ROPE HAVING A LOW-FRICTION STRAND

摘要

A braided rope (10) includes a plurality of primary strands (12), and each of the primary strands (12) includes a plurality of fibers (16) which have a first coefficient of friction with itself. The rope (10) also includes a secondary strand resp. a core (14) surrounded by the plurality of primary strands (12). The secondary strand resp. core (14) includes a structurally-stable, non-flowable, material having a second coefficient of friction with the fibers (16) of the primary strands, wherein the second coefficient of friction is lower than the first coefficient of friction. The rope (10) may be of 12 x 12 braided construction and includes a core (14) for its length. The rope has reduced internal wear and therefore a longer service life and improved friction properties compared to braided ropes with a core, lubricated with flowable material. A method of constructing the rope is disclosed, too.