Tagline Rope Diameter

This week we are moving to some more practical application questions and items that may not be discussed as often with tips to make your lifting operations safer.

Tagline rope diameter.

Use our simple form to request a quote today. Pictured above are two navsea rope couplings sized for 3 1 4 diameter double braid rope to be used as a tow line tow hawser line. The tag line rope diameter must be large thick enough to handle the load without snapping. Please call us for swing rope quotes less than 10 ft.

Swing ropes have a service life of 3 years. Billy pugh company s taglines are made of polydacron rope and dipped in liquid polyurethane which saturates the rope to make it one of the most durable tagline available in the market. Would you like a product now. For fiber rope 1 inch 2 54 cm in diameter and larger the tail shall project at least 6 inches 15 24 cm beyond the last full tuck.

Over the last two posts we discussed the need for tag lines and their proper application as well as what the handler needs to know before holding a tag line. The billy pugh co. To add to this its common practice to get about 5 more meters of tagline compared to your dynamic rope length. For fiber rope under 1 inch 2 54 cm in diameter the tail shall project at least six rope diameters beyond the last full tuck.

In this case the usn ship sent their existing rope couplings to be re used spliced to our new double braid nylon rope. I use a 65meter 7mm tag. Lead pitches with the standard single cord then make full length rappels when necessary with the lightweight tag line. The overall length of the completed tow line 600ft continuous.

8 mm tag lines are the largest diameter sterling offers for a personal tagline but is still lighter than carrying a second rope and it s static nature gives you a line to jug up if needed without destroying your dynamic rope. Tag lines are not to be used for lead climbing. Tag line makes both of those hazards highly unlikely making your entire lifting program safer. A q a on tag lines part 3.