8mm Polypropylene Rope
Product Description
REVROK™ 8mm polypropylene rope is a 24-spindle braided multifilament construction with a polypropylene fibre core — manufactured in Europe to ISO 1346:2004 standard and ISO 9001 quality management certification, independently tested at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad.
At 8mm, this is one of the most commercially versatile diameters in the range. It is strong enough for light mooring, dock lines, and construction site lashing, while remaining lightweight and easy to handle for agricultural, fishing, and outdoor applications. The key physical property is that polypropylene floats — unlike polyester or nylon rope, an 8mm PP rope stays on the surface of the water, making it the correct choice wherever a floating line is required: buoy ropes, swimming enclosures, safety lines, net floats, and marker lines.
The construction uses multifilament fibres, not monofilament. This distinction matters commercially — multifilament construction delivers superior abrasion resistance and lower elongation than monofilament alternatives. Many commodity rope products, including the majority of Asian-sourced rope, use cheaper monofilament fibres. REVROK™ does not. UV stabilisation is built into the raw material, not applied as a surface coating, ensuring the rope retains its properties throughout its service life.
Applications
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal diameter | 8 mm (≈ 5/16 inch) |
| Construction | 24-spindle braided (24×1) with fibre core — braid over core |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) multifilament — not monofilament |
| Core | PP multifilament fibre core |
| Floats in water | Yes — polypropylene density is lower than water |
| UV stabilisation | Yes — built into raw material, not a surface treatment |
| Moisture absorption | None — hydrophobic, retains full strength when wet |
| Abrasion resistance | Superior to monofilament constructions — multifilament fibres distribute load across multiple filaments |
| Elongation | Lower than monofilament — better dimensional stability under load |
| Weight per metre | 25 – 30 g/m (±3% manufacturing tolerance) |
| Melting point (PP) | Approximately 110°C |
| Breaking load | Available on request — tested to ISO 1346:2004 at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad (June 2024) |
| Standard reel length | 150 m on plastic reel |
| Available colours | Standard: white with coloured tracer thread (blue, red, green available) · Custom colours to order: minimum 600–800 kg per colour, 15–25% price premium depending on pigment |
| Quality standard | ISO 1346:2004 (E) · JUS F.S2.2552 · JUS F.B1.141 |
| Quality management | ISO 9001 certified |
| Independent testing | Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad — test report ref. 015-12/01-2024-1 (June 2024) |
| Country of manufacture | Serbia, Europe — EXW Bačka Palanka |
Pack Formats & Availability
Certifications & Standards
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Distributor & Wholesale Enquiries
Pricing, minimum order quantities, and technical data sheets available on request. Private label and custom packaging for qualifying accounts.
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