8 x 25 Resistwist

  • Fatigue-resistant
  • Rotation-resistant

The size relationship between strands and cores gives these ropes increased bendability over six strand ropes of the same diameter. 8x25 has more fatigue resistance than an 8x19 rope.

8x25 Resistwist Strength and Weights Chart (inches)

 
 
Diameter
(in)
Weight
(lb/ft)
Minimum Breaking Force
(tons of 2000 lbs)
5/16 0.18 4.63
3/8 0.26 6.63
7/16 0.36 8.97
1/2 0.47 11.6
9/16 0.60 14.7
5/8 0.73 18.1
3/4 1.06 25.9
7/8 1.44 35.0
1 1.88 45.5
1 1/8 2.39 57.3
1 1/4 2.94 70.5
1 3/8 3.56 84.9
1 1/2 4.24 100