Sisal

Ropes made from natural materials are increasingly being replaced by industrially produced ones. Despite this, they are still attractive for decorative purposes and in engineering for their ability to absorb oil.

Floats

Number of strands

3 and 4-strand

Material

sisal

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SISAL ROPE PARAMETERS
Material: natural fibres
Specific gravity: 1.33-1.35 kg/dm3
Floats: no
Melting point: -
UV resistance: weak
Abrasion resistance: weak
Water absorption: 10%
Properties under dry and wet conditions: identical

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4-STRAND TWISTED

Diameter [mm]	Circumference [inches]	Weight [kg/100 m]	Strength [t]	Strength [kN]
10	1 1/4	6.93	0.64	6.24
12	1 1/2	9.98	0.90	8.87
14	1 3/4	13.60	1.22	12.00
16	2	17.70	1.58	15.50
18	2 1/4	22.50	1.98	19.40
20	2 1/2	27.70	2.44	23.90
22	2 3/4	33.50	2.93	28.70
24	3	39.90	3.47	34.00
26	3 1/4	46.80	4.06	39.80
28	3 1/2	54.30	4.68	45.90
30	3 3/4	62.40	5.36	52.50

3-STRAND TWISTED

Diameter [mm]	Circumference [inches]	Weight [kg/100 m]	Strength [t]	Strength [kN]
6	3/4	2.49	0.26	2.58
8	1	4.44	0.46	4.50
9	1 1/8	5.61	0.58	5.66
10	1 1/4	6.93	0.71	6.93
12	1 1/2	9.98	1.01	9.86
14	1 3/4	13.60	1.36	13.30
16	2	17.70	1.75	17.20
18	2 1/4	22.50	2.20	21.60
20	2 1/2	27.70	2.70	26.50
22	2 3/4	33.50	3.25	31.90
24	3	39.90	3.86	37.80
26	3 1/4	46.80	4.51	44.20
28	3 1/2	54.30	5.20	51.00
30	3 3/4	62.40	5.95	58.30