New England Ropes Lifeline by CMC
Product Info
Featuring the optimum balance of strength, handling, and durability with minimum sheath slippage, this 100% nylon kernmantle rescue rope offers excellent knotability and provides a high level of control when used with a descent control device. The industry standard for those who prefer traditional nylon ropes, CMC Lifeline is a great choice whether you are a firefighter on a high-rise, performing a high-angle mountain rescue, responding to an industrial accident, or a tactical officer on rappel.
Rope is sold by the foot. Please contact customer support for maximum length available.
CMC Lifeline Specifications
The following specifications apply to all diameters of CMC Lifeline:
Certification - UL Classified to NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition.
Construction - Block creel, static kernmantle.
Fiber - 100% nylon.
Sheath - 32-strand braided, with half the strands having a left (Z) twist and the other half having a right (S) twist for a balanced, torque-free rope with maximum abrasion resistance.
Rating - NFPA General Use for 13.5 mm (1/2 in) and 15.5 mm (5/8 in); NFPA Technical Use for 10 mm (3/8 in) and 11 mm (7/16 in)
Temperature - Melt point 460° F (238° C).
Made in the U.S.A.
Working-At-Height / Industrial Rope Access / Technical Rope Rescue
Working at height requires reliable, quality equipment. CMC Lifeline can be used with confidence in work-at-height maneuvers for industrial rope access or technical rope rescue when used in accordance with the regulatory safety standards under which it falls. Always use life safety equipment and gear according to the regulatory safety standards for which it is classified and/or certified.
Specs
| Option | Weight / 100 ft | Diameter | Color / Stripe | NFPA Rating | 3 sigma MBS |
| Black, 3/8 | 4.8 lb (2.2 kg) | 10 mm (3/8 in) | Black | Technical Use | 22 kN (4,946 lbf) |
| Orange, 7/16 | 5.6 lb (2.5 kg) | 11 mm (7/16 in) | Orange | Technical Use | 30 kN (6,744 lbf) |
| Red, 7/16 | 5.6 lb (2.5 kg) | 11 mm (7/16 in) | Red | Technical Use | 30 kN (6,744 lbf) |
| Black, 7/16 | 5.6 lb (2.5 kg) | 11 mm (7/16 in) | Black | Technical Use | 30 kN (6,744 lbf) |
| White, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | White | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Orange, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | Orange | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Blue, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | Blue | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Red, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | Red | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Black, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | Black | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Yellow, 1/2 | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) | 13 mm (1/2 in) | Yellow | General Use | 40 kN (8,992 lbf) |
| Orange, 5/8 | 10.9 lb (4.9 kg) | 15.5 mm (5/8 in) | Orange | General Use | 54 kN (12,139 lbf) |
