1/4 Amsteel®- Blue (by the Foot)

Description

Once you’ve met AmSteel®-Blue, you’ve met the toughest in the business. Torque-free and with a single braid of 12 strands, this rope offers the ultimate in strength-to-weight ratio. When sizes are matched, AmSteel®-Blue boasts the same strength as steel — yet it’s light enough to float on water. Its low stretch capacity and high flex fatigue, combined with its premium wear resistance, make AmSteel®-Blue the best wire rope replacement you could ask for.

Any experienced hiker knows the importance of having a rope you can rely on. You never know when you’ll need it, but when the time comes — and it always does — you’ll want an AmSteel® rope in your pack. Lightweight to carry yet sturdy and strong, the Amsteel® cord is among the best of Samson ropes. AmSteel®-Blue also offers its user the opportunity for rope splicing, a more durable method than knotting.

From hammock straps and shelter set-ups to rescue lines and climbing safety, the AmSteel®-Blue promises to be a hiker’s best friend in a pinch. Choose your color and the length you need to ensure you’re never backpacking without the strongest name in rope.

These diameters are great for soft shackles, tow ropes, etc. Sold by the foot.

AmSteel®-Blue is a torque-free, 12-strand single braid that yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size-for-size, is the same strength as steel—yet it floats. AmSteel®-Blue is an excellent wire rope replacement with extremely low stretch, and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance.

*All Specs are estimates and may vary from color to color and batch to batch.

Specifications:
Diam (inch) – 1/4
Circ. (inch) – 3/4
Weight per 100 ft. (lbs) – 1.6
Avg Strength – 8,600
Min Strength (lbs) – 7,700
Diam. (mm) – 6
Circ. (mm) – 18
Weight per 100m (kg) – 2.4
Avg. Strength (kg) – 3,900
Min. Stength (kg) – 3,500
ISO 2307 Strength (metric tons) – 3.9