8 Strand Polypropylene Rope – Floating Marine & Mooring Rope
Premium 8 Strand Polypropylene Multifilament Rope, manufactured from 100% High Tenacity polypropylene fibres for strength, flexibility and reliable performance in marine and outdoor environments.
Its floating construction, lightweight design and easy-splice properties make it an excellent choice for mooring, towing and general marine ropework.
Key Features
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100% HT Multifilament Polypropylene – Strong, lightweight and cost-effective.
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8 Strand Construction – Flexible, durable and easy to handle.
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Floating Rope – Remains buoyant for easier handling and retrieval from the water.
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Easy to Splice – Practical for creating mooring lines and custom rope assemblies.
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Maintains Flexibility – Designed to resist hardening during normal use.
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Very Good Chemical Resistance – Suitable for demanding marine and outdoor environments.
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Moderate Stretch – Approximately 23% elongation at break.
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Versatile Applications – Ideal for mooring, towing, fishing and general-purpose marine use.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Breaking Load |
| 12mm |
6.51kg |
2,265kg (2.27T) |
| 14mm |
8.86kg |
3,225kg (3.23T) |
| 16mm |
11.60kg |
4,310kg (4.31T) |
| 24mm |
26.00kg |
9,060kg (9.06T) |
Unspliced breaking loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Material |
100% HT Multifilament Polypropylene |
| Construction |
8 Strand |
| Specific Gravity |
0.91kg/dm³ |
| Floats |
Yes |
| 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 |
ISO 2307 (Unspliced) |
Suitable Applications
Ideal for boat mooring lines, towing ropes, fishing vessels, workboats, general marine ropework and outdoor applications where a strong, floating and easy-to-handle rope is required.
A reliable, lightweight and economical floating rope, combining high-strength polypropylene fibres with the flexibility of an 8 strand construction.
Please Note: Breaking loads apply to unspliced rope and are not safe working load ratings. Knots, splices and terminations may reduce strength. Check rope suitability and equipment ratings before use.
