8 Plait Pre-Stretched polyester rope
In creating this 8 plait pre-stretched rope, Marlow use a unique pre-stretching process which produces lines that have low twist and a strong core but still remain flexible. 8 plait Pre-Stretched rope has a continuous filament Polyester core and a Polyester cover. It comes in a range of colours and has a host of uses.
NB - eyes put into a length of 8 Plait are whipped in rather than spliced in.
Special features:
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Marlow Pre-Stretched
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Low extension at high loads
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Hard wearing cover
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Good flexibility
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Different colours for varied applications
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Excellent performance with Cleats
Colours available
White, Red, Blue, Black or Lime (7mm and 8mm in white only)
Applications:
Spinnaker/Asymmetric Sheets, Main Halyard, Jib Halyard, Jib Sheets, Spinnaker/Asymmetric Halyards, Spinnaker Pole Up/Downhaul, Bowsprit Control Lines, Vang/Kicker, Downhauls, Outhauls, Control Lines. Backstay/Runners
Beacuse of it's round profile and low stretch characteristics, this rope also makes a superb rope for washing line either onboard or at home.
8 Plait Pre-Stretched diameters & specification:
Diameter
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Av. Break load
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Weight
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4
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5/32
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428
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944
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130
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0.87
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5
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3/16
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617
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1360
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2.10
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1.41
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6
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7/32
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891
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1964
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2.90
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1.95
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7
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1/4
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890
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1962
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4.30
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2.89
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8
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5/16
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1410
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3108
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5.50
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3.70
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mm
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inches
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Ave. kg
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Ave. lbs
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kg/100m
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lbs/100ft
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Technical data sheet for Marlow 8 Plait Pre-Stretched Rope