Marlow Ropes Rope Access Brochure Issue 4

BLACK MARLOW

Known world wide as “BLACK MARLOW”, Marlow Abseil Rope is a tried and tested, high quality rappelling rope used by forces around the world. Specifically designed for rapid descent from helicopters, rock faces and in urban warfare situations, the combination of special cover construction and low stretch core ensures high performance and reliability. The high tenacity plaited cover also ensures comfortable handling but with excellent abrasion resistance and durability. Applications Abseiling, rappelling. Key attributes High abrasion resistance, high flex / soft handling, CE Certified (11mm only). Benefits Good strength, excellent abrasion resistance, low elongation, works well with ascenders and descenders, colour contrast core / cover.

Other Information The 11mm rope is CE approved as an abseil rope, it is not intended for use where dynamic loads (falls) may be encountered.

SPECIFICATIONS

9mm

11mm

DIAMETER

WEIGHT kg/100m

6.7

9.54

COLOURS LENGTHS

BLACK

BLACK, WHITE

50m, 61m, 100m, 200m, 220m 50m, 61m, 100m, 200m, 220m

AV. BREAKLOAD

20.3kN

30.8kN

AV. BREAKLOAD WITH FIG 8 LOOP

19kN

TEST STANDARD

MR 10-81

MULTIPLE TWISTED CORES

MULTIPLE TWISTED CORES

CONSTRUCTION

16 PLAIT

16 PLAIT

COVER CONSTRUCTION

CORE MATERIAL COVER MATERIAL

POLYESTER POLYESTER

POLYESTER POLYESTER

KNOT, SEWN EYE

KNOT, SEWN EYE

TERMINATION OPTIONS

5