Description

Teufelberger KMIII™ 7/16" Orange Static Rope EN 1891A-Certified Low-Stretch Kernmantle - 300, 600, 1200 ft

EN 1891A Type A • NFPA 2500 • 7,500+ lbs • < 2% Stretch • 32-Strand Cover • Black ID Tracer

The Teufelberger KMIII™ 7/16" Orange with Black Tracer is the high-visibility workhorse trusted by rope access technicians, rescue squads, and industrial riggers for precision control, long rappels, and heavy-duty descender use.

Built to EN 1891A Type A with a 32-strand continuous filament polyester cover over a nylon core, this rope delivers 7,500+ lbs tensile strength, zero rotation, and superior device compatibility - all in blaze orange with a black tracer for instant ID and wear monitoring.

Available Lengths & Weights

Length	Total Weight	Best For
300 ft	18.9 lbs	Rope access, mobile rescue kits
600 ft	37.8 lbs	Mid-rise RDS, tower climbing
1200 ft	75.6 lbs	Long-line rigging, industrial reels

Why Teufelberger 7/16" Orange KMIII™ Dominates

Blaze Orange Visibility - Impossible to lose on site or in kits
Black Tracer Line - Clear wear inspection & safety compliance
Ultra-Low Stretch (<2%) - No bounce in long descents
32-Strand Polyester Cover - Top abrasion, UV & chemical resistance
Non-Rotating Core - Eliminates twist under load
Low Moisture Absorption - Stays light and supple in wet conditions
Device-Optimized - Runs smooth in Petzl ID, Rig, Stop, CMC Clutch, etc.
Easy Knotting - Secure figure-8s, prusiks, and alpine butterflies

Technical Specifications

Diameter	7/16" (11 mm)
Color	High-Visibility Orange with Black Tracer
Construction	Static Kernmantle - 32-strand polyester / nylon core
Weight	0.063 lbs/ft (94 g/m)
Tensile Strength	7,500+ lbs (33.4 kN)
Elongation	< 2% at 10% MBS
Standards	EN 1891A (Type A) NFPA 2500 (1983) - General Use CE Certified

7/16" vs 1/2" KMIII™

Feature	7/16" (This Rope)	1/2" KMIII
Diameter	11 mm	12.5 mm
Weight/ft	0.063 lbs	0.095 lbs
Tensile	7,500+ lbs	7,600+ lbs
Flexibility	Superior in small devices	Standard

Ideal Applications

SPRAT / IRATA Rope Access Light Technical, Fire & Technical Rescue High-Rise Building Facade maintennce, Window Cleaning, RDS Rope Descent, Tower Climbing, Film Rigging, Confined Space

KMIII™ 7/16" - Light. Strong. Device-Ready.

Formally known as New England Ropes

Download EN 1891A Spec Sheet (PDF)

Teufelberger KMIII™ 7/16" Orange - See It. Trust It. Rig It.