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. Rope ends are included. No charge on custom cutting. 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, 2017 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 mm (1/2 in) and 15.5 mm (5/8 in); NFPA Technical Use for 9.5 mm (3/8 in) and 11 mm (7/16 in)
Temperature — Melt point 460° F (238° C).
Made in the USA
| OPTION | ITEM | WEIGHT / 100 FT | DIAMETER | COLOR / STRIPE | NFPA RATING | 3 SIGMA MBS |
| Black, 3/8 | 272450 | 4.8 LB (2.2 KG) | 9.5 MM (3/8 IN) | BLACK | TECHNICAL USE | 22 KN (4,946 LBF) |
| Orange, 7/16 | 272810 | 5.6 LB (2.5 KG) | 11 MM (7/16 IN) | ORANGE | TECHNICAL USE | 28 KN (6,294 LBF) |
| Red, 7/16 | 272830 | 5.6 LB (2.5 KG) | 11 MM (7/16 IN) | RED | TECHNICAL USE | 28 KN (6,294 LBF) |
| Black, 7/16 | 272850 | 5.6 LB (2.5 KG) | 11 MM (7/16 IN) | BLACK | TECHNICAL USE | 28 KN (6,294 LBF) |
| White, 1/2 | 263200 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | WHITE | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Orange, 1/2 | 273210 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | ORANGE | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Blue, 1/2 | 273220 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | BLUE | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Red, 1/2 | 273230 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | RED | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Black, 1/2 | 273250 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | BLACK | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Yellow, 1/2 | 273270 | 7.1 LB (3.2 KG) | 13 MM (1/2 IN) | YELLOW | GENERAL USE | 42 KN (9,442 LBF) |
| Orange, 5/8 | 274010 | 10.9 LB (4.9 KG) | 15.5 MM (5/8 IN) | ORANGE | GENERAL USE | 50 KN (11,240 LBF) |