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Product Catalogue
Ropes & Twines
Product Catalogue - July 2013ContentsManila rope 3
Sisal rope 4
Eco rope 5
Polypropylene rope 6
SteelFlex rope 7
Nylon rope 8
Polyethylene rope 9
Polypropylene twine - heavy duty 10
Polypropylene twine - medium duty 11
Polypropylene thatching twine 12
Lacing cord 13
Net cord 14
Kite cord 15
Bead line 16
Cotton string 17
ECO string 18
Tobacco twine 19
Sisal dry twine 20
Tarred twine 21
Jute twine 22
Ski rope reels 23
Outdoor braid reels 24
Polyester round braid 25 & 26
Polypropylene drum cord 27
Shock cord 28
Blind cord 29
Piping cord 30
Road marking rope 31
Cotton sash cord reels 32
Coloured braid 33
Ski rope packs 34
Outdoor braid packs 35
Lacing cord packs 36
Bakkie cord packs 37
Starter cord packs 38
Cotton sash cord packs 39
Sisal rope packs 40
ECO rope packs 41
Polyethylene white washline 42
PVC coated steel washline 43
Yellow PVC washline 44
Polyester bag sewing thread (80/3) 45
High tenacity polyester thread (2ply) 46
Nylon thread (2ply) 47
Trimmer line packs 48
Trimmer line bulk reels 49
Builders line 50
Ropes & Twines
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
10 705 14.6 25 365
12 1065 9.5 25 238
50 476
16 2030 5.2 25 130
50 260
18 2440 4.6 25 115
50 230
20 3250 3.6 25 90
50 180
24 4570 2.5 25 62
50 125
30 6860 1.6 50 80
MAMBA Manila Ropes are made from high grade pure manilafibres which give the rope a natural brown appearance. ManilaRope is durable , flexible and resistant to salt water damageallowing its use on sea going ships. Its texture gives a firmgrip with little stretch making it an ideal rope for pulley blockwork and lifting. Manila Rope is also popular in handicraft workand for decorative purposes. Manila Ropes shrink when wetand care must be taken when used outdoors.
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Popular uses:Lifting, pulleyblocksDecorativeMooring
Characteristics:High durabilityGood abrasionresistanceLow stretchFirm gripKnots wellSalt resistantEnvironmentallyfriendly
Manila Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
7 405 27.7 25 692
8 483 18.3 25 457
10 635 14.6 25 365
12 955 9.5 25 238
50 476
16 1805 5.2 25 130
50 260
18 2135 4.6 25 115
50 230
20 2845 3.6 25 90
50 180
24 4065 2.5 25 62
50 124
30 6095 1.6 50 80
MAMBA Sisal Ropes are made from light coloured natural sisalfibres giving an economical and durable general purpose ropewhich can be used for lashing, block and tackle work, anddecorative purposes.
Popular uses:General purposeLashingModest liftingDecorativeHandicrafts
Characteristics:DurableEconomicalFirm gripKnots wellEnvironmentallyfriendly
Sisal Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
7 330 28 25 770
12 560 10.8 25 270
16 790 6.4 25 160
20 980 4.2 25 105
24 1185 3.1 25 76
30 1450 1.9 50 96
MAMBA ECO Rope is the lowest cost of all natural fibre ropes.It is light brown in colour and is popular as an economicalgeneral purpose rope which can be used for applications suchas lashing, light duty lifting, handicraft work and decorativepurposes.
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Popular uses:General purposeHandicraftsDecorative
Characteristics:EconomicalFirm gripKnots wellEnvironmentallyfriendly
ECO Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
10 1560 22 20 440
12 2210 15.2 14.5 220
25 380
50 760
16 3770 8.8 25 220
50 440
18 4500 6.7 50 355
20 5800 5.5 25 138
50 276
24 8130 3.9 50 195
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Popular uses:Transport loadsecuringSafety netsAnchor ropesMooring ropesLiftingTowing
Characteristics:Abrasion resistantGood breakingstrengthTorque freeLow elongationFully balancedFloats in water
MAMBA HiFlex Polypropylene Ropes, also known as PP Ropes,offer good durability and exceptional value for money. PPRopes have a good breaking strength and are ideal for generalpurpose applications in a wide range of industries includingfishing, marine, shipping, transport, mining, the military andgeneral industry.
Polypropylene Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
6 770 60 10 600
8 1345 33.3 10 333
10 2000 22 25 550
12 2840 15.2 14.5 220
25 380
14 3905 11 25 275
16 4900 8.6 25 215
50 430
18 6200 6.7 50 335
20 7520 5.5 50 275
24 10200 3.8 50 190
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Popular uses:Car tow ropesLifting ropesTransport loadsecuringMooring ropesSafety netsFishing nets
Characteristics:Higher breakingstrengthAbrasion resistantExcellent shockabsorptionLow elongationFully balancedFloats in water
SteelFlex Ropes provide a much higher performance than PPRope, with around 30% higher breaking strength andenhanced dimensional stability. These attributes makeSteelFlex ropes an affordable option for heavy duty lifting,towing and mooring applications.
SteelFlex Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
12 3000 10.6 25 265
16 5300 6 25 150
50 300
20 8300 3.8 25 95
50 190
24 12000 2.7 50 135
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Popular uses:LiftingTowingMooringKinetic ropesFishing
Characteristics:Ultra high strengthLong wear lifeShock absorbentExcellent abrasionresistanceSinks in waterFully balanced
MAMBA Nylon Ropes, otherwise known as Polyamide Ropes,are ultra high strength and exceptionally durable. These ropeshave excellent stretch recovery characteristics and arecommonly used in high energy absorption applicationsincluding lifting, towing and mooring.
Nylon Ropes
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
7 545 40.8 4.9 200
10 1090 18.2 5.5 100
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Popular uses:Anchor ropes smallboatsRescue linesBuoy ropesDemarcation linesBore hole ropes
Characteristics:Excellent abrasionresistanceExcellent wetstrength retentionTorque freeFully balancedFloats in water
MAMBA High Density Polyethylene Ropes, otherwise known asHDPE Ropes, are durable and widely used in the fishing andmaritime industries. They are normally made in bright coloursfor high visibility and they float in water.
Polyethylene Ropes
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Thickness
(Denier) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
30000 330 5 1650
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Popular uses:General purposetyingAgricultural twineGarden & homePackagingMining
Characteristics:
Heavy dutyEconomicalUV resistantPacked 2 x 5kg
MAMBA Heavy Duty Polypropylene Twines are widely used as alow cost tying twine in Mining , Agriculture and Packagingindustries.
This grade is preferred for heavier tying applications howeverthe twine is also available in a Medium grade.
Heavy Duty PP Twine
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Thickness
(Denier) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
15000 660 1 660
5 3300
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Popular uses:Mining twineGeneral purposetyingAgricultural twineGarden & homePackaging
Characteristics:Medium dutyEconomicalUV resistantPacked 2x 5kg or
10 x 1kg
MAMBA Medium Duty Polypropylene Twines, commonlyreferred to as Mining Twine, are widely used as a low costtying twine in Mining , Agriculture and Packaging industries.
This grade has a lower strength than our Heavy duty twine butoffers more meters per kilogram.
Medium Duty PP Twine
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Thickness
(Denier) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
16000 600 1 600
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Popular uses:Thatching
Characteristics:Medium dutyEconomicalUV resistantAvailable in 1kgspools
MAMBA Polypropylene Thatching Twines are widely used as alow cost tying twine in the Thatching industry.
This twine offers more meters per kilogram than the naturalfibre alternative, Tarred Twine, which is also used forthatching.
PP Thatching Twine
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Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg Colours
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
2 595 Black, White, Green 500g 297
1kg 595
2.5 380 Black, White, Green 500g 190
1kg 380
Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist2.0mm and 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Lacing Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Lacing cord isavailable in white, green and black colours. It is suitable for awide variety of applications including netting and takes it’sname from it’s use in the lacing of shadecloth systems.
Lacing Cord
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Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist1.5mm to 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Net Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Net cord is availablein a variety of sizes and colours and is commonly used in theconstruction of fine netting, sports nets and handicrafts.
Net Cord
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg Colours
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
1.5 950 Black, White 1kg 950
1.7 750 Black, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue 1kg 750
2 595 Black, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue 500g 297
Black, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue 1kg 595
2.5 380 Black, White, Green, Blue 1kg 380
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Popular uses:Shadecloth repairsFine sports netsHandicraftsGeneral purpose
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist1.5mm diameterUV stabilised
MAMBA Kite Cord is a fine twisted cord measuring 1.5mm indiameter. The cord is suitable for a wide range of applicationsincluding repairs to shadecloth systems, fine sports nets,handicrafts and general use.
Kite Cord
Diameter
(mm) Colours
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per packKgs
1.5 Black, White 100g (95m) 10
1 kg (950m) 20
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Popular uses:Bead workHandicrafts
MAMBA Bead Line is a fine white monofilament which is idealfor bead work and other handicrafts.
Bead Line
Diameter
(mm) Colour
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per packKgs Meters
0.35 White Monofilament 50g 500m 200
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Grade
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per boxGrams Meters
104 1 10.9 1170 50 58 200
100 117 100
500 585 40
302 1.5 16.8 750 500 375 40
304 2 35 330 100 33 100
500 165 40
306 3 46 225 500 112 40
309 4 90 130 500 65 40
4kg 260 N/A
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Popular uses:StationeryPackagingHandicraftsUpholsteryToys
Characteristics:100% naturalcotton yarnTwisted twine1.0mm to4.0mmmdiameters
MAMBA Cotton String is manufactured using 100% cottonyarn. Cotton string is used extensively in the stationery andpackaging industries. However there are many other usesincluding tobacco farming (see also Tobacco Twines), furniturepiping, handicrafts and toys.
Cotton String
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Popular uses:StationeryPackagingHandicraftsUpholsteryToys
Characteristics:100% natural fibreyarnTwisted twine1.0mm to4.0mmmdiameters
MAMBA ECO String offers a more economical alternative toCotton String. ECO String is made from high quality naturalfibres and is also popular in the stationery, packaging,handicraft and upholstery industries.
ECO String
Grade
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per boxGrams Meters
104 1 1400 100 140 100
500 700 40
304 2 416 100 41 100
500 208 40
309 4 137 365 50 10
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Grade
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per boxGrams Meters
T2 2 35 396 500 198 40
2kg 792 13
T9 1 10.9 1300 500 650 40
T16 1.5 16.8 790 500 395 40
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Popular uses:Tying and hangingleavesBale stitching
Characteristics:100% naturalcotton yarnTwisted twine1.0mm to2.0mmmdiameters
MAMBA Tobacco Twine is manufactured using 100% cottonyarn. The product is used extensively in Southern Africa fortying and hanging tobacco leaves for curing, as well as balestitching.
Tobacco Twine
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Popular uses:General purposetyingAgricultureGardeningPackagingHandicrafts
Characteristics:100% natural sisalfibreTwisted 1ply, 2plyor 3plyDurableKnots well
MAMBA Sisal Dry Twine is made from the highest grades ofnatural sisal fibres and is available in 1ply, 2ply and 3plyconstructions. Sisal dry twine is ideal for general purpose tyingin agriculture, gardening, packaging, and in handicrafts.
Sisal Dry Twine
Specification
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
1 ply 2.5 67 333 500 g 167
1 kg 333
2 kg 667
2 ply 3.5 128 148 2 kg 296
3 ply 4.5 187 98 2 kg 196
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Popular uses:Thatching
Characteristics:100% natural fibreTar coatedTwisted twine1ply, 2ply or 3ply
MAMBA Tarred Twine is used extensively in Southern Africa inthe thatching industry. The fibres are treated with tar, driedand then used to hold together thatch and bind it to therafters of the roof.
See also Thatching Twine for a synthetic alternative.
Tarred Twine
Specification
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
1 ply 2.5 267 500 g 134
1 kg 267
2 kg 534
2 ply 3.5 118 2 kg 236
3 ply 4.5 77 2 kg 154
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Popular uses:Tying plantsGeneral purpose
Characteristics:100% natural jutefibreBio-degradable2ply twisted twine
MAMBA Jute Twine is biodegradable tying twine and aneconomical alternative to sisal twine. Our jute twine is usedprimarily in the farming industry for tying of plants, where anatural fibre twine is often preferred.
Jute Twine
Specification
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
2 ply 2 267 7.5kg 2002
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular reel sizes:
Kgs Meters
5 220 130 10 1300
6 300 85 10 850
7 330 75 10 750
10 540 40 10 400
12 700 28 10 280
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Popular uses:Water sportsLoad securingCargo netsBoatingTents and tarpsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:8 braidconstruction5mm, 6mm, 7mm,10mm, 12mmdiametersSupplied 10kgreelsFloats in water
MAMBA Ski Rope is made from 100% polyethylene, and isperhaps the most commonly used general purpose ropethroughout Southern Africa. It’s name is derived from it’s usein waters ports however it is widely used in load securing,cargo netting, boating, tents and tarps, as well as manygeneral purpose tying applications and leisure activities. Seealso Ski Rope Packs for shorter lengths.
Ski Rope
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular reel sizes:
Kgs Meters
6 450 63 10 630
8 775 40 10 400
10 1160 25 10 250
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Popular uses:LeisureBoatingCampingGeneral purpose
Characteristics:100%polypropyleneRound braidconstruction6mm, 8mm,10mm diametersFloats in water
MAMBA Outdoor Braid is made from 100% polypropylene hightenacity multifilament yarn. It is manufactured as a roundbraid in a variety of bright colours. Outdoor braid is a highquality rope suited to a wide variety of outdoor leisureactivities including boating, camping, jungle gyms and generalpurpose use. See also Outdoor Braid Packs for shorter lengths.
PP Outdoor Braid
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Popular uses:BoatingTents and awningsLoad securingBlindsFlagpole ropeStarter cord
Characteristics:16 and 24 braidconstructionHigh tenacityNatural whitecolourGood shockabsorptionSinks in water
MAMBA Polyester Round Braid is made from 100% polyesterhigh tenacity filament yarn. It is manufactured in both a 16braid and a 24 braid construction with a tightly braided outercover over a centre core. This rope is ideal for yachts andboating, tents and awnings, flagpoles, transport and loadsecuring, windows and blinds, starter cord and hangingartwork.
Polyester Round Braid
Diameter
(mm)
Construction BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
1.5 16 98 585 1 585
2 16 130 320 1 320
2.5 16 180 210 1 210
3 16 290 164 1 164
5 820
3.5 16 380 132 1 132
4 16 480 100 1 100
5 500
5 16 600 66 1 66
5 330
10 660
6 16 680 40 1 40
5 200
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10 400
7 16 820 30 1 30
5 150
10 300
8 16 1250 22.5 10 225
10 24 1820 14 10 140
12 24 2325 11 10 110
16 24 4270 5.5 10 55
20 110
18 24 5820 4 10 40
20 80
20 24 7720 3.2 10 32
20 64
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Popular uses:BoatingTents and awningsLoad securingBlindsFlagpole ropeStarter cord
Characteristics:16 and 24 braidconstructionHigh tenacityNatural whitecolourGood shockabsorptionSinks in water
MAMBA Polyester Round Braid is made from 100% polyesterhigh tenacity filament yarn. It is manufactured in both a 16braid and a 24 braid construction with a tightly braided outercover over a centre core. This rope is ideal for yachts andboating, tents and awnings, flagpoles, transport and loadsecuring, windows and blinds, starter cord and hangingartwork.
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Diameter
(mm)
Construction BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
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Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coils sizes:
Kgs Meters
3 180 250 0.4 100
4 292 135 0.74 100
5 378 100 1 100
6 450 80 1.25 100
Popular uses:Tensioning musicaldrumsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:16 braid roundconstruction3mm -6mmdiametersFloats in water
MAMBA Drum Cord is manufactured from 100% polypropylenehigh tenacity multifilament yarn, normally in black and in a 16braid construction. The cord is named after one of it’s uses intensioning musical drums, however the cord is an ideal generalpurpose rope that won’t become soiled easily due to it’s blackcolour.
PP Drum Cord
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Popular uses:Tie downsTonneau coversystemsCamping
Characteristics:Industrial strengthrubber coreHigh tenacitypolyester outerbraid16 braidconstruction
MAMBA Shock Cord is a high strength elasticated rope. It ismanufactured with an industrial strength rubber core coveredin a high tenacity black polyester yarn to give it addedstrength and a longer life. Shock cord is typically used for tiedowns in boating and motoring applications but also incamping, sporting and outdoor leisure activities. See alsoBakkie Cord Packs for shorter lengths.
Shock Cord
Diameter
(mm) Colour
Popular reel sizes
Meters
4mm Black 200
5mm Black 100
6mm Black 100
7mm Black 100
7mm Black 400
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Popular uses:Blinds
Characteristics:2.0mm diameterHigh tenacitypolyester yarn500m reels
MAMBA Blind Cord is a fine 2.0mm polyester round braidavailable in pure white or a mixed black and white cord. Thecord is supplied on 500m reels, and is suitable for home andoffice use with a variety of blinds.
Blind Cord
Diameter
(mm) Colour
Popular reel sizes
Meters
2 White 500
2 Black & White 500
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Popular uses:Upholstery andfurniture
Characteristics:Light coloursBraidedconstruction4mm - 10mmdiameters
MAMBA Piping Cord is used extensively throughout theupholstery industry, and is available in 4mm to 10mmdiameters. The yarn is always light in colour so that it doesnot show through the covering fabric. Spools are supplied in100m or 200m lengths depending on the diameter.
Piping Cord
Diameter
(mm)
Popular spool sizes
Meters
4 100
5 100
6 100
7 100
8 200
10 100
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Popular uses:Road marking
Characteristics:High tenacitypolyester fibreGood shockabsorptionEconomical
MAMBA Road Marking Ropes are made with a high tenacitypolyester outer braid to give the rope a longer life andstrength. The rope is available in a 9mm diameter on a 500mreel.
Road Marking Rope
Diameter
(mm)
Popular spool sizes
Meters
9 500
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Popular uses:UpholsteryHandicrafts andtoysCamping andcaravanningLoad securing
Characteristics:100% Cotton yarnRound braidconstruction5mm - 16mmdiametersKnots well
MAMBA Cotton Sash Cord, or Cotton Braided Rope, ismanufactured from 100% natural cotton yarn in a round braidconstruction. Our sash cord is available in 5mm to 16mmdiameters. Sash cord makes good knots and is popular inupholstery, handicrafts, camping and load securing. See alsoSash Cord Packs for shorter lengths.
Cotton Sash Cord
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular reel sizes:
Kgs Meters
5 96 91 5.5 500
7 139 50 2 100
6 300
10 175 25 10 250
16 250 8 10 80
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Popular uses:Pets toysDemarcation ropesDecorativeGeneral purpose
Characteristics:Round braidconstructionColourful outercoverEconomical
MAMBA Coloured Braid is a firm round braided rope that isavailable in 12mm and 20mm diameters in a variety of brightcolours. This rope is suitable for applications where a bright,colourful and economical rope is required and is popular withmakers of pet toys.
Coloured Braid
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg
12 13.1
20 8.45
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Popular uses:Water sportsLoad securingCargo netsBoatingTents and tarpsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:8-braidconstruction5mm, 7mm,10mm, 12mmdiametersColourful barcodedpackagingFloats in water
MAMBA Ski Rope is made from 100% polyethylene, and isperhaps the most commonly used general purpose ropethroughout Southern Africa. It’s name is derived from it’s usein water sports however it is widely used in load securing,cargo netting, boating, tents and tarps, as well as manygeneral purpose tying applications and leisure activities. Seealso Ski Rope for 10kg reels.
Ski Rope Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
5 5 220
5 10 220
5 30 220
7 5 330
7 10 330
7 30 330
10 10 540
10 15 540
10 30 540
10 50 540
12 50 700
* The table below lists the most common hank sizes however a wider range of sizes are available upon request.
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Popular uses:LeisureBoatingCampingGeneral purpose
Characteristics:100%polypropyleneRound braidconstruction6mm, 8mm,10mm diametersFloats in water
MAMBA Outdoor Braid is made from 100% polypropylene hightenacity multifilament yarn. It is manufactured as a roundbraid in a variety of bright colours. Outdoor braid is a highquality rope suited to a wide variety of outdoor leisureactivities including boating, camping, jungle gyms and generalpurpose use. See also PP Outdoor Braid for 10kg reels.
Outdoor Braid Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
6 10 450
6 30 450
8 10 775
8 30 775
10 10 1160
10 30 1160
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Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist2.0mm and 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Lacing Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Lacing cord isavailable in white, green and black colours. It is suitable for awide variety of applications including netting and handicraftsbut it is named after it’s primary purpose which is the lacing ofshadecloth systems. See also Lacing Cord for larger spools.
Lacing Cord Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
Meters per kg DescriptionMeters
2 20 595 Lacing Cord
2.5 20 380 Lacing Cord
2 30 595 Mason Line
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Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
DescriptionMeters
6 5 Fits long wheel base bakkies
6 4 Fits short wheel base bakkies and twin cabs
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Popular uses:Tonneau coversystems
Characteristics:High strengthround rubber coreHigh tenacitypolyester outerbraid16-braidconstruction
MAMBA Bakkie Cord or Shock Cord is a high quality tightlybraided elasicated stretch cord which is made specifically fortonneau covers used on South African bakkie vehicles. Thecord is made to the same high quality standards set by SA’scar manufacturers, and is available in 2 size lengths to fitLWB, SWB and Twin Cab vehicles. See also Shock Cord forbulk reels and other diameters.
Bakkie Cord
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Characteristics:SturdypolyurethanehandleAbrasion resistant,high tenacity cord
MAMBA Starter Cords are ready to use replacement packs foruse on generators, lawnmowers, boat engines and a variety ofother motors. The packs consist of a high tenacity polyesterbraid attached to a sturdy polyurethane handle.
Starter Cord
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
Meters
3.5 1.5
3.5 1.75
5 1.5
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Popular uses:UpholsteryHandicrafts andtoysCamping andcaravanningLoad securing
Characteristics:100% Cotton yarnRound braidconstruction5mm - 16mmdiametersKnots well
MAMBA Cotton Sash Cord, or Cotton Braided Rope, ismanufactured from 100% natural cotton yarn using a roundbraid construction. Our sash cord packs are available in 5mmto 16mm diameters. Sash cord makes good knots and ispopular in upholstery, handicrafts, camping and load securing.See also Sash Cord for longer lengths.
Sash Cord Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
5 5 96
5 10 96
5 30 96
7 5 139
7 10 139
7 30 139
10 10 175
10 15 175
10 30 175
16 5 250
16 10 250
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Popular uses:General purposeLashingModest liftingDecorativeHandicrafts
Characteristics:DurableEconomicalFirm gripKnots wellEnvironmentallyfriendly
MAMBA Sisal Ropes are made from light coloured natural sisalfibres giving an economical and durable general purpose ropewhich can be used for lashing, block and tackle work, anddecorative purposes. See also Sisal Rope for full coil sizes andlarger diameters.
Sisal Rope Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
7 10 405
30 405
10 10 635
30 635
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Popular uses:General purposeHandicraftsDecorative
Characteristics:EconomicalFirm gripKnots wellEnvironmentallyfriendly
MAMBA ECO Rope is the lowest cost of all natural fibre ropes.It is light brown in colour and is popular as an economicalgeneral purpose rope which can be used for applications suchas lashing, light duty lifting, handicraft work and decorativepurposes. See also ECO Ropes for more diameters and full coilsizes.
ECO Rope Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
7 5 330
7 10 330
7 15 330
7 30 330
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Popular uses:Washlines outdoorand indoor
Characteristics:100% polyethylene4mm diameter15m or 30mlengthsMinimal sagTwistedconstruction
MAMBA Polyethylene White Washline is a twisted cord madefrom 100% polyethylene. The washline is available in 15m or30m lengths, supplied in high quality, barcoded packs.
Polyethylene White Washline
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
Meters
4 15
4 30
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Popular uses:Washlines outdoorand indoor
Characteristics:PVC CoatedHigh tensile steelcoreKink freeHeavy dutyMinimal sag3mm diameter15m or 30mlengths
MAMBA PVC Coated Steel Core Washline is manufactured witha high grade PVC outer cover, over a centre core of multiplehigh tensile fine galvanized wires. This is a heavy dutyWashline which is rust free, has minimal sag and is ideal foroutdoor use. By using multiple fine wires in the core we havedeveloped a coated steel washline which is kink free.
PVC Coated Steel Washline
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
Meters
3 15
3 30
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Popular uses:Washlines outdoorand indoor
Characteristics:PVC translucentouter coverHigh tenacitypolyester core3mm diameter15m and 30mlengthsMinimal sag
MAMBA Yellow PVC Translucent Washline is manufactured froma high grade PVC outer cover, over a centre core of hightenacity polyester fibre. The washline is 3mm in diameter,highly flexible and kink free.
Yellow PVC Translucent Washline
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
Meters
3 15
3 30
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Characteristics:100% polyesterHigh quality ringspun yarn120g, 200g, 1kg or1.8kg spools
MAMBA Polyester Bag Sewing Thread (80/3) is made from highquality ring spun polyester yarn, and is widely used for closingPP and paper bags. The sewing thread is available on smallspools suitable for hand held sewing machines as well as largejumbo spools for fixed line sewing installations.
Polyester Bag Sewing Thread (80/3)
Popular spool sizes:Breaking Strength
(kg f)Description Weight Meters
Small spools suitable for hand heldsewing machines
120g 520 6.6
200g 870 6.6
Jumbo spools suitable for fixed lin sewinginstallations
1kg 4350 6.6
1.8kg 11745 6.6
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Characteristics:High speed sewingHigh tenacitypolyester fibre2 ply constructionLubricated
MAMBA High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread (2ply) is madefrom strong polyester fibres and is suitable for more heavyduty industrial sewing applications. The thread is alsolubricated for improved high speed sewing performance.
High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread (2ply)
Popular spool sizes:Breaking Strength
(kg f)Description Weight Meters
Ideal for high speed industrial sewing 1kg 4230 15
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Characteristics:Heavy duty sewingand crochet100% Nylon2ply construction
MAMBA Nylon Thread (2ply) is a high strength thread 2plysewing thread suitable for heavy duty sewing and is usedextensively in crochet work.
Nylon Thread (2ply)
Popular spool sizes:Breaking Strength
(kg f)Description Weight Meters
Ideal for heavy duty sewing and crochet 500g 2600 12
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Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes:
ColourMeters
1.6 10 Yellow
100 Yellow
2 10 Orange
100 Orange
2.4 6 Red
100 Red
3.5 50 x 22cm (pre-cut packs) Red
100 x 22cm (pre-cut packs) Red
MAMBA Trimmer Line Packs for weedeater (or strimmer) grasscutting equipment is made from 100% high quality nylon forextra strength and durability. Our trimmer line is available in avariety of retail pack sizes to suit your requirements.NEW: 22cm pre-cut length packs are available in the 3.5mmline. See also Trimmer Line Bulk Reels for 2kg reels.
Characteristics:100% NylonVarious pack sizesHigh durabilityRound line
Trimmer Line Packs
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Diameter
(mm) Colour Meters per kg
Popular reel sizes:
Kgs Meters
2.4 Red 190 2 380
3.5 Purple 90 2 180
MAMBA Trimmer Line Bulk Reels for weedeater (or strimmer)grass cutting systems, is made from 100% high quality nylonline for extra strength and durability. Our bulk trimmer line isavailable in the two larger diameters (2.4mm and 3.5mm) on2kg reels for the more regular trimmer line user.See also Trimmer Line Packs for more diameters and lengths.
Characteristics:100% NylonBulk 2kg reelsHigh durabilityRound line
Trimmer Line Bulk Reels
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Description
BreakStrength
(lbs)
Diameter
(mm)
Popular reel sizes:
Packaging ColourMeters
BL50 50lbs 0.7mm 100 6 per pack Yellow
BL60 60lbs 0.8mm 100 6 per pack Yellow
BL70 70lbs 0.85mm 100 6 per pack Yellow
BL80 80lbs 0.90mm 100 6 per pack Yellow
BL90 90lbs 0.95mm 100 6 per pack Yellow
MAMBA Builders Line is made from high quality Nylonmonofilament in a bright yellow colour for high visibility. Ourbuilders line is supplied on 100m reels and in packs of 6.
Characteristics:100% nylon lineHigh durabilityHighly visibleyellow colour
Builders Line
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