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Fibre Rope
LB Wire Ropes carries a large inventory of fibre ropes in both natural
and synthetic fibres, in 3 strand and braided and plaited designs, ranging in diameter from 2mm to 80mm. Fibre
ropes are suitable for lashing, lifting, rigging, towing, mooring, rescue, abseiling and climbing work.
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3 Strand Fibre Rope
• Available
in Sisal or Manilla natural fibres, as well as synthetic fibres including nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene and
polyester
• Ideal
for rigging, lashing and lifting
• Available
in many sizes
• Splicing
service available |
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General formula to calculate safe working load (of new rope only).
SVVL in kg = (Diameter in mm)2
x factor.
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Material
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Factor
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Material
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Factor
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Nylon
Polyvinyl
Polyethylene
Manilla |
2.25
1.25
1.45
1.0 |
Polypropylene
Polyester
Silver
Sisal |
1.6
2
1.16
1.0 |
Example: 12mm Nylon SWL in kg = (12)2 x 2.25 = 324kg
Braided Fibre Rope
• Available
in nylon, polyester and cotton fibres
• High
strength rope, ideal for yachting, abseiling and climbing, rescue work and other industrial applications
• Can
be machine or hand spliced
 
8 Strand Fibre Rope
• Used
for mooring lines, tow lines etc.
• Available
in polypropylene or nylon fibres
• High
strength/weight ratio
• Splicing
service available |
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