Featuring the optimum balance of strength, handling, and durability with minimum sheath slippage, this 100% nylon kernmantle rescue rope offers excellent knotability and provides a high level of control when used with a descent control device. The industry standard for those who prefer traditional nylon ropes, CMC Lifeline is a great choice, whether you are a firefighter on a high-rise, performing a high-angle mountain rescue, responding to an industrial accident, or a tactical officer on rappel.

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CMC Lifeline Specifications
The following specifications apply to all diameters of CMC Lifeline:
Certification — UL Classified to NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2006 Edition.
Construction — Block creel, static kernmantle.
Fiber — 100% nylon.
Sheath — 32-strand braided, with half the strands having a left (Z) twist and the other half having 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.) and 16 mm (5/8 in.) NFPA Light Use for 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) and 11 mm (7/16 in.)
Temperature — Melt point 460° F (238° C).

Made in the U.S.A.

9.5 mm (3/8 in.)
- 3 sigma MBS: 21 kN(4,721 lbf.)
- Weight /100ft: 4.8 lbs.(2.2kg)
- NFPA: Light Use

11 mm (7/16 in.)
- 3 sigma MBS: 29 kN(6,519 lbf.)
- Weight /100ft: 5.6 lbs.(2.5kg)
- NFPA: Light Use

12.5 mm (1/2 in.)
- 3 sigma MBS: 41 kN(9,217 lbf.)
- Weight /100ft: 7.1 lbs.(3.2kg)
- NFPA: General Use

16 mm (5/8 in.)
- 3 sigma MBS: 47 kN(10,566 lbf.)
- Weight /100ft: 10.9 lbs.(4.9kg)
- NFPA: General Use