Description

KMIII™ 7/16" White Static Rope - 300 ft EN 1891A-Certified Low-Stretch Kernmantle with Blue Tracer

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

The KMIII™ 7/16" White with Blue Tracer is the go-to lightweight static rope for rope access technicians, rescue teams, and industrial riggers who need precision control, low stretch, and superior device compatibility.

Built to EN 1891A Type A standards with a 32-strand continuous filament polyester cover braided over a high-tenacity nylon core, this 300 ft coil delivers 7,500+ lbs tensile strength, zero rotation, and excellent knotability - all in a lighter, more flexible package than 1/2" lines.

Why Pros Choose 7/16" KMIII™

Lightweight & Flexible - 37% lighter per foot than 1/2" KMIII
Blue Tracer Line - Instant visual ID and wear inspection
Ultra-Low Stretch (<2%) - Precise control in descenders & rope grabs
32-Strand Polyester Cover - Enhanced abrasion, UV & chemical resistance
Non-Rotating Core - No spin under load; ideal for long rappels
Low Moisture Absorption - Stays light and supple when wet
Device-Optimized - Works flawlessly with Petzl ID, Stop, Rig, GriGri, etc.

Technical Specifications

Diameter	7/16" (11 mm)
Color	White with Blue 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	8,200+ lbs
Best Use	Light rescue, access, descenders	Heavy rescue, long lines

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