Manila and Sisal
3 Strand Hawser Laid Manila and Sisal Rope
Manila
Applications
- Marine
- Shipping
- Lifting
- Capstan ropes
- Driving ropes
- Slings
- Rope ladders
- Cargo nets
- Block fall ropes
- Tug O War ropes
Features/Benefits
- Strong, hardwearing
- Soft feel, smooth handling
- Biodegradable
- Non-conductive
- Good abrasion resistance
- Low strtch
- Weather resistant
- Easily spliced
Sisal
Applications
- Mining
- General industrial
- Truck ropes
- Rope handles
- Barrier ropes
- Halters and nets
- Capstan ropes
- Driver ropes
- Tug O War ropes
- Slings
Features/Benefits
- Tough, abrasion resistant, resists external wear
- Versatile
- Non-conductive
- Easily spliced
- Biodegradable
- Excellent for knotting and splicing
The table below is reproduced from Australian Standard 4142.2-1993, Fibre Ropes Part 2 Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand plaited.
| Diameter (nominal mm) | Minimum breaking force (kN) | Approx mass per coil (250m) |
| 6 | 2.55 | 7.36kg |
| 8 | 4.73 | 13.7kg |
| 10 | 6.22 | 17.3kg |
| 12 | 9.36 | 26.6kg |
| 14 | 12.6 | 35.5kg |
| 16 | 17.7 | 48.2kg |
| 18 | 21.0 | 55.8kg |
| 20 | 27.9 | 69.8kg |
| 22 | 33.4 | 83.7kg |
| 24 | 39.9 | 102kg |
| 28 | 52.2 | 135kg |
| 32 | 67.3 | 178kg |
| 36 | 85.3 | 226kg |
| 40 | 103 | 279kg |
| 48 | 145 | 401kg |
Please note that the above breakloads are "minimum breaking force" and not Safe Workload. Some variation will occur between manufacturers. 9.96kN = 1000kg