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Blue Polypropylene Rope (Split Film)

Split film Blue Polypropylene Rope is a very inexpensive, lightweight, multi-purpose rope ideal for non-critical applications. 

Commonly used in marine, sailing, agricultural, industrial and domestic environments.

Specific uses include: lorry lashings, guide ropes and securing tarpaulins.

Key properties at a glance: 

  • Rot and water resistant
  • Strong and durable
  • Floats and does not absorb water
  • Lightweight
  • Can be spliced
  • Made in Europe

Related: White Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Commercial Fishing, Floating Rope, Polypropylene Technical Information

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    10mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    204 kg
    1425 KG
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    Polypropylene
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    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
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    12mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
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    16mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    500 kg
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    Polypropylene
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    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
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    Hard & Smooth
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    No Treatment
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    18mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    636 kg
    4450 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
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    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
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    No Treatment
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    20mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre
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    767 kg
    5370 KG
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    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
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    Good
    0.91
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    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
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    24mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    1148 kg
    8038 KG
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    Polypropylene
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    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
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    Good
    0.91
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    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
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    No Treatment
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    4mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
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    220m Coil
    41 kg
    284 KG
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    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
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    Hard & Smooth
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    6mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    6mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    6mm
    220m Coil
    79 kg
    550 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
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    No Treatment
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    8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
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    220m Coil
    137 kg
    960 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
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    No Treatment
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    £27.99 inc. VAT
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    10mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    10mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    10mm
    220m Coil
    204 kg
    1425 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
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    £41.99 inc. VAT
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    12mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    12mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    12mm
    220m Coil
    290 kg
    2030 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
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    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
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    14mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    14mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    14mm
    220m Coil
    399 kg
    2790 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
    No
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    £86.99 inc. VAT
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    16mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    16mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    16mm
    220m Coil
    500 kg
    3500 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
    No
    Average
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    £119.99 inc. VAT
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    18mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    18mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    18mm
    220m Coil
    636 kg
    4450 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
    No
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    Easy
    India
    £149.99 inc. VAT
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    20mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    20mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    20mm
    220m Coil
    767 kg
    5370 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
    No
    Average
    Easy
    India
    £199.99 inc. VAT £193.99 inc. VAT
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    24mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    24mm Blue Polypropylene Rope (220m Coil)
    24mm
    220m Coil
    929 kg
    6500 KG
    No
    Polypropylene
    Twisted 3 strand
    Blue
    Low elasticity
    Moderate
    Moderate
    170C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    0.91
    Yes
    Hard & Smooth
    No Change
    None
    No Treatment
    No
    Average
    Easy
    India
    £299.99 inc. VAT
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Split Film Polypropylene Technical Details 

 

Resistance  Description
UV resistance  Moderate 
Abrasion resistance  Moderate
Rot and mould Yes
Chemical Good resistance to most acids, alkalis. Excellent resistance to oil

 

Properties Description
Construction Split film construction
Fibre Synthetic 
Quality certified  ISO 9002
Appearance  Blue, translucent hue. Smooth & shiny
Feel Hard, smooth, slippy surface
Handling  Very lightweight. Flexible. 
Density 0.91
Strength (dry) Fairly strong and tough all-round rope, but not suitable for lifting 
Strength (wet) Same as when dry. No loss of strength
Shock absorbency Good
Elongation at break load Moderate
Performance in water Floats. Does not absorb water. Does not weaken or shrink when wet
Melting point 170°C 
Electrical conductivity Poor
Biodegradable  No
Storage Wet or dry environments

FAQ’s 

Why is split film polypropylene popular?
It’s extremely good value for money whilst also being fairly strong, durable and also thin and very lightweight – for this reason it’s suitable for a range of applications. It’s also water and rot resistant making it ideal for outdoor and marine uses.

Would this product be safe to use when working around live electrical wires?
Yes. One of the major benefits to this material is that is has dielectric qualities, meaning that it is an insulator. It is often used for industrial work around electrical lines for this reason. If you anticipate electrical exposure, this product would be ideal and safe to use.

Will this product float?
Yes. This is another feature that makes polypropylene a popular material for marine and sailing applications.

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