Braided Rope
Jute, cotton and marline braided rope, and OPGW rope for power transmission lines, manufactured to specification.
- Materials Available
- Jute, cotton, marline (tarred hemp/synthetic blend)
- Specialist Type
- OPGW rope for power transmission line installation
- Construction
- Braided (round or flat)
- Put-Up
- Coils or reels to specified length
- HS Heading
- 5607 — Twine, cordage, ropes and cables
Material Selection for Braided Rope
Braided rope is specified primarily by base material, since braiding itself is a construction method available across most of the fibres Globix supplies — the material choice drives strength, cost and weather resistance.
Natural Fibre Braided Rope
Braided jute or cotton rope offers a softer hand-feel and more flexible drape than twisted rope of the same material, commonly specified for craft, decorative and lighter utility use.
Marline Rope
A traditionally tarred small-diameter cordage historically used for marine whipping and seizing; supplied here in cotton or synthetic-blend construction for general binding and rigging use.
Construction Types Available
Round Braid
A rounder cross-section braided construction, generally preferred for rope that runs through blocks, pulleys or fittings.
Flat Braid
A flatter braided construction that drapes more evenly, common in wrapping and craft applications.
OPGW Installation Rope
A specialist braided rope used to pull optical ground wire (OPGW) cable during power transmission line installation, where controlled friction and handling matter more than raw tensile strength.
Where Braided Rope Is Used
Packaging
Braided rope is supplied coiled or reeled to the length and material specified. For OPGW installation rope, confirm the exact pulling-rope specification required by your installation contractor before ordering, since utility line requirements vary by project. Export shipments follow standard rope packaging practice — see export documentation for fumigation certificate requirements on natural fibre orders.
Common Questions
What is OPGW rope used for?
OPGW rope is a pulling rope used during the installation of optical ground wire cable on power transmission lines, helping crews feed the cable through stringing blocks along the transmission route.
What's the difference between round braid and flat braid rope?
Round braid has a rounder cross-section and is generally preferred where the rope needs to run smoothly through blocks or fittings, while flat braid drapes more evenly and is more commonly used in wrapping and craft applications.
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