All CMC Lifeline is sold by the foot.
Featuring the optimum balance of strength, handling, and durability with minimum sheath slippage, this 100% nylon kernmantle rescue rope offers excellent knotability and provides a high level of control when used with a descent control device. The industry standard for those who prefer traditional nylon ropes, CMC Lifeline is a great choice whether you are a firefighter on a high-rise, performing a high-angle mountain rescue, responding to an industrial accident, or a tactical officer on rappel.
Rope is sold by the foot. Rope ends are included. No charge on custom cutting. Specify desired lengths in order notes. See table below for maximum lengths.
CMC Lifeline™ Specifications
The following specifications apply to all diameters of CMC Lifeline:
Certification — UL Classified to NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2017 Edition.
Construction — Block creel, static kernmantle.
Fiber — 100% nylon.
Sheath — 32-strand braided, with half the strands having a left (Z) twist and the other half having a right (S) twist for a balanced, torque-free rope with maximum abrasion resistance.
Rating — NFPA General Use for 13 mm (1/2 in) and 15.5 mm (5/8 in); NFPA Technical Use for 9.5 mm (3/8 in) and 11 mm (7/16 in)
Temperature — Melt point 460° F (238° C).
Made in the USA
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