KERNMANTLE ROPE: KM III IS AN EXCEPTIONAL STATIC ROPE
For rappelling, caving, rescue, fixed-rope applications, hauling, and life-safety applications. Our unique polyester sheath differentiates Kernmantle Rope (KM III) from other static ropes. The polyester sheath is balanced with a nylon core to limit rotation, bouncing, and stretch with exceptional UV resistance. The sheath is braided with 32 strands to provide optimum sheath/core ratio. This allows for an incredibly smooth sheath, higher tensile strengths, and superior handling characteristics.
BENEFITS
KM III is NFPA and CE EN 1891 approved, and comes with an NFPA certification tag and CE labels. This is one of the most durable static ropes available, with the handling and knotability you expect.
TECHNICAL INFO
Material: Nylon core with Polyester cover
Splice: None
Temperature: Nylon melts @ 419° F Polyester melts @ 480° F
APPLICATIONS
Vertical Lifeline, Rappelling, Caving, Canyoneering, Work Positioning, High Lines.
SIZES
• 5/16”
• 3/8”
• 7/16”
• 1/2”
• 5/8”
COLORS
White with Blue Tracer
Blue with White Tracer
Green with Blue Tracer
Orange with Blue Tracer
Solid Black
OD Green
| KM III LOW STRETCH KERNMANTLE ROPE | |||||
| Size | 5/16″ | 3/8″ | 7/16″ | 1/2″ | 5/8″ |
| NFPA TEST RESULTS | |||||
| Diameter (mm) | 8.0 | 9.5 | 11 | 13 | 14.5 |
| Approved Class | Escape Rope* | Light Use | Light Use | General Use | General Use |
| Min. Tensile (kN) | 21.4 | 27 | 35.1 | 46 | 51 |
| Tensile (lbs) | 4,800 | 6,070 | 7,900 | 10,340 | 11,460 |
| CE TEST RESULTS PER EN 1891 | |||||
| Diameter (mm) | 8.6 | 9.8 | 11.5 | 13 | 14.5 |
| Sheath Slippage (mm) |
2 | 1 | -7 | 2 | Not |
| Elongation | 2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% | tested |
| Sheath % of Mass | 55.4% | 46.5% | 45.3% | 49.0% | for |
| Core % of Mass | 44.6% | 53.5% | 54.7% | 51.0% | CE |
| Mass / Length (g/m) |
56.1 | 66.9 | 92.9 | 121.1 | Compliance |
| Static Strength w/o termination |
>18kN Pass | >18kN Pass | >22kN Pass | >22kN Pass | |
| Static Strength w /termination |
>12kN Pass | >12kN Pass | >15kN Pass | >15kN Pass | |
| Approved Type | B | B | A | A | |
| Sheath Material | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester |
| Core Material | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon |
| Shrinkage | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
* 8mm KMIII personal escape rope is only available in white
KM III MAX
KM-III Max has a well balanced, low rotation, unique twill design. It is a perfect static rope for work placement and smooth descents. Our KM-III Max features our TPT construction that results in a smoother cover reducing drag and creating a more fine control on descents. The smooth, low profile sheath allows for better braking, faster ascending, and exceptional abrasion resistance. Originally designed for work placement applications, KM-III Max is an excellent choice for heavy exposure fixed lines, big wall hauling, caving, and a variety of rescue applications.
| Sizes | 3/8″ | 7/16″ | 1/2″ |
| Tensile | 6,070 | 7,900 | 10,350 |
| Weight | 4.4 | 5.9 | 7.8 |