Polypropylene Ropes
Polypropylene ropes are synthetic and possess a variety of unique qualities. Polypropylene rope is particularly suited for use around water and will not rot due to water and is resistant to mildew. This rope is also produced in a variety of colors making it a common choice for barriers at golf courses, parks or even power plants. Because polypropylene floats, it is used to designate swimming lanes in pools. Commercial fishermen commonly utilize this rope, especially in crab and lobster lines. It can also be used for buoy moorings, aquaculture, and net lines.
Key Features / Characteristics
- • High mechanical durability (strength and abrasion resistance) not affected by welding.
- • Low density of textile fibers (only 0.91 g / cm³). Ropes made of PP are light enough and float on the surface.
- • Easy fusing with a hot air gun, or solder at temperatures at around 165°C.
- • Moisture resistance.
- • Good knot ability.
- • They retain their softness even in wet environments.
- • They are not prone to static electricity charge.
