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  • Cable pulling equipment

    Best practices for successful cable pulling

    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....

  • Cable pulling

    Why choose us for draw cord?

    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...

  • 48mm HMPE rope from Ropes Direct

    Rope that can pull 310 tonnes!

    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...

  • Cable pulling

    Orange Duct Rope for cable pulling

    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...

  • Woman using static ropes for abseiling

    Static ropes made to EN1891 standards

    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...

  • HMPE ropes available at RopesDirect

    HMPE – in focus

    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...

  • Charity in Uganda using polyester rope from RopesDirect

    Charity work in Uganda helped with our ropes

    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...

  • blue polypropylene rope

    What is Polypropylene Rope Used For?

    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...

  • Polypropylene ropes available at RopesDirect

    The advantages of polypropylene rope

    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 –...