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 loads up to 9,060kg.
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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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Seven Diameters Available – Choose the size that suits your application.
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Sold by Length – Order the amount of rope required.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Rope Breaking Load |
| 8mm |
2.89kg |
1,080kg (1.08 Tonnes) |
| 10mm |
4.52kg |
1,625kg (1.63 Tonnes) |
| 12mm |
6.51kg |
2,265kg (2.27 Tonnes) |
| 14mm |
8.86kg |
3,225kg (3.23 Tonnes) |
| 16mm |
11.60kg |
4,310kg (4.31 Tonnes) |
| 18mm |
14.60kg |
5,350kg (5.35 Tonnes) |
| 24mm |
26.00kg |
9,060kg (9.06 Tonnes) |
Unspliced rope breaking loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Material |
100% High Tenacity PP Multifilament |
| Construction |
3 Strand Twisted Rope |
| Available Diameters |
8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm & 24mm |
| 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 meter |
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
Why Choose Floating Polypropylene Rope?
Polypropylene multifilament rope provides an excellent balance of strength, buoyancy, flexibility and affordability.
Its floating properties and low water absorption make it especially practical for marine environments, while the traditional 3 strand construction allows straightforward handling and splicing.
