Description:
Floating rescue rope with a nylon core for real strength. Sterling WaterLine Water Rescue Rope 5/16 inch (NRS item 45019.01) wraps a very buoyant polypropylene sheath around a nylon core, so the line rides on the surface while still carrying 1,371 lbs. of tensile strength. It is a solid choice for swiftwater and flood rescue teams, SAR crews and raft guides who build their own throw bags and water lines. See all of our rescue rope and rigging equipment.
Features
- Nylon core: provides the 1,371 lb. tensile strength.
- Polypropylene sheath: very buoyant, so the rope floats where a swimmer or rescuer can see and grab it.
- Low stretch: the rope stays predictable when you pull a swimmer in.
- Floating rope: made for work on and in moving water.
- Sold by the foot: with a maximum continuous length of 900 feet.
Specifications
- Size: 5/16 inch
- Material: polypropylene sheath with nylon core
- Tensile strength: 1,371 lbs.
- Elongation: low stretch
- Floats
- Maximum continuous length sold by the foot: 900 feet
Sizes & options
One diameter: 5/16 inch. Sterling sells WaterLine by the foot, and the longest continuous piece is 900 feet. Need a specific length for a throw bag or a team cache? Contact us before you order.
Questions about the WaterLine rope
What is the tensile strength of Sterling WaterLine 5/16 inch rope?
It has a tensile strength of 1,371 lbs., provided by its nylon core.
Does WaterLine rope float?
Yes. The polypropylene sheath is very buoyant, so the rope floats.
How stretchy is WaterLine rope?
Sterling lists it as a low stretch rope with a polypropylene sheath over a nylon core.
What is the longest continuous length I can get?
WaterLine is sold by the foot, with a maximum continuous length of 900 feet.
Is the WaterLine rope flame resistant or rated for firefighting?
No. It is water rescue gear and is not rated for fire or high-heat use. It is not flame resistant, not structural firefighting PPE and not NFPA 1971 certified.
Where can I buy the Sterling WaterLine Water Rescue Rope 5/16 inch?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Sterling dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
