A quality braided rope will have a smooth, uniform appearance when new. When purchasing a new piece of rope, look down the length of the rope for possible quality concerns such as broken yarn filaments, [...]

You should be aware that a rope’s rated breaking strength is the optimum strength, achieved under laboratory conditions, in accordance with prescribed test procedures, on new rope, pulling at a slow, steady rate in a [...]

Twisted Ropes These ropes can be recognized by their spiral shapes. They are made by twisting together bundles of individual yarns to form strands, which are then twisted together to form the rope. Twisted ropes [...]

All ropes, particularly those used in life critical applications should be kept clean and free of dirt, chemicals and other contaminants to prevent damage and wear that will reduce the strength, effectiveness, and durability of [...]