Oct 03, 2020
Polypropylene rope (or PP Rope) is the most popular rope for all purposes. It is the lightest and most economical synthetic rope that is affordable and functional. The tensile strength is great with approximately twice the tensile strength of Manila. In this article, we will show you the components and the applications of polypropylene rope in the industry and daily life.
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic “addition polymer” made from the combination of propylene monomers.
Polypropylene has shown excellent resistance to organic solvents and degreasing agents as well as electrolytic attack. PP rope will not rot or mildew, is resistant to most chemicals and acids, floats in salt and fresh water, and can be stored wet.
Polypropylene (PP) produces fewer solid wastes by weight than polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It also produces significantly less CO2 equivalents by weight than PET, PS or PVC.k. PP ropes are popular for their versatility, cost, strength and color.
Today polypropylene rope is manufactured around the world and it is used in a rapidly growing variety of applications. It is used in a variety of usuages. Polypropylene is an essential material in most fields and industries imaginable – home goods, textiles, medical and laboratory equipment and the list goes on and on. The ropes are widely used in cynology, water sports (for their ability to float on the water), gardens, boating and yachting. Climbing and safety nets are made from these ropes. PP rope can be used as fishing rope, industrial rope or construction rope.
Fishing industry
With its excellent water resistant and UV stabilised properties, polypropylene rope is ideal for marine applications.
Polypropylene rope doesn’t absorb water and has light weight which floats on water and also known as float rope. So this is why polypropylene rope is exclusively used as water-ski ropes. In addition, because of the very good durability of polypropylene rope, it can be used for securing cargo nets.
Roofing and Construction
Polypropylene rope is strong and lightweight. It is often used to secure tarpaulins that cover and protect objects or structures on building sites, roofing, farm yards and delivery vehicles.
Leisure Centres
Polypropylene rope is resistant to water absorption, so it does not swell. This desirable attribute makes the rope especially useful in swimming pool lanes and for securing buoyancy aids.
Defence Industries
Put to numerous uses by the armed force for climbing rough structures. Used for towing the Gunnery Surface Targets or for Rappelling.
Besides the uses discussed in the previous slides, Polypropylene ropes are also used for tying and securing loads on trucks, loading and unloading cargos in Ports, manufacturing safety belts, for tarpaulin in carpet industries, in ports and ship building yards, among others. We can use them in aquaculture and agriculture also such as salmon growing.
In summary, you see that, polypropylene rope is a versatile rope. It is used in almost all fields of industry, agriculture and also in daily life. Asia Dragon is leading rope producer in Vietnam and distributor of polypropylene rope with high quality at competitive prices. Asia Dragon's polypropylene rope is a good choice for you, no matter what your purpose is. We can provide difference color upon the customer request. The popular color is Blue, Yellow, White but we can produce Ice blue and other customized color also. Diversity of diameter is also our advantage. We can provide you smallest rope at 3mm dia to 50m dia.