The following specifications apply to all diameters of New England KM III:
Certification — UL Classified to NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012 Edition.
Construction — Block creel, static kernmantle.
Fiber — Core is 100% nylon. Sheath is 100% high-tenacity polyester.
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.
Rating — NFPA General Use for 13 mm (1/2 in); NFPA Technical 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.