Nylon Rope

Nylon Rope

Nylon rope was the first synthetic fiber rope manufactured and is still a very popular form of rope due to its many favorable attributes. For instance, nylon rope can absorb sudden shock loads that would break ropes made of other fibers due to its elasticity. Nylon rope typically lasts four to five times longer than natural fiber ropes, nylon rope has excellent resistance to abrasion. Some other benefits of nylon rope are that it is rot-proof and resistant to damage from oils, gasoline, grease marine growth, and most chemicals aside from acids.

Nylon rope has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration from sunlight, a characteristic referred to as U.V. stability. When stretched, nylon rope will return to its original length, so it is said to have a memory. For this reason nylon rope is best for absorbing shock loads, as is the case in lifting or towing applications. However, one factor to be considered when purchasing nylon rope is that it has approximately 15 percent less strength when wet.

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