{"product_id":"marlow-raptor-16mm-rigging-rope-armourcoat-double-braid","title":"Marlow Raptor 16mm Rigging Rope – ArmourCoat Double Braid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarlow Raptor 16mm Bull Rope – Next-Generation ArmourCoat Double Braid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlow Raptor 16mm is the heavy-duty bull rope of the Raptor family — a soft, supple double braid polyester rope finished with Marlow's proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eArmourCoat\u003c\/strong\u003e in red. At \u003cstrong\u003e70.9 kN average breaking strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e over uncoated rope, while the torque-balanced double braid construction runs smoothly through blocks and friction devices all day long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full Raptor range covers 12mm (blue), 14mm (green), 16mm (red), and 18mm (yellow) for a complete spectrum of rigging needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmourCoat finish (red)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30% improved abrasion resistance, reduced water uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-coded by diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e — red identifies 16mm at a glance on the jobsite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble braid construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — torque balanced, firm and round for easy handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV stabilised polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e — unaffected by water, zero shrinkage, low creep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to splice\u003c\/strong\u003e — accepts hard or soft eye doublebraid splices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood heat resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — 260°C melting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 150 ft, 200 ft, and 1,968 ft (full reel) lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications – 16mm Raptor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e R-16X150-RAPTOR (150 ft) \/ R-16X200-RAPTOR (200 ft) \/ R-16X1968-RAPTOR (full reel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm (⁵⁄₈\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red (ArmourCoat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double braid polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 193 g\/m (12.94 lb\/100 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Breaking Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,230 kg \/ 15,900 lb \/ 70.9 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Breaking Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,650 kg \/ 14,700 lb \/ 65.3 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpliced Average Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,510 kg \/ 14,300 lb \/ 63.8 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpliced Minimum Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,990 kg \/ 13,200 lb \/ 58.8 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWLL (7:1 per EN 1492-4:2004):\u003c\/strong\u003e 856 kg \/ 1,890 lb \/ 8.4 kN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV stabilised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlow Ropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElongation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e@ 10% of break load: 1.70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e@ 20% of break load: 3.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo break: 12.40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Raptor Range Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMass (g\/m)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvg Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMin Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWLL (7:1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-12mm-raptor-rigging-rope\"\u003e12mm ½\" (Blue)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e46.7 kN \/ 10,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e43.0 kN \/ 9,650 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5 kN \/ 1,240 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-raptor-14mm-rigging-rope-armourcoat-double-braid\"\u003e14mm ⁹⁄₁₆\" (Green)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e156\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e59.4 kN \/ 13,300 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e54.6 kN \/ 12,300 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.0 kN \/ 1,590 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16mm ⁵⁄₈\" (Red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70.9 kN \/ 15,900 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65.3 kN \/ 14,700 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.4 kN \/ 1,890 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-raptor-18mm-bull-rope-armourcoat-double-braid\"\u003e18mm ¾\" (Yellow)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e77.6 kN \/ 17,400 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e71.4 kN \/ 16,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.2 kN \/ 2,060 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSplicing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts doublebraid splice for hard or soft eye terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 25x rope diameter for overall splice length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 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°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplice increases rope diameter 1.5–1.75x at the splice zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ArmourCoat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmourCoat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the working load limit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this rope be spliced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the double braid construction accepts standard doublebraid splices for both hard and soft eye terminations. Spliced strength ratings are listed in the specifications above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the full reel qualify for free shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the 1,968 ft full reel does not qualify for free shipping due to its size and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 16mm compare to the 14mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-12mm-raptor-rigging-rope\"\u003eMarlow Raptor 12mm Rigging Rope (Blue)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-raptor-14mm-rigging-rope-armourcoat-double-braid\"\u003eMarlow Raptor 14mm Rigging Rope (Green)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marlow-raptor-18mm-bull-rope-armourcoat-double-braid\"\u003eMarlow Raptor 18mm Bull Rope (Yellow)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tree-rigging-ropes-bull-ropes-and-hand-lines\"\u003eBrowse All Rigging Ropes \u0026amp; Bull Ropes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arborist-supplies\"\u003eBrowse All Arborist Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marlow Ropes","offers":[{"title":"150 Feet","offer_id":52871133462847,"sku":"R-16X150-RAPTOR","price":206.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Feet","offer_id":52871133495615,"sku":"R-16X200-RAPTOR","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1964 Feet","offer_id":52871133528383,"sku":"R-16X1968-RAPTOR","price":2899.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2057\/3268\/files\/TSRAP_RaptorRed-1054.png?v=1777487608","url":"https:\/\/www.bartlettman.com\/products\/marlow-raptor-16mm-rigging-rope-armourcoat-double-braid","provider":"Bartlett Arborist Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}