Tenex is a 12-strand single braid that offers high strength with low stretch and outstanding abrasion resistance. It is Samthane coated to provide abrasion resistance, enhance wear life, snag resistance, and increase ease of splicing. It is a viable alternative to using double braids when easy field splicing and economy are major considerations.

1/4″ diameter, 3,200 lb. breaking strength, Black in color, sold by the foot

Specific Gravity 1.38 All strengths are for spliced ropes unless otherwise noted. Elastic Elongation At % break strength 10% 20% 30% 1.4% 2.3% 3% Rope stabilized from 200D2. Ropes cycled 50 times at each percent of average break strength.

INCH MM LBS/100 FT KG/100M SAMSON AVERAGE STRENGTH LBS SAMSON AVG STRENGTH KG SAMSON MIN STRENGTH LBS SAMSON MIN STRENGTH KG 3/16 5.0 1.3 1.9 1,800 820 1,600 730 1/4 6.0 2.1 3.1 3,200 1,500 2,900 1,300 5/16 8.0 3.2 4.8 4,700 2,100 4,200 1,900 3/8 9.0 4.2 6.2 5,800 2,600 5,200 2,400 7/16 11.0 6.3 9.4 9,000 4,100 8,100 3,700 1/2 12.0 8.5 12.6 11,800 5,400 10,600 4,800 9/16 14.0 10.0 14.9 15,000 6,800 13,500 6,100 5/8 16.0 13.1 19.5 17,100 7,800 15,400 7,000 3/4 18.0 17.2 25.6 22,400 10,200 20,200 9,100