Properties of Polyethylene Rope

 

 

Polyethylene is a thermoplastic polymer with a melting point of 135°C. Well that’s the science, now let’s focus upon the properties of polyethylene rope.

 

Here are the key points:

 

Uses – polyethylene rope is a general purpose rope in common use for securing and tying across many sectors, including marine and fishing (it’s a rope that floats on water), agriculture and transport. Polyethylene rope is also popular in the leisure industry, widely used by anglers and campers.

 

Choice – polyethylene ropes are available in a choice of diameters, manufactured to ISO 1969:2004 guidelines. As standard, we supply 3-strand orange polyethylene in 220m coils, but other constructions, colours and lengths can be sourced.

 

Strength – polyethylene is a light weight rope. Its manufacture from three strand polymer combines fair tensile strength with excellent durability. Rope strength is unaffected by wet conditions.

 

Resistance – polyethylene rope has high elongation properties and good resistance to abrasion both on the rope surface and internally. It has excellent resistance to acids and alkalis, oil and gas, to rot and mildew, water and organisms within water, to heat, and it stores equally well in both wet and dry conditions. It also has fair resistance to UV.

 

Environmental impacts – like polypropylene, polyethylene is regarded as having one of the lowest environmental impacts when compared to other synthetic materials. Polyethylene is recyclable and can be safely combusted without the risk of toxic gases.

 

Kendon Rope and Twine’s expert team is here to help you with any rope enquiry. Where appropriate, always make sure the ropes you buy are covered by certificates of conformity and are fit for purpose.