Rockford Rope™ 1/2" Solid Braided Nylon 5,500 lbs Avg

20-Carrier Block Creel • 537,000 Denier 

5,500 lbs Avg • 5,000 lbs Min • Type 66 Nylon • 20×32 Block Creel • Abrasion-Tough • Descender-Ready

The Rockford Rope™ 1/2" Solid Braided Nylon is the industrial workhorse built for descenders, rigging, and heavy-duty lifting - delivering an average 5,500 lbs tensile with a minimum 5,000 lbs guarantee.

Engineered with 20-carrier block creel construction using high-tenacity Type 66 nylon (537,000 total Denier), this rope offers superior abrasion resistance, consistent diameter, and long-term reliability. Available in 300 ft, 600 ft, and 1000 ft pre-cut coils.

Block Creel Solid Braid Technology

Rockford's 20×32 block creel locks every strand in place - no core, no cover, just pure, uniform strength.

• 20 Carriers × 32 Ends - 640 total strands
• 840 Denier per End - 537,000 total Denier
• Type 66 High-Tenacity Nylon - Max strength & elasticity
• Solid Braid = No Twist - Won't hockle or spin

Result: A rope that stays round, resists flattening, and lasts 2-3x longer in pulleys.

Why Rockford Solid Braid Excels

• 5,500 lbs Average Tensile - 10% above minimum rating
• 5,000 lbs Minimum Guarantee - Certified strength
• 20-Carrier Block Creel - Uniform load, no weak spots
• Solid Braid = Zero Twist - No hockling, no kinking
• Abrasion-Tough Nylon - Outlasts standard braid in hardware
• Consistent 1/2" Diameter - Fits all standard rope grabs
• Shock-Absorbing Elasticity - Smooth descents, reduced peak loads
• Clean White Finish - Easy inspection, wear visibility

Technical Specifications

Trusted In

Descent Control Industrial Rigging Tower Work Marine Mooring Heavy Lifting

Rockford Rope™ - Solid. Strong. American-Made.