Twisted Polypropylene Rope

Polypropylene rope is an extremely economical rope that is strong and lightweight. Polypropylene can be stored wet, and is resistant to mildew, most chemicals, and marine organisms. Polypropylene will float and can be manufactured in a variety of colors, or color combinations with yellow as the standard.

Popular Uses for Polypro Rope

Polypropylene rope is used in a variety of applications including:

  • Water & Snow Ski Ropes
  • Pool Rope
  • Pole Rope
  • Guy Rope
  • Hotline Rope
  • Construction Barrier Rope
  • Nuclear Barrier Rope
  • Electric Utility Rope
  • California Truck Rope
  • Safety Barrier Rope
  • Barge Rope
  • Trash Rope
  • Leaving Line Rope
  • ...and much more!

Mil-R-24049B Polypropylene Rope

This rope is available to U.S. Federal Standard Mil-R-24049B. For full information on the military specifications fulfilled by our polypropylene ropes please read this.

Common Lengths

Most common put-ups are 600′ and 1200′ spools. Cut lengths and assemblies are also available.

Product ID
Diameter
Circ.
Put-up
Tensile Strength*
Weight
PPR14600
1/4″
3/4″
600′
1,080 lbs
5.9 lbs
PPR141200
1/4″
3/4″
1,200′
1,080 lbs
11.8 lbs
PPR516600
5/16″
1″
600'
1,630 lbs
9.2 lbs
PPR38600
3/8"
1-1/8"
600'
2,160 lbs
13.3 lbs
PPR12600
1/2"
1-1/2"
600'
3,475 lbs
23.5 lbs
PPR58600
5/8"
2"
600'
5,800 lbs
36.7 lbs
PPR34600
3/4"
2-1/4"
600'
7,900 lbs
53.0 lbs
PPR78600
7/8"
2-3/4"
600'
10,500 lbs
72.4 lbs
PPR1600
1"
3"
600'
12,000 lbs
91.8 lbs
PPR118600
1-1/8"
3-1/2"
600'
15,500 lbs
116.2 lbs
PPR114600
1-1/4"
3-3/4"
600'
18,000 lbs
140.8 lbs
PPR112600
1-1/2"
4-1/2"
600'
26,000 lbs
200.9 lbs
PPR158600
1-5/8"
5"
600'
33,000 lbs
234.6 lbs
PPR134600
1-3/4"
5-1/2"
600'
37,000 lbs
270.3 lbs
PPR2600
2"
6"
600'
40,000 lbs
351.9 lbs

*SAFE WORK LOAD – Safe working load is 5-20% of the listed tensile strength depending on the age and condition of the rope. Refer to Cordage Usage for details.

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