Marlow Raptor 12mm Rigging Rope – ArmourCoat Double Braid

Marlow Raptor 12mm Rigging Rope – Next-Generation ArmourCoat Double Braid

Marlow Raptor is the next generation of arborist lowering and bull rope from Marlow Ropes. Built on a soft, supple double braid polyester construction and finished with Marlow's proprietary ArmourCoat — a colour-coded protective coating that reduces water uptake and improves abrasion resistance by 30%. The result is a rope that handles beautifully, lasts longer, and performs reliably in demanding rigging applications.

The 12mm Raptor is available in blue and is sized for arborist lowering lines. The full Raptor range extends to 14mm (green), 16mm (red), and 18mm (yellow) for heavier bull rope applications.

Key Features

• ArmourCoat finish — 30% improved abrasion resistance vs. uncoated rope
• Colour-coded by diameter — 12mm blue, 14mm green, 16mm red, 18mm yellow
• Double braid construction — torque balanced, firm and round for easy handling
• UV stabilised polyester — unaffected by water, zero shrinkage, low creep
• Easy to splice — accepts hard or soft eye splices
• Good heat resistance — 260°C melting point
• Available in 150 ft, 200 ft, and 2,624 ft (full reel) lengths

Specifications – 12mm Raptor

• SKU: R-12x150-RAPTOR (150 ft) / R-12X200-RAPTOR (200 ft) / R-12X2624-RAPTOR (full reel)
• Diameter: 12mm (½")
• Color: Blue (ArmourCoat)
• Construction: Double braid polyester
• Mass: 111 g/m (7.44 lb/100 ft)
• Average Breaking Strength: 4,760 kg / 10,500 lb / 46.7 kN
• Minimum Breaking Strength: 4,380 kg / 9,650 lb / 43.0 kN
• Spliced Average Strength: 4,280 kg / 9,450 lb / 42.0 kN
• Spliced Minimum Strength: 3,940 kg / 8,690 lb / 38.7 kN
• WLL (7:1 per EN 1492-4:2004): 563 kg / 1,240 lb / 5.5 kN
• Melting Point: 260°C
• UV Resistance: UV stabilised
• Relative Density: 1.38
• Vendor: Marlow Ropes

Elongation

• @ 10% of break load: 1.70%
• @ 20% of break load: 3.20%
• To break: 12.40%

Full Raptor Range Performance

Diameter	Mass (g/m)	Avg Strength	Min Strength	WLL (7:1)
12mm ½" (Blue)	111	46.7 kN / 10,500 lb	43.0 kN / 9,650 lb	5.5 kN / 1,240 lb
14mm ⁹⁄₁₆" (Green)	156	59.4 kN / 13,300 lb	54.6 kN / 12,300 lb	7.0 kN / 1,590 lb
16mm ⁵⁄₈" (Red)	193	70.9 kN / 15,900 lb	65.3 kN / 14,700 lb	8.4 kN / 1,890 lb
18mm ¾" (Yellow)	232	77.6 kN / 17,400 lb	71.4 kN / 16,000 lb	9.2 kN / 2,060 lb

Splicing Notes

• Accepts doublebraid splice for hard or soft eye terminations
• Allow 25x rope diameter for overall splice length
• For soft eye splice without thimble: eye length must be ≥2.7x the diameter of the object it will bear on (to keep neck angle ≤30°)
• Splice increases rope diameter 1.5–1.75x at the splice zone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ArmourCoat?
ArmourCoat is Marlow's proprietary protective coating applied to the outer braid of the Raptor. It reduces water uptake, improves abrasion resistance by 30% compared to uncoated rope, and provides the colour-coding that identifies each diameter at a glance.

What is the working load limit?
The 12mm Raptor has a WLL of 563 kg / 1,240 lb / 5.5 kN at a 7:1 utilisation factor per EN 1492-4:2004. Always follow your employer's safety program and applicable regulations for rigging load limits.

Can this rope be spliced?
Yes — the double braid construction accepts standard doublebraid splices for both hard and soft eye terminations. Spliced strength ratings are listed in the specifications above.

Does the 2,624 ft reel qualify for free shipping?
No — the 2,624 ft full reel does not qualify for free shipping due to its size and weight.

What diameters is the Raptor available in?
The Raptor range covers 12mm (blue), 14mm (green), 16mm (red), and 18mm (yellow). Each diameter is colour-coded via ArmourCoat for easy identification on the jobsite.

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• Marlow Raptor 14mm Rigging Rope (Green)
• Marlow Raptor 16mm Rigging Rope (Red)
• Marlow Raptor 18mm Bull Rope (Yellow)
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