KM Series - A Guide to Teufelberger's Static Ropes

The KM III stands as Teufelberger's flagship static rope, renowned for its versatility and exceptional performance. Its balanced construction, featuring a polyester cover and polyamide core, delivers a superior blend of strength, handling, and low elongation. This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, including rappelling, caving, rescue, top roping, fixed rope installations, hauling, and life safety scenarios.

The KM III boasts impressive breaking strengths, ranging from 23 kN (5,080 lbf) for the 8mm diameter to 57 kN (12,765 lbf) for the 14.5mm version. Its elongation remains consistently low at around 5%, ensuring minimal rope stretch and precise control during critical maneuvers.

Furthermore, the KM III excels in abrasion resistance and UV protection, making it highly durable for extended use in demanding environments. Its smooth cover and excellent knot-holding characteristics further enhance its user-friendliness, especially for intricate ropework.

While the KM III reigns supreme in versatility, the KM Pro emerges as a cost-effective alternative for rope access professionals. Designed specifically for this industry, the KM Pro maintains the core strengths of its predecessor, offering high strength, low elongation, and impressive durability.

The key difference lies in its construction. The KM Pro utilizes a unique blend of anti-rotational fibers, paired with a polyamide core and polyester sheath. This blend delivers the desired performance characteristics at a more competitive price point, making it an attractive option for frequent rope access tasks like tower climbing, inspections, and wind turbine maintenance.

The KM Pro boasts a minimum breaking strength of 35kN (7,865 lbf) across all diameters, with an elongation of only 2.0%. Its UV and chemical-resistant sheath ensures long-lasting performance, even under harsh conditions.

For professionals specializing in work positioning, the KM G presents a tailored solution. This highly specialized rope incorporates a unique construction with a polyester cover and a braided polyamide core. This design delivers exceptional resistance to rotation and deformation, crucial for maintaining stability and comfort during prolonged work positioning tasks.

The KM G is available in 11mm, with a breaking strength of 43kN (9,640 lbf). Its elongation remains low at around 3%, ensuring control and precision during maneuvering.

Beyond its anti-rotational properties, the KM G prioritizes user comfort. Its smooth cover and excellent knot-holding characteristics facilitate handling, while its lightweight construction minimizes fatigue during extended work sessions.

For arborists and rescue professionals who prioritize smooth descents, the KM III Max stands out. This static rope incorporates a unique twill design in its polyester cover, which significantly reduces friction and heat generation during rappelling. This translates to smoother, more controlled descents, especially on long rappels or rough surfaces.

The KM III Max maintains the core strengths of the KM III, offering high breaking strengths (ranging from 28 kN to 43 kN) and low elongation (less than 5%). Its UV and abrasion resistance ensure long-lasting performance, even in demanding environments like tree climbing or rescue operations.