- UL Classified Rope: Certified to UL Classified NFPA 1983 for life safety rope and equipment.
- Balanced Kernmantle Construction: 32-strand braided sheath with opposing left and right twists resists torque and abrasion.
- General or Technical Use: Rated NFPA General Use in 1/2 in (13 mm) and 5/8 in (15.5 mm), or NFPA Technical Use in 3/8 in (9.5 mm) and 7/16 in (11 mm).
- High Heat Tolerance: Melts at 460 F (238 C), 100% nylon construction made in the USA.
CMC Lifeline
CMC Lifeline is a 100% nylon kernmantle rescue rope built for performance, offering an optimum balance of strength, handling and durability with minimum sheath slippage.
Key Features and Highlights
- UL Classified: Certified to the NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2017 Edition.
- Static Kernmantle Construction: Block creel construction with a 100% nylon fiber core.
- Balanced Sheath: 32-strand braided sheath, with half the strands twisted left (Z) and half right (S), for a balanced, torque-free rope with maximum abrasion resistance.
- Heat Resistant: Melt point of 460°F (238°C).
- Made in the USA.
Who Is This Product For?
Ideal for: rescue teams needing a dependable life safety rope, available in multiple diameters, colors and lengths, including custom lengths.
Materials and Construction
CMC Lifeline is offered in 11 mm (7/16 in), rated NFPA Technical Use, weighing 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) per 100 ft with a minimum breaking strength of 28.6 kN (6,421 lbf) and a maximum length of 427 m (1,400 ft); and in 13 mm (1/2 in), rated NFPA General Use, weighing 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) per 100 ft with a minimum breaking strength of 41.3 kN (9,285 lbf) and a maximum length of 610 m (2,000 ft). Both diameters are available in 150, 200 and 300 ft lengths or custom lengths, in a range of colors.
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