Marlow Raptor 16mm Rigging Rope – ArmourCoat Double Braid

Marlow Raptor 16mm Bull Rope – Next-Generation ArmourCoat Double Braid

Marlow Raptor 16mm is the heavy-duty bull rope of the Raptor family — a soft, supple double braid polyester rope finished with Marlow's proprietary ArmourCoat in red. At 70.9 kN average breaking strength, the 16mm Raptor is built for demanding arborist rigging operations where larger wood sections and higher loads are the norm. The ArmourCoat reduces water uptake and improves abrasion resistance by 30% over uncoated rope, while the torque-balanced double braid construction runs smoothly through blocks and friction devices all day long.

The full Raptor range covers 12mm (blue), 14mm (green), 16mm (red), and 18mm (yellow) for a complete spectrum of rigging needs.

Key Features

• ArmourCoat finish (red) — 30% improved abrasion resistance, reduced water uptake
• Colour-coded by diameter — red identifies 16mm at a glance on the jobsite
• 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 doublebraid splices
• Good heat resistance — 260°C melting point
• Available in 150 ft, 200 ft, and 1,968 ft (full reel) lengths

Specifications – 16mm Raptor

• SKU: R-16X150-RAPTOR (150 ft) / R-16X200-RAPTOR (200 ft) / R-16X1968-RAPTOR (full reel)
• Diameter: 16mm (⁵⁄₈")
• Color: Red (ArmourCoat)
• Construction: Double braid polyester
• Mass: 193 g/m (12.94 lb/100 ft)
• Average Breaking Strength: 7,230 kg / 15,900 lb / 70.9 kN
• Minimum Breaking Strength: 6,650 kg / 14,700 lb / 65.3 kN
• Spliced Average Strength: 6,510 kg / 14,300 lb / 63.8 kN
• Spliced Minimum Strength: 5,990 kg / 13,200 lb / 58.8 kN
• WLL (7:1 per EN 1492-4:2004): 856 kg / 1,890 lb / 8.4 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. It reduces water uptake, improves abrasion resistance by 30%, and provides the colour-coding that identifies each diameter at a glance.

What is the working load limit?
The 16mm Raptor has a WLL of 856 kg / 1,890 lb / 8.4 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 full reel qualify for free shipping?
No — the 1,968 ft full reel does not qualify for free shipping due to its size and weight.

How does the 16mm compare to the 14mm?
The 16mm Raptor is heavier (193 g/m vs. 156 g/m) and significantly stronger (70.9 kN vs. 59.4 kN avg), making it the preferred choice for heavier bull rope applications and larger wood sections.

Related Products

• Marlow Raptor 12mm Rigging Rope (Blue)
• Marlow Raptor 14mm Rigging Rope (Green)
• Marlow Raptor 18mm Bull Rope (Yellow)
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