heightec’s TECTRA ™ 11 mm rope is a new generation of kernmantel rope, made from top quality polyamide nylon yarn with UV stabilisation treatment in full cross-section of the yarn. TECTRA ropes have excellent handling characteristics and are durable and wear-resistant. A special termination process gives a perfect seal on rope ends. High twist yarn gives excellent handling and ability to knot. TECTRA ropes are specially designed for use in a wide range of situations and with modern rope devices. Low stretch ropes are suitable for suspension of a load yet capable of absorbing energy in the case of a fall with a Fall Factor less than one. The yarn is thermostabilised at different stages of production and treated for better handling and performance when wet. The 11mm low-stretch rope is high strength, with good resistance to repeated falls. A special termination process gives a perfect seal on spool ends. TECTRA ropes are specially designed for use with modern rope devices and are durable and wear resistant. 6.5% shrinkage, 5% elongation in use. The sheath construction provides excellent protection against damage or pollution of the core and performs well with heightec rope devices. Minimum Breaking Loads (MBL): 32 kN – unknotted 22 kN – sewn 18 kN – knotted NB: Rope is sold in 50m increments. Ropes are not supplied with sewn terminations. To purchase rope terminations please order YSEWN, 1 for each rope end that requires terminating. heightec also manufacture a range of rope protection products including: GRATEMATE Rope Protector for metal or composite grating (MR63) SENTINEL Chainmail Rope Protector (MR705) CASCADE Edge Protector (MR75) DURA Heavy-Duty Rope Protector (MR80) TORRENT Edge Pad (MR85). Multi layered edge pad. Inner padded layer protects against abrasion and smooths rough edges e.g. stone or concrete. MANTLE (MRP05/MRP10). Canvas rope protector suitable for abrasive blunt edges. Commodity Code: 5607501190
