Samson ArborFreak 1/2" Climbing Rope | 16-Strand Arborist Rope
The Samson ArborFreak 1/2" Climbing Rope is a durable, professional-grade climbing line designed for arborists and tree care professionals. Featuring a 16-strand construction with a nylon core and polyester cover, ArborFreak delivers strength, controlled elongation, and dependable handling for demanding tree climbing applications.
With a tensile strength of 8,100 lbs (36 kN), a working load limit of 810 lbs (3.6 kN), and 2.5% elongation, ArborFreak provides a strong, stable climbing line for professional arboricultural operations.
Available in three distinctive colors, Danube, Pine, and Redwood, ArborFreak offers multiple fixed lengths and termination options to accommodate different climbing preferences and equipment configurations.
Select configurations feature professionally spliced eyes by Rope Logic, with Scannable compatibility for rope identification, inspection tracking, and equipment management.
Features and Benefits
16-Strand Construction: Nylon core with a durable polyester cover for strength and dependable performance.
High Tensile Strength: Rated at 8,100 lbs (36 kN).
Controlled Elongation: 2.5% elongation for predictable rope behavior.
Multiple Termination Options: Available without spliced eyes, with a single large or tight eye, or with two spliced eyes.
Professional Splicing: Spliced eyes are completed by Rope Logic.
Equipment Tracking: Scannable-compatible spliced eyes support rope identification and inspection management.
Three Color Options: Danube, Pine, and Redwood.
ANSI Requirements: Meets applicable ANSI requirements as specified by the manufacturer.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samson Rope |
| Product | ArborFreak |
| Parent Part Number | ARBFK |
| Diameter | 1/2" (12 mm nominal) |
| Construction | 16-strand |
| Core Material | Nylon |
| Cover Material | Polyester |
| Tensile Strength | 8,100 lbs (36 kN) |
| Working Load Limit | 810 lbs (3.6 kN) |
| Elongation | 2.5% |
| Melting Point | 480°F (249°C) |
| Compliance | Meets ANSI requirements |
| Splicing | Rope Logic |
| Tracking Compatibility | Scannable |
| Available Lengths | 120', 150', 200', 600' |
| Available Colors | Danube, Pine, Redwood |
Available Terminations
| Termination | Description |
|---|---|
| No Splice (NS) | Rope without a spliced eye |
| Large Eye (S) | One 5" spliced eye |
| Tight Eye (TS) | One 1" spliced eye |
| Two Large Eyes (SS) | Two 5" spliced eyes |
| Two Tight Eyes (TSS) | Two 1" spliced eyes |
Availability varies by rope length and color. Select the desired length, color, and termination when ordering.
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