| Nominal Diameter (inches) | Size (circ in.) | Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft) | Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs) | Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 2 | 11 | 13,900 | 15,400 |
| 3/4 | 2-1/4 | 15 | 17,900 | 19,900 |
| 7/8 | 2-3/4 | 22.6 | 26,200 | 29,100 |
| 1 | 3 | 26.3 | 30,100 | 33,400 |
| 1-1/8 | 3-1/2 | 33.8 | 39,400 | 43,800 |
| 1-1/4 | 3-3/4 | 39.5 | 45,400 | 50,400 |
| 1-5/16 | 4 | 45.1 | 51,200 | 56,900 |
| 1-1/2 | 4-1/2 | 56.4 | 64,800 | 72,000 |
| 1-5/8 | 5 | 67.7 | 76,300 | 84,800 |
| 1-3/4 | 5-1/2 | 79 | 92,100 | 102,300 |
| 2 | 6 | 95.9 | 106,500 | 118,300 |
| 2-1/8 | 6-1/2 | 113 | 128,000 | 142,200 |
| 2-1/4 | 7 | 135 | 152,000 | 168,900 |
| 2-1/2 | 7-1/2 | 152 | 170,000 | 188,900 |
| 2-5/8 | 8 | 169 | 189,000 | 210,000 |
| 2-3/4 | 8-1/2 | 192 | 214,000 | 237,800 |
| 3 | 9 | 222 | 245,000 | 272,200 |
| 3-1/4 | 10 | 271 | 288,000 | 320,000 |
| 3-5/8 | 11 | 321 | 338,000 | 375,600 |
| 4 | 12 | 389 | 418,000 | 464,400 |
Nylon 12 Plait
Nylon (Strand?)Nylon 12 Plait provides high strength, high elongation and excellent abrasion resistance in a single braid construction. Nylon 12 Plait is easily spliced using a standard tuck splice and is 25% stronger than three strand or 8 plait nylon. Its torque free braided construction provides easy handling and prevents kinks and hockles.
Nylon 12 Plait is available standard with an overlay marine finish.

Features / Benefits
- High stretch
- High strength
- Excellent shock absorption
- Soft hand
- Torque free
- Easy splicing
Applications
- Mooring lines
- Anchor lines
- KERR towing Lines
- Tug hawsers and stretchers
- Commercial fishing nets
- Security barriers
Certifications
- ABS Type Approval
- DNV Type Approval
| Nominal Diameter (mm) | Size (circ in.) | Approximate Weight (kg/100m) | Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes) | Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 16.4 | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| 18 | 2-1/4 | 22.3 | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| 22 | 2-3/4 | 33.6 | 11.9 | 13.2 |
| 24 | 3 | 39.1 | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| 28 | 3-1/2 | 50.3 | 17.9 | 19.9 |
| 30 | 3-3/4 | 58.8 | 20.6 | 22.9 |
| 32 | 4 | 67.1 | 23.2 | 25.8 |
| 36 | 4-1/2 | 83.9 | 29.4 | 32.7 |
| 40 | 5 | 100.8 | 34.6 | 38.5 |
| 44 | 5-1/2 | 117.6 | 41.8 | 46.4 |
| 48 | 6 | 142.7 | 48.3 | 53.7 |
| 52 | 6-1/2 | 168.2 | 58.1 | 64.5 |
| 56 | 7 | 200.9 | 69.0 | 76.6 |
| 60 | 7-1/2 | 226.2 | 77.1 | 85.7 |
| 64 | 8 | 251.5 | 85.8 | 95.3 |
| 68 | 8-1/2 | 285.7 | 97.1 | 107.9 |
| 72 | 9 | 330.4 | 111.2 | 123.5 |
| 80 | 10 | 403.3 | 130.7 | 145.2 |
| 88 | 11 | 477.7 | 153.4 | 170.4 |
| 96 | 12 | 578.9 | 189.7 | 210.7 |