Static Kernmantle Rope Construction

This safety rope is also very flexible and can be tied into tight knots.

Static kernmantle rope construction.

Kernmantle kernmantle ropes are the most common construction for dynamic climbing ropes. Static rope meets or exceeds nfpa 1983 requirements. Due to its construction it remains round through descent devices and allows minimal twist on the rope. 3 strand 3 strand ropes are an inexpensive rope option.

The sheath is designed to generate some grab and friction for rappelling and lowering operations. Any rope construction featuring a core and cover could be called kernmantle. Nbi s key product range is the manufacture of kernmantle static ropes. Static kernmantle has very low stretch and works well for industrial applications.

We stock a fantastic 11mm dynamic line with a fall arrest peak of 11 2kn and an elongation of 26 89. Kernmantle construction may be used for both static and dynamic ropes. Our new static master pro is a static kernmantle rope with a polyester core and cover. Static ropes are designed to allow relatively little stretch which is most useful for applications such as hauling and rappelling.

Dynamic ropes come in many different lengths. Fiber 100 high tenacity polyester htp. Because if its 100 polyester composition this rope has very low stretch yet is high strength. The term kernmantle is derived from the german words kern core and mantle cover.

Dynamic rope is used to belay climbers and is designed to stretch under a heavy load to absorb the shock of a fallen climber. Construction block creel static kernmantle. We offer many standard lengths and will happily prepare a custom length. It has a static kernmantle construction and is heat resistance up to 930 f with a loss of strength at.

They feature a tight 32carrier 40carrier or 48carrier cover to protect the core from any ingress of dirt or particles that might harm the core. The properties of static kernmantle make it ideal for use as a life line or descent line. The kernmantle rope is constructed with its interior core protected by an exterior braided sheath designed to optimize strength durability and flexibility. A firm but flexible kernmantle construction static rope is designed to meet the demands of rescue rappelling and specialty rigging operations.

Sheath 32 strand braided with half the strands having a left z twist and the other half having a right s twist for a balanced torque free rope with maximum abrasion resistance. Common life safety or fall arrest ropes feature a twisted parallel strand core surrounded by a braided cover.