At a glance
- Dimensions
- 60 mm × 200 yards
Product overview
The 60 mm × 200 yards 8-Strand Rope is designed for demanding marine and commercial vessel applications that require a substantial rope diameter. Its heavy eight-strand construction provides a flexible and balanced line for mooring, berthing and ship-handling operations.
The 60 mm size is intended for heavier vessels and demanding working environments.
Where it is used
- Heavy-duty vessel mooring
- Commercial ship and workboat berthing
- Port and harbour operations
- Heavy fishing-vessel securing
- Jetty and terminal mooring lines
- Marine construction projects
- Vessel-positioning operations
- Heavy-duty replacement mooring systems
Key benefits
- Heavy-duty construction: Designed for demanding marine and commercial applications.
- Balanced eight-strand design: Helps reduce twisting, kinking and rotation during handling.
- Flexible and manageable: Easier to coil, deploy and store than many stiff heavy-duty ropes.
- Suitable for splicing: Can be professionally spliced to create eye loops and other marine connections, subject to the rope material and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Large diameter options: Available from 40 mm to 80 mm for different vessels and operating requirements.
- Long 200-yard rolls: Provides approximately 182.9 metres for mooring, berthing and marine projects.
- Marine versatility: Suitable for fishing vessels, workboats, commercial vessels, ports, jetties and ship-handling operations when correctly selected.
- Reduced tendency to hockle: The balanced plaited construction generally handles rotational forces better than many traditional three-strand ropes.
- Comfortable handling profile: The plaited construction provides a broad, relatively smooth surface for handling and contact with marine fittings.
Application & maintenance
- 01Towing only when the exact rope is tested, certified and approved for towing
- 02Inspect the complete rope before every critical use.
- 03Check for cuts, abrasion, broken strands, glazing, melting and chemical damage.
- 04Inspect eye splices, thimbles and connection points carefully.
- 05Use chafe protection where the rope passes through fairleads, chocks or over sharp edges.
- 06Rinse salt, mud and sand from the rope using clean fresh water.
- 07Allow the rope to dry before long-term storage.
- 08Coil the rope correctly without severe twists or kinks.
- 09Store it away from excessive heat, flame, sharp objects and harmful chemicals.
- 10Do not continue using a rope that has suffered severe shock loading without inspection.
- 11Remove heavily damaged rope from critical marine service.
Questions we get asked
What does “8-strand rope” mean?
It means the rope is manufactured using eight strands arranged in a balanced plaited construction. This design generally provides flexibility, good handling and reduced twisting compared with many conventional twisted ropes.
What diameters are available?
The available diameters are 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 70 mm and 80 mm.
How long is each roll?
Every listed roll is 200 yards long, equivalent to approximately 182.9 metres.
How do I choose the correct diameter?
The correct diameter depends on the vessel, intended application, expected load, weather, current, shock loading and approved mooring arrangement. Use the manufacturer’s verified minimum breaking load and safe working load—not diameter alone.
Can the rope be used for mooring?
It is intended for marine and mooring applications, but the exact diameter must be selected according to the vessel and verified load rating.
Can it be used for towing?
Only if the exact rope has a verified load rating and is approved for the specific towing arrangement. Do not use an unrated rope for towing.
Can it be used for lifting?
Do not use the rope for lifting, hoisting, climbing, rescue, fall protection or suspending loads unless it is specifically tested and certified for that purpose.
Can the rope be professionally spliced?
Many 8-strand ropes can be professionally spliced, but the correct method depends on the rope material and construction. Splicing should be performed by a trained person.
Which is the biggest available size?
The largest available option is the 80 mm × 200 yards 8-Strand Rope.
60 mm × 200 Yards 8-Strand Rope — questions we are asked
- How much is 60 mm × 200 Yards 8-Strand Rope in Kenya?
- 60 mm × 200 Yards 8-Strand Rope is KSh 295,000 per roll from Afeef Maimun. The price is published rather than quoted on request, and eTIMS invoices are issued on every order.
- What size is 60 mm × 200 Yards 8-Strand Rope?
- 60 mm × 200 yards. Sold per roll.
- Is 60 mm × 200 Yards 8-Strand Rope in stock in Nairobi and Mombasa?
- In Stock — Darosa Plaza, Karen Road, Nairobi and opposite Ratna Square, Nyali, Mombasa. Same-day dispatch within Nairobi, next-day countrywide.
