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62 rope & web | km iiithrowline | rope & web 63New England Ropes KM IIIUL Classified to NFPA 1983 EN 1891A superior handling rescue rope, New England Ropes KM III static kernmantle rope features composite construction, with the continuous filament polyestersheath braided over a continuous nylon fiber core. Featuring a weight-balanced construction with the sheath and the core each representing half the totalweight, KM III is torque-balanced to eliminate any spin during a rappel. This provides excellent handling and knot-holding characteristics, as well as ruggedprotection from abrasion and cutting. The polyester sheath provides added protection from ultraviolet light and chemicals harmful to nylon, while reducingthe strength loss and weight gain that occurs when nylon absorbs water.Light UseItem # Diameter Color/Stripe 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.K00120 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) White/Blue 27 kN (6,070 lbf.) 4.7 lbs. (2.1 kg) $0.86K05120 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) Orange/Blue 27 kN (6,070 lbf.) 4.7 lbs. (2.1 kg) $0.99K00140 11 mm (7/16 in.) White/Blue 35 kN (7,868 lbf.) 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg) $0.96K05140 11 mm (7/16 in.) Orange/Blue 35 kN (7,868 lbf.) 5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg) $1.11Please contact customer service for maximum length available.General UseItem # Diameter Color/Stripe 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.K00160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) White/Blue 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.11K01160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) Red/White 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.25K02160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) Safety Green/Blue 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.25K03160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) Blue/White 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.25K04160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) Black 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.25K05160 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) Orange/Blue 46 kN (10,341 lbf.) 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) $1.25Please contact customer service for maximum length available.New England Ropes is oneof the country’s foremostmanufacturers of climbing,safety, and rescue ropes. Theyoffer a family of distinctivebraided ropes that meetthe rigorous demands ofmountaineering and rescueoperations.www.cmcrescue.comUSA HWhite/Blue Orange/Blue Red/White Safety Green/BlueBlue/White BlackNew England KM III SpecificationsThe following specifications apply to all diameters of New England KM III:Certification —UL Classified to NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment forEmergency Services, 2006 Edition.Construction — Block creel, static kernmantle.Fiber —Core is 100% nylon. Sheath is 100% high-tenacity polyester.Sheath — 32-strand braided, with half the strands having a left (Z) twist and the other halfhaving a right (S) twist for a balanced, torque-free rope with maximum abrasion resistance.Strength — NFPA General Use for 12.5 mm (1/2 in.)NFPA Light Use for 11 mm (7/16 in.)Temperature —Melt point 460° F (238° C).Made in the U.S.A.NFPA ThrowlineUSA HUL Classified to NFPA 1983 – ThrowlineDesigned to meet the NFPA 1983specification for a floating waterrescue throwline, our NFPA Throwline, made with a Dyneema ® core andpolypropylene sheath, handles extremely well. The bright yellow color ishighly visible. Available by the foot or 2,400-ft. spool.Item # Diameter 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.293387 8 mm (5/16 in.) 22 kN (4,946 lbf.) 2.0 lbs. (.9 kg) $0.95New EnglandRiver Rescue LifelineThe Rescue System Rope That FloatsUSA HIntended for high-load applicationsthat normally call for a lifeline, butalso require a rope that floats, our New England River Rescue Lifelineis compatible with Prusik hitches, Gibbs ascenders, pulleys, and otherrescue hardware. Its core is polyolefin covered with a tough, abrasionresistantnylon sheath. Available by the foot or 600-ft. spool.Item # Diameter 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.293220 11 mm (7/16 in.) 25 kN (5,620 lbf.) 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) $0.90NFPA 1983ThrowlinePerformanceRequirementsMinimum breakingstrength of not less than13 kN (2,922 lbf.)Minimum diameter of7 mm (7/64 in.) and amaximum diameter of9.5 mm (3/8 in.)After a 24-hourimmersion in water,the entire length ofthe throwline mustfloat to the surfacewithin one minute.SRT ThrowlineUSA HDeveloped for swiftwater rescuetechnicians needing the versatility of a throwline with a larger diameterfor a better grip, the SRT Throwline is supple enough to fit into a compactthrow bag, but has extra strength and is easy to grip when setting tensiondiagonals or boat lines. The polypropylene core and protective nylonsheath combination produces a strong, supple, highly visible river rescuerope that floats. Available by the foot or 1,200-ft. spool.Item # Diameter 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.292957 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 15 kN (3,372 lbf.) 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) $0.83Redi-Line ThrowlineUSA HAn excellent choice for shore-based responders, this cost-effective polypropyleneline features hollow-braid construction, which makes it easy tohandle and stuff into throw bags. Its red/white stripe is highly visible inor out of the water. With life-safety equipment this reasonably priced, youcan afford to have a throwline in every patrol car, municipal truck, or fireapparatus. Available by the foot or 1,500-ft. spool.Item # Diameter 3σ MBS Weight/100 ft. Price/ft.292763 11 mm (7/16 in.) 10 kN (2,248 lbf.) 2.3 lbs. (1 kg) $0.49Throwlines:A Safe ChoiceA throwline bag is thesafest way to reach asubject in fast-movingor still water. It providesa downstream safetybackup when rescuersmust enter the water.Throwbags should bekept in patrol cars,ambulances, andother emergencyresponse vehicles.cmc rescue | 800-235-5741 | 805-562-9120Personal Gear Auxiliary Equipment Patient Care & Transport Systems & Kits Bags & Packs Anchor Devices Rope & Web Hardware Harnesses