NATURAL JUTE ROPE 6MM DATASHEET
At Axon Sustainable Product Solutions, we are committed to delivering functional products made from 100% natural fibers such as jute and hessian.
6mm jute rope is a versatile, eco-friendly rope ideal for gardening, crafts, packaging, and light utility work. It’s strong enough for everyday use, looks natural, and is safe for the planet.
6mm jute rope tension, showing approximate working load limits under different conditions and factoring in knots, wetness, and safety factors. This is useful for gardening, DIY, or light utility work.
|
Condition / Setup |
Breaking Strength (BS) |
Knot Efficiency |
Wet Condition Factor |
Safety Factor (SF) |
Approx. Working Load (kg) |
Notes |
|
Dry, straight, no knots |
180 kgf |
1 |
1 |
8 |
22–23 |
Safe for light loads |
|
Dry, with bowline knot |
180 kgf |
0.6 |
1 |
8 |
14 |
Knot reduces strength |
|
Wet, straight, no knots |
180 kgf |
1 |
0.85 |
8 |
19 |
Moisture reduces strength |
|
Wet, with knot |
180 kgf |
0.6 |
0.85 |
8 |
11–12 |
Lowest safe working load |
|
Decorative / temporary |
180 kgf |
1 |
1 |
6 |
30 |
Less conservative SF for non-critical uses |
How to read the Chart
- Breaking Strength (BS) – Maximum theoretical strength before failure.
- Knot Efficiency – Typical rope knots reduce strength to 50–70%.
- Wet Condition Factor – Jute weakens when wet (approx. 85% of dry strength).
- Safety Factor (SF) – Always divide by SF to get a safe working load (higher SF = more conservative).
- Approx. Working Load – Maximum safe load under given conditions.
Assumptions for 6mm Jute Rope
Breaking strength (BS) (new, dry, straight): ~1.5–2.0 kN (≈150–200 kgf).
Elongation at break: ~2–4%; working stretch ~1–2%.
Knot efficiency: 50–70% (typical bowline/clove hitch ≈60%).
Moisture/age/abrasion derating: −10% to −30% (use −15% wet as a rule of thumb).
Safety factor (SF):
Decorative/temporary: 6
General utility: 8
Never use jute for lifting people or critical overhead loads.
Conservative working load limit (WLL) for 6 mm jute (dry, straight, SF = 8):
WLL ≈ BS / SF ≈ 1.8 kN / 8 ≈ 225 N ≈ 23 kg.
With knots (0.6) and wet (−15%): Effective WLL ≈ 1.8 kN × 0.6 × 0.85 / 8 ≈ 115 N ≈ 12 kg.
Courtesy by:
Axon Corporation Pty Ltd
