Strength in Every Strand: The Importance of Fiber and Construction
New England Ropes combines the highest quality fibers with the most advanced construction technology. Every rope we manufacture acts as an integral component of a complex system, each with different performance requirements.
New England Ropes combines the highest quality fibers with the most advanced construction technology. Every rope we manufacture acts as an integral component of a complex system, each with different performance requirements. Nylon, for example, is recognized for its outstanding strength, elasticity and abrasion resistance. It is an ideal fiber for dynamic climbing ropes due to its ability to arrest a potential fall. Polyester, on the other hand, has high strength and low stretch characteristics which are well suited for static applications where bounce and stretch are not desirable.
Continual innovation of our extensive designs ensures we manufacture the appropriate products to support all of your climbing applications.
Single Braid: A flexible, supple construction that absorbs twist and resists kinking. Construction used in MFP Throwline and Treeline.
Double Braid: A braided cover surrounds a braided core, producing a rope designed for strength, durability, shape and easy handling. Construction used in static and specialty ropes, including Water Rescue Rope, Polyester Double Braid and NFPA Throwline.
Parallel Core: A patented unidirectional fiber core with a braided cover, for a rope with lower stretch higher strength line than a double braid rope of equal size. Construction used in Tech Cord and Hi-Vee Throw Cord.
3 Strand: Four-stage, balanced construction leveraged with an advanced stabilization process produces a durable, long lasting and flexible rope that wont harden with age. 3-strand rope is ideal for applications where grip, abrasion resistance and stretch are critical factors. Construction used in 3-Strand Safety Blue, 3-Strand Safety Blue Hi- Vee, 3 Strand Polyester, Filament Nylon and Multiline II and many of NE Ropes factory-spliced lanyards and fliplines.
Kernmantle: A braided jacket covers bundles of twisted, spring-like fibers. Designed to absorb energies generated by a fall, this rope is ideal for dynamic and static ropes that must remain firm and round, yet run freely through mechanical devices. Construction used in all of NE Ropes dynamic climbing ropes, specifically KM III, KMIII Max, Braided Safety Blue, Braided Safety Blue Hi Vee and Nylon Accessory Cords.
TPT Technology Twill Pattern Technology (TPT) is a unique cover design resulting in a 1-over-1 pattern. This design produces a cover sheath with a smaller profile in cross section than plain pattern sheaths, which is the construction used in the majority of climbing ropes. For the climber, this ensures improved abrasion resistance over sharp edges (due to the smaller profile) and a smoother surface that significantly reduces drag in mechanical devices. The Elevate and Aspire Maxim Gym Ropes utilize TPT technology in their sheath construction. The added abrasion resistance, along with a 33% thicker cover, enables Elevate and Aspire ropes to withstand multiple falls and heavy abrasion inherent in climbing gyms without compromising handling or knotability.
Endura Dry Endura Dry is a multi-stage application process. For STD-Dry ropes, the coating is applied to the individual core yarns prior to the braiding process. The cores are then surrounded by an additional protective cover, locking in the water-blocking power of the coating. 2X Dry ropes are treated a second time using the same process. New England Ropes cures the finished product, using an environmentally controlled process that creates a chemical bond between the coating and the finished climbing rope. Endura Dry lubricates the individual core fibers, improving fiber-to-fiber abrasion that can occur beneath the surface.