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10mm Orange Polyethylene Rope - per metre

£0.48 Inc VAT | £0.40 Exc VAT
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Our 10mm 3-strand orange Polyethylene / Polythene (PE) rope is a real workhorse rope!

It is often used for boating and marinas, swimming pools and lakes because it floats on water. It is also widely used in industry, forestry, etc.

Low stretch, tough, resistant to moisture, alkalis, acids, oils, and easy to splice too. Minimum Breaking Load approximately 1090kg.

One piece of rope: Use the quantity box to let us know the length you require in full metres and we will send you one continuous length (max 220m).

Multiple pieces: Enter the total length in full metres in the quantity box. Then tell us the number and lengths you require using the "Add Order Note" in your cart.

More information below.

Delivery and Shipping

We operate a very quick turnaround, from the moment you place an order to getting it on board a fast and reliable courier service. They deliver direct to your home or workplace.

NEXT WORKING DAY: Customers in mainland UK (excluding Islands and Scottish Highlands) will usually enjoy next working day delivery on orders placed before midday. When it is really busy the delivery timescale might be 1-2 working days. For heavy items
(over 30kg) the delivery can take a little longer.

COLLECT FROM WAREHOUSE. Order online, choose the collect delivery option and we will email you when ready. Usually within 24 hours.

Returns

Returns are by prior agreement

  • Please email us in the first instance with your details and the product you wish to return.
     
  • We can only consider items that have been sold within the last 30 days and in perfect (re-saleable) condition.
     
  • We regret we cannot accept items that were cut to length (sold by the metre) or were modified (custom-made), for example a splice.
     
  • Upon safe receipt at our premises and inspection for condition, a refund will be made for the purchase price of the individual item less a 15% re-stocking fee. (If ordering a replacement product we usually waive the re-stocking fee).
     
  • Delivery charges will not be refunded.

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Description

10mm 3-strand Polyethylene rope – sold by the metre.

One of the ultimate all-weather workhorse ropes!

Our premium 3-strand polyethylene rope is engineered to float in water. It is low-stretch, waterproof, rot-resistant, and resists oil, chemicals, and UV rays.

Polyethylene rope delivers incredible strength-to-weight performance that handles heavy-duty pulling, securing, and marine work with ease.

Its 3-ply twisted construction makes it easy to splice (if you are tying a knot you may want to add another half hitch or keep it under tension to keep it tight, because of its slippery finish).

Whether you are fitting out a fishing boat, securing flatbed cargo or tackling tough industrial projects, invest in this rope with confidence to provide reliable performance and unyielding durability.

Typical Uses for our 6-10mm 3-strand Polyethylene rope

  • Boating & Marine: Ideal for small boat fender lines, light painter lines (for dinghies), and securing tarpaulins or sail covers. Because it floats, it's great for anything around the water's edge.
  • Agriculture & Gardening: Easy to handle, lightweight, adequate strength for general-purpose applications
  • Camping & Outdoors: Perfect for guy lines, hanging gear, or securing loads on roof racks.
  • Barrier Ropes: To section off areas at events, construction sites, or golf courses.
  • Swimming pools: Lane markers / barrier rope

Key Characteristics

  • Low stretch
  • Excellent weather and UV resistance
  • Rot-proof and moisture-resistant
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Resistant to most acids, alkalis and oils
  • Floats on water - density approximately 0.95
  • Melting point approximately 140°C
  • Minimum Breaking Load approximately 1,090kg

Fast Delivery, Always in Stock

We keep large quantities ready for immediate dispatch, helping you get the rope you need without delay.

Orders placed before 12 noon (Monday–Friday) are usually delivered the next working day across most of the UK. Pallet quantities and specialist orders may take longer.

Order online today for fast dispatch and reliable UK-wide delivery.

Specifications

  • Product Code
    PETH10cut
  • Diameter (mm)
    10
  • Break Load (Kg)
    1,090

Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Alastair Mackenzie
Polyethylene Rope for Aerotowing Gliders

Just a bit of feedback regarding the 2 lengths of polyethylene rope 10mm and 12mm purchased last April for use as aero tow ropes at Burn Gliding Club Ltd, Selby.

The gliding club has had all sorts of technical difficulties over the last 18 months with our tow planes so there has been far less aerotow launches done than normal. However, I am pleased to confirm that both diameters of rope seemed to perform ok but the 10mm rope appears to give the best all round performance and shows the least tendency to fray when used on our hard runways. Also the lighter weight and narrower diameter of the 10mm rope creates less drag on the tow aircraft after the glider has released and less of a tail down trim issue.

The 12mm rope seems to fray more easily and didn’t appear to be twisted together as tightly as the 10mm material. Neither rope seems to hold much water when dragged through puddles so that’s also a bonus compared to ropes with woven casings.

So all in all, the 10mm rope appears to be perfect for aerotowing off our hard runways and its nominal 1100kg breaking strain is double the strength of the 500+/-50Kg weak link used for aerotowing.

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Alastair Mackenzie
Great rope for glider aerotowing

We have been using the 10mm rope at Burn for aerotowing gliders off tarmac runways for several years now. This rope is very durable, doesn't absorb water, is easy to splice and is very convenient for us when supplied in pre-cut 55m lengths wound into a reel. It saves a lot of hassle measuring out the correct lengths. I highly recommend this product.

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