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Product Catalogue - July 2013ContentsManila rope 3
Sisal rope 4
Eco rope 5
Polypropylene rope 6
SteelFlex rope 7
Nylon rope 8
Polyethylene rope 9
Polypropylene twine - heavy duty 10
Polypropylene twine - medium duty 11
Polypropylene thatching twine 12
Lacing cord 13
Net cord 14
Kite cord 15
Bead line 16
Cotton string 17
ECO string 18
Tobacco twine 19
Sisal dry twine 20
Tarred twine 21
Jute twine 22
Ski rope reels 23
Outdoor braid reels 24
Polyester round braid 25 & 26
Polypropylene drum cord 27
Shock cord 28
Blind cord 29
Piping cord 30
Road marking rope 31
Cotton sash cord reels 32
Coloured braid 33
Ski rope packs 34
Outdoor braid packs 35
Lacing cord packs 36
Bakkie cord packs 37
Starter cord packs 38
Cotton sash cord packs 39
Sisal rope packs 40
ECO rope packs 41
Polyethylene white washline 42
PVC coated steel washline 43
Yellow PVC washline 44
Polyester bag sewing thread (80/3) 45
High tenacity polyester thread (2ply) 46
Nylon thread (2ply) 47
Trimmer line packs 48
Trimmer line bulk reels 49
Builders line 50
Ropes & Twines
Diameter
(mm)
BreakingStrength
(Kg f) Meters per kg
Popular coil sizes:
Kgs Meters
10 705 14.6 25 365
12 1065 9.5 25 238
50 476
16 2030 5.2 25 130
50 260
18 2440 4.6 25 115
50 230
20 3250 3.6 25 90
50 180
24 4570 2.5 25 62
50 125
30 6860 1.6 50 80
MAMBA Manila Ropes are made from high grade pure manilafibres which give the rope a natural brown appearance. ManilaRope is durable , flexible and resistant to salt water damageallowing its use on sea going ships. Its texture gives a firmgrip with little stretch making it an ideal rope for pulley blockwork and lifting. Manila Rope is also popular in handicraft workand for decorative purposes. Manila Ropes shrink when wetand care must be taken when used outdoors.
MAMBA Sisal Ropes are made from light coloured natural sisalfibres giving an economical and durable general purpose ropewhich can be used for lashing, block and tackle work, anddecorative purposes.
Popular uses:General purposeLashingModest liftingDecorativeHandicrafts
MAMBA ECO Rope is the lowest cost of all natural fibre ropes.It is light brown in colour and is popular as an economicalgeneral purpose rope which can be used for applications suchas lashing, light duty lifting, handicraft work and decorativepurposes.
Popular uses:Transport loadsecuringSafety netsAnchor ropesMooring ropesLiftingTowing
Characteristics:Abrasion resistantGood breakingstrengthTorque freeLow elongationFully balancedFloats in water
MAMBA HiFlex Polypropylene Ropes, also known as PP Ropes,offer good durability and exceptional value for money. PPRopes have a good breaking strength and are ideal for generalpurpose applications in a wide range of industries includingfishing, marine, shipping, transport, mining, the military andgeneral industry.
Popular uses:Car tow ropesLifting ropesTransport loadsecuringMooring ropesSafety netsFishing nets
Characteristics:Higher breakingstrengthAbrasion resistantExcellent shockabsorptionLow elongationFully balancedFloats in water
SteelFlex Ropes provide a much higher performance than PPRope, with around 30% higher breaking strength andenhanced dimensional stability. These attributes makeSteelFlex ropes an affordable option for heavy duty lifting,towing and mooring applications.
Popular uses:LiftingTowingMooringKinetic ropesFishing
Characteristics:Ultra high strengthLong wear lifeShock absorbentExcellent abrasionresistanceSinks in waterFully balanced
MAMBA Nylon Ropes, otherwise known as Polyamide Ropes,are ultra high strength and exceptionally durable. These ropeshave excellent stretch recovery characteristics and arecommonly used in high energy absorption applicationsincluding lifting, towing and mooring.
Popular uses:Anchor ropes smallboatsRescue linesBuoy ropesDemarcation linesBore hole ropes
Characteristics:Excellent abrasionresistanceExcellent wetstrength retentionTorque freeFully balancedFloats in water
MAMBA High Density Polyethylene Ropes, otherwise known asHDPE Ropes, are durable and widely used in the fishing andmaritime industries. They are normally made in bright coloursfor high visibility and they float in water.
Popular uses:Mining twineGeneral purposetyingAgricultural twineGarden & homePackaging
Characteristics:Medium dutyEconomicalUV resistantPacked 2x 5kg or
10 x 1kg
MAMBA Medium Duty Polypropylene Twines, commonlyreferred to as Mining Twine, are widely used as a low costtying twine in Mining , Agriculture and Packaging industries.
This grade has a lower strength than our Heavy duty twine butoffers more meters per kilogram.
Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist2.0mm and 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Lacing Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Lacing cord isavailable in white, green and black colours. It is suitable for awide variety of applications including netting and takes it’sname from it’s use in the lacing of shadecloth systems.
Lacing Cord
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Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist1.5mm to 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Net Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Net cord is availablein a variety of sizes and colours and is commonly used in theconstruction of fine netting, sports nets and handicrafts.
Net Cord
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg Colours
Popular spool sizes:
Kgs Meters
1.5 950 Black, White 1kg 950
1.7 750 Black, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue 1kg 750
2 595 Black, White, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue 500g 297
MAMBA Kite Cord is a fine twisted cord measuring 1.5mm indiameter. The cord is suitable for a wide range of applicationsincluding repairs to shadecloth systems, fine sports nets,handicrafts and general use.
Kite Cord
Diameter
(mm) Colours
Popular spool sizes:No. of
spools per packKgs
1.5 Black, White 100g (95m) 10
1 kg (950m) 20
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Ropes & Twines
Popular uses:Bead workHandicrafts
MAMBA Bead Line is a fine white monofilament which is idealfor bead work and other handicrafts.
MAMBA Cotton String is manufactured using 100% cottonyarn. Cotton string is used extensively in the stationery andpackaging industries. However there are many other usesincluding tobacco farming (see also Tobacco Twines), furniturepiping, handicrafts and toys.
MAMBA ECO String offers a more economical alternative toCotton String. ECO String is made from high quality naturalfibres and is also popular in the stationery, packaging,handicraft and upholstery industries.
MAMBA Tobacco Twine is manufactured using 100% cottonyarn. The product is used extensively in Southern Africa fortying and hanging tobacco leaves for curing, as well as balestitching.
Popular uses:General purposetyingAgricultureGardeningPackagingHandicrafts
Characteristics:100% natural sisalfibreTwisted 1ply, 2plyor 3plyDurableKnots well
MAMBA Sisal Dry Twine is made from the highest grades ofnatural sisal fibres and is available in 1ply, 2ply and 3plyconstructions. Sisal dry twine is ideal for general purpose tyingin agriculture, gardening, packaging, and in handicrafts.
Characteristics:100% natural fibreTar coatedTwisted twine1ply, 2ply or 3ply
MAMBA Tarred Twine is used extensively in Southern Africa inthe thatching industry. The fibres are treated with tar, driedand then used to hold together thatch and bind it to therafters of the roof.
See also Thatching Twine for a synthetic alternative.
MAMBA Jute Twine is biodegradable tying twine and aneconomical alternative to sisal twine. Our jute twine is usedprimarily in the farming industry for tying of plants, where anatural fibre twine is often preferred.
Popular uses:Water sportsLoad securingCargo netsBoatingTents and tarpsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:8 braidconstruction5mm, 6mm, 7mm,10mm, 12mmdiametersSupplied 10kgreelsFloats in water
MAMBA Ski Rope is made from 100% polyethylene, and isperhaps the most commonly used general purpose ropethroughout Southern Africa. It’s name is derived from it’s usein waters ports however it is widely used in load securing,cargo netting, boating, tents and tarps, as well as manygeneral purpose tying applications and leisure activities. Seealso Ski Rope Packs for shorter lengths.
Characteristics:100%polypropyleneRound braidconstruction6mm, 8mm,10mm diametersFloats in water
MAMBA Outdoor Braid is made from 100% polypropylene hightenacity multifilament yarn. It is manufactured as a roundbraid in a variety of bright colours. Outdoor braid is a highquality rope suited to a wide variety of outdoor leisureactivities including boating, camping, jungle gyms and generalpurpose use. See also Outdoor Braid Packs for shorter lengths.
PP Outdoor Braid
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Ropes & Twines
Popular uses:BoatingTents and awningsLoad securingBlindsFlagpole ropeStarter cord
Characteristics:16 and 24 braidconstructionHigh tenacityNatural whitecolourGood shockabsorptionSinks in water
MAMBA Polyester Round Braid is made from 100% polyesterhigh tenacity filament yarn. It is manufactured in both a 16braid and a 24 braid construction with a tightly braided outercover over a centre core. This rope is ideal for yachts andboating, tents and awnings, flagpoles, transport and loadsecuring, windows and blinds, starter cord and hangingartwork.
Popular uses:BoatingTents and awningsLoad securingBlindsFlagpole ropeStarter cord
Characteristics:16 and 24 braidconstructionHigh tenacityNatural whitecolourGood shockabsorptionSinks in water
MAMBA Polyester Round Braid is made from 100% polyesterhigh tenacity filament yarn. It is manufactured in both a 16braid and a 24 braid construction with a tightly braided outercover over a centre core. This rope is ideal for yachts andboating, tents and awnings, flagpoles, transport and loadsecuring, windows and blinds, starter cord and hangingartwork.
Popular uses:Tensioning musicaldrumsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:16 braid roundconstruction3mm -6mmdiametersFloats in water
MAMBA Drum Cord is manufactured from 100% polypropylenehigh tenacity multifilament yarn, normally in black and in a 16braid construction. The cord is named after one of it’s uses intensioning musical drums, however the cord is an ideal generalpurpose rope that won’t become soiled easily due to it’s blackcolour.
MAMBA Shock Cord is a high strength elasticated rope. It ismanufactured with an industrial strength rubber core coveredin a high tenacity black polyester yarn to give it addedstrength and a longer life. Shock cord is typically used for tiedowns in boating and motoring applications but also incamping, sporting and outdoor leisure activities. See alsoBakkie Cord Packs for shorter lengths.
MAMBA Blind Cord is a fine 2.0mm polyester round braidavailable in pure white or a mixed black and white cord. Thecord is supplied on 500m reels, and is suitable for home andoffice use with a variety of blinds.
MAMBA Piping Cord is used extensively throughout theupholstery industry, and is available in 4mm to 10mmdiameters. The yarn is always light in colour so that it doesnot show through the covering fabric. Spools are supplied in100m or 200m lengths depending on the diameter.
MAMBA Road Marking Ropes are made with a high tenacitypolyester outer braid to give the rope a longer life andstrength. The rope is available in a 9mm diameter on a 500mreel.
Popular uses:UpholsteryHandicrafts andtoysCamping andcaravanningLoad securing
Characteristics:100% Cotton yarnRound braidconstruction5mm - 16mmdiametersKnots well
MAMBA Cotton Sash Cord, or Cotton Braided Rope, ismanufactured from 100% natural cotton yarn in a round braidconstruction. Our sash cord is available in 5mm to 16mmdiameters. Sash cord makes good knots and is popular inupholstery, handicrafts, camping and load securing. See alsoSash Cord Packs for shorter lengths.
MAMBA Coloured Braid is a firm round braided rope that isavailable in 12mm and 20mm diameters in a variety of brightcolours. This rope is suitable for applications where a bright,colourful and economical rope is required and is popular withmakers of pet toys.
Coloured Braid
Diameter
(mm) Meters per kg
12 13.1
20 8.45
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Popular uses:Water sportsLoad securingCargo netsBoatingTents and tarpsGeneral purposeuse
Characteristics:8-braidconstruction5mm, 7mm,10mm, 12mmdiametersColourful barcodedpackagingFloats in water
MAMBA Ski Rope is made from 100% polyethylene, and isperhaps the most commonly used general purpose ropethroughout Southern Africa. It’s name is derived from it’s usein water sports however it is widely used in load securing,cargo netting, boating, tents and tarps, as well as manygeneral purpose tying applications and leisure activities. Seealso Ski Rope for 10kg reels.
Ski Rope Packs
Diameter
(mm)
Popular pack sizes: BreakingStrength
(Kg f)Meters
5 5 220
5 10 220
5 30 220
7 5 330
7 10 330
7 30 330
10 10 540
10 15 540
10 30 540
10 50 540
12 50 700
* The table below lists the most common hank sizes however a wider range of sizes are available upon request.
Characteristics:100%polypropyleneRound braidconstruction6mm, 8mm,10mm diametersFloats in water
MAMBA Outdoor Braid is made from 100% polypropylene hightenacity multifilament yarn. It is manufactured as a roundbraid in a variety of bright colours. Outdoor braid is a highquality rope suited to a wide variety of outdoor leisureactivities including boating, camping, jungle gyms and generalpurpose use. See also PP Outdoor Braid for 10kg reels.
Popular uses:Lacing shadeclothSports nettingFishing netsHandicrafts
Characteristics:Abrasion resistant3 ply twist2.0mm and 2.5mmdiametersUV stabilised
MAMBA Lacing Cord is made from 100% high densitypolyethylene or HDPE monofilament yarn. Lacing cord isavailable in white, green and black colours. It is suitable for awide variety of applications including netting and handicraftsbut it is named after it’s primary purpose which is the lacing ofshadecloth systems. See also Lacing Cord for larger spools.
MAMBA Bakkie Cord or Shock Cord is a high quality tightlybraided elasicated stretch cord which is made specifically fortonneau covers used on South African bakkie vehicles. Thecord is made to the same high quality standards set by SA’scar manufacturers, and is available in 2 size lengths to fitLWB, SWB and Twin Cab vehicles. See also Shock Cord forbulk reels and other diameters.
MAMBA Starter Cords are ready to use replacement packs foruse on generators, lawnmowers, boat engines and a variety ofother motors. The packs consist of a high tenacity polyesterbraid attached to a sturdy polyurethane handle.
Popular uses:UpholsteryHandicrafts andtoysCamping andcaravanningLoad securing
Characteristics:100% Cotton yarnRound braidconstruction5mm - 16mmdiametersKnots well
MAMBA Cotton Sash Cord, or Cotton Braided Rope, ismanufactured from 100% natural cotton yarn using a roundbraid construction. Our sash cord packs are available in 5mmto 16mm diameters. Sash cord makes good knots and ispopular in upholstery, handicrafts, camping and load securing.See also Sash Cord for longer lengths.
MAMBA Sisal Ropes are made from light coloured natural sisalfibres giving an economical and durable general purpose ropewhich can be used for lashing, block and tackle work, anddecorative purposes. See also Sisal Rope for full coil sizes andlarger diameters.
MAMBA ECO Rope is the lowest cost of all natural fibre ropes.It is light brown in colour and is popular as an economicalgeneral purpose rope which can be used for applications suchas lashing, light duty lifting, handicraft work and decorativepurposes. See also ECO Ropes for more diameters and full coilsizes.
Characteristics:100% polyethylene4mm diameter15m or 30mlengthsMinimal sagTwistedconstruction
MAMBA Polyethylene White Washline is a twisted cord madefrom 100% polyethylene. The washline is available in 15m or30m lengths, supplied in high quality, barcoded packs.
Characteristics:PVC CoatedHigh tensile steelcoreKink freeHeavy dutyMinimal sag3mm diameter15m or 30mlengths
MAMBA PVC Coated Steel Core Washline is manufactured witha high grade PVC outer cover, over a centre core of multiplehigh tensile fine galvanized wires. This is a heavy dutyWashline which is rust free, has minimal sag and is ideal foroutdoor use. By using multiple fine wires in the core we havedeveloped a coated steel washline which is kink free.
Characteristics:PVC translucentouter coverHigh tenacitypolyester core3mm diameter15m and 30mlengthsMinimal sag
MAMBA Yellow PVC Translucent Washline is manufactured froma high grade PVC outer cover, over a centre core of hightenacity polyester fibre. The washline is 3mm in diameter,highly flexible and kink free.
MAMBA Polyester Bag Sewing Thread (80/3) is made from highquality ring spun polyester yarn, and is widely used for closingPP and paper bags. The sewing thread is available on smallspools suitable for hand held sewing machines as well as largejumbo spools for fixed line sewing installations.
Polyester Bag Sewing Thread (80/3)
Popular spool sizes:Breaking Strength
(kg f)Description Weight Meters
Small spools suitable for hand heldsewing machines
120g 520 6.6
200g 870 6.6
Jumbo spools suitable for fixed lin sewinginstallations
MAMBA High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread (2ply) is madefrom strong polyester fibres and is suitable for more heavyduty industrial sewing applications. The thread is alsolubricated for improved high speed sewing performance.
High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread (2ply)
Popular spool sizes:Breaking Strength
(kg f)Description Weight Meters
Ideal for high speed industrial sewing 1kg 4230 15
MAMBA Trimmer Line Packs for weedeater (or strimmer) grasscutting equipment is made from 100% high quality nylon forextra strength and durability. Our trimmer line is available in avariety of retail pack sizes to suit your requirements.NEW: 22cm pre-cut length packs are available in the 3.5mmline. See also Trimmer Line Bulk Reels for 2kg reels.
Characteristics:100% NylonVarious pack sizesHigh durabilityRound line
MAMBA Trimmer Line Bulk Reels for weedeater (or strimmer)grass cutting systems, is made from 100% high quality nylonline for extra strength and durability. Our bulk trimmer line isavailable in the two larger diameters (2.4mm and 3.5mm) on2kg reels for the more regular trimmer line user.See also Trimmer Line Packs for more diameters and lengths.
Characteristics:100% NylonBulk 2kg reelsHigh durabilityRound line
MAMBA Builders Line is made from high quality Nylonmonofilament in a bright yellow colour for high visibility. Ourbuilders line is supplied on 100m reels and in packs of 6.