Looking to buy draw cord? Here at RopesDirect – as a leading supplier – we certainly have a wide selection to choose from. In fact, having recently added several new lines to our range, we’re now home to one of the largest online collections of draw cord and sub-duct rope in the UK. Which is […]

Cables are rarely heeded by their users. Hidden underground, they can perform reliably for many decades, requiring little-to-no attention and generally going unnoticed. But only if they’ve been installed correctly. The reality is, cable pulling is no easy feat – even for the most experienced of workers. Throughout the delivery and installation process, it’s very […]

Cable pulling certainly isn’t an easy job. It can be incredibly tricky, pitted with many different obstacles, not to mention physically demanding. Which is why, to maximise the efficiency of each job – and prevent it from being (literally) pulled in the wrong direction – it’s crucial to have the correct equipment. Here at RopesDirect, […]

Did you know, orange is the new blue? In the world of cable pulling, Blue Polypropylene has long been the rope of choice – renowned for its superior strength and durability. But our Orange Duct Rope is a fantastic alternative. Not only does it match Blue Polyprop on many of its beneficial properties, it offers […]

When shopping for static ropes, safety is the No.1 priority. Here at RopesDirect, all of our static ropes are Low Stretch Kernmantle (LSK). They are manufactured in line with BS EN1891 standards and have been classified as ‘Type A’. So to help inform your purchase, and ensure you can make buying decisions based on facts, […]

Looking for a rope that is stronger than steel, yet easy to handle? HMPE could be just the ticket (one brand of HMPE is Dyneema®, which people may be familiar with). And the good news? At RopesDirect, we’re a leading UK stockist and have excellent knowledge of this increasingly popular type of rope. Here our […]

Blue polypropylene rope is one of the most common types of rope used in everyday life. Despite its relatively cheap cost, it is usually constructed to a very high standard and it possesses a number of useful characteristics – characteristics that make it suitable for many applications, in both domestic and commercial settings. For example, […]

Need a rope that’s suitable for outdoors? Perhaps one that can handle water? Our polypropylene ropes could be an excellent choice. At RopesDirect, we currently stock the traditional bestseller – blue polypropylene – as well as polypropylene ropes and cords in a range of other colours. These are classed as ‘general purpose’ ropes, suitable for […]