Our draw cord / duct rope is being used to bring ultra-fast broadband to homes in the South and East of the UK. We’re proud to supply Trooli, a company that is truly making a huge impact. So far it has connected more than 270,000 homes to its fibre broadband network. That’s an incredible 4.8 […]

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, […]

You want rope that will pull 310 tonnes? No problems! We have supplied just that to a customer who wants it for towing and mooring barges. Their craft transport aggregates – no wonder the weights involved are so huge. This was a 10 metre length of 48mm, 8-strand PolySteel rope, with reinforced ‘eyes’ at each […]

32 kilometres off the North Norfolk coast is the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. It generates green, clean energy to power more than 430,000 UK homes. And powering its way between coast and turbines is “Green Storm”, a crew transfer vessel operated by Green Marine, based in the Orkney Islands. They kindly sent us some great […]

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, […]

Have a look at our  new video – all about Polypropylene Rope in 80 seconds (it was meant to be 60 seconds, but we got carried away!) You’re welcome to view it – it is on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cMHYAGPYbFI . And once you’ve had a look, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Polypropylene rope […]

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 […]

Here at RopesDirect, we always love to hear about how our ropes are being used. That’s why we appreciate your customer reviews so much. Recently, we’ve had lots of great stories about our ropes in action. But there’s one in particular that has really reached out to us and touched our hearts. Last month, we […]

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 […]

We made this 6m long bespoke rope ladder for a company wanting easier access into a storage facility.