Disadvantages
Susceptible to rot and mildew
Not as strong as synthetic ropes as the same
size
Has small stretching ability
Not easy to handle.
Has a tendency to swell and stiffen with age and
damp which makes large mooring ropes difficult
to work with
If wet can freeze in very cold conditions.
BREAKING STRENGTH
Manila = 2D2/300
Poly propylene = 3D2/300
Terylene = 4D2/300
Nylon = 5D2/300
WIRE ROPES
BREAKING STRENGTH
6x19 FC RH OL FSWR