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Miami Cordage and its Florida Wire & Rigging Works division is a renowned sisal rope manufacturer and distributor of industrial and marine rope, wire, chain, fittings & related products. Our various colors, configurations & strengths of twine, anchor line, dockline, twine and cord come in Amsteel, nylon (3 &12 strand, double braid), Polypropylene (hollow braid, 3-strand twisted), polyester, etc.
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http://www.imakerope.com | Email This Company | Phone: 800-226-7673
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2475 NW 38 Street Miami, FL 33142 |
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Sisal RopeSisal rope is a specific type of cordage made from the fibers of a tropical plant and commonly used in a variety of industries due to its ruggedness and resistance to sunlight and saltwater. Rope is a cord of strands consisting of fibers that are twisted or braided together. This particular rope is very durable and flexible, making its use essential in a wide variety of industries. Sisal rope applications are abundant in shipping, bundling, marine, transport and general industrial settings. Though naturally creamy or straw colored, sisal fibers can be bleached or died as needed for appearance or visibility. Agricultural twine is one of the most common uses for dyed sisal rope. This type of cordage is well suited to crop baling as it is also biodegradable and will not damage crops if scraps are left on the field after the harvest. In this context, and others, the use of sisal rope is a direct result of its desirable attributes such as high breaking strength, durability, low stretch and resistance to water and UV deterioration. Though not as strong as other natural fiber ropes, such as manila rope, sisal rope is an excellent binder as knots will not stretch or loosen. Sisal rope begins with long straight fibers found in the leaves of the sisalana plant, a variety of agave. This specimen is native Central America and the Caribbean, though it may be grown in nearly any tropical climate. The leaves are beaten and crushed in a process known as decortications in order to extract the fibers. After extraction sisal fibers are spun into yarn or thread. To make rope, several strands of this thread are twisted or braided together. Standard ropes are made of three, four or eight strands depending on the desired strength and firmness. The natural qualities of the sisalana plant fibers are often enhanced with treatments such as copper napthenate, tar or tallow to minimize loss of strength due to fungi, mildew and rot in addition to adding protection against chaffing in high stress situations. While naturally resistant to water and sunlight, the fiber composition of these ropes are not inherently resistant to chemical corrosion. The available treatments can provide this feature and prolong the working life of sisal rope. While treatment is important, further considerations include strength lifts, abrasion resistance, flexibility, lay and cord size. Rope suppliers may provide insight into the rope requirements for a specific task.
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