Description

KMIII™ Max 1/2" Black Rope 7,900 lbs • EN 1891A • Gold Tracer - 300, 600, 1200 ft

EN 1891A Type A • NFPA 2500 • 7,900+ lbs • Max Cover™ • < 1.5% Stretch • Gold ID Tracer

The Teufelberger KMIII™ Max 1/2" Black with Gold Tracer is the ultimate evolution of the legendary KMIII - engineered for extreme abrasion, chemical exposure, and heavy-duty rope access.

Featuring Max Cover™ technology - a tighter, denser 32-strand polyester sheath over a high-tenacity nylon core - this rope delivers 7,900+ lbs tensile strength, non-rotating stability, and best-in-class device compatibility in a sleek black finish with high-visibility gold tracer for instant inspection and safety.

Available Lengths & Weights

Length	Total Weight	Best For
300 ft	30.0 lbs	Mobile access, rescue kits
600 ft	60.0 lbs	High-rise RDS, tower work
1200 ft	120.0 lbs	Long-line, industrial reels

Why KMIII™ Max Outperforms

Max Cover™ Sheath - 30% tighter weave vs standard KMIII
Gold Tracer Line - Instant wear detection & safety compliance
Ultra-Low Stretch (<1.5%) - Precision control in descenders
Extreme Abrasion Resistance - Outlasts standard ropes 2:1 in edge tests
Chemical & UV Resistant - Ideal for petrochemical, offshore, solar
Non-Rotating Core - Zero twist under load
Low Moisture Absorption - < 3% water pickup; stays light when wet
Device-Optimized - Perfect with Petzl Rig, ID, CMC Clutch, GriGri
Easy Knotting - Clean figure-8s, prusiks, and terminations

Technical Specifications

Diameter	1/2" (12.7 mm)
Color	Black with Gold Tracer
Construction	Static Kernmantle - Max Cover™ 32-strand polyester / nylon core
Weight	0.100 lbs/ft (149 g/m)
Tensile Strength	7,900+ lbs (35.1 kN)
Elongation	< 1.5% at 10% MBS
Standards	EN 1891A (Type A) NFPA 2500 (1983) - General Use CE Certified

KMIII™ Max vs Standard KMIII

Feature	KMIII™ Max (This)	Standard KMIII
Cover Density	Max Cover™ (30% tighter)	Standard 32-strand
Tensile	7,900+ lbs	7,600+ lbs
Abrasion Life	2x longer	Baseline
Stretch	< 1.5%	< 2%
Best For	Harsh environments, edges	General rescue, access