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Solid Braid Nylon (SBN) Rope

Manufactured by braiding a 16-strand nylon cover over a parallel nylon fiber core. The parallel fibers impart increased strength and durability to this non-spliceable low stretch cord.
Specifications
- Standard color: White, black
- Spool length: 305 m (1000')
- Lower stretch due to parallel core
- Easy knotting
- Good strength to weight ratio
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Not spliceable
Applications
- Utility cord
- Tent / tarpaulin cord
- Flag pole lines
- Lashing
Product Code: SBN
Product link: https://www.barry.ca/rope-systems/nylon-rope/sbn
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Solid Braid Nylon (SBN) Rope
Specifications
Specifications and resources:
Product name: Solid Braid Nylon (SBN) Rope
Product code: SBN
Product type: Nylon Rope
Manufacturer: Barry Cordage
Product link: https://www.barry.ca/rope-systems/nylon-rope/sbn
Technical Data Sheets: https://www.barry.ca/hubfs/info/ft-sbn-en.pdf
Code | Diameter (mm) (in) |
kg per 100m |
lbs per 100ft |
Average Strength (kg) (lb) |
||
SBN02 | 1.6 | 1/16 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 122 | 270 |
SBN03 | 2.4 | 3/32 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 172 | 380 |
SBN04 | 3.2 | 1/8 | 0.78 | 0.52 | 272 | 600 |
SBN05 | 4 | 5/32 | 1.18 | 0.79 | 332 | 733 |
SBN06 | 4.8 | 3/16 | 1.51 | 1.01 | 489 | 1 080 |
SBN08 | 6.4 | 1/4 | 2.30 | 1.54 | 662 | 1 460 |
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