Marlow GGRAVITAS 11mm (7/16") Static Rope
KM0016Gravitas is the latest rope innovation in Marlow’s 200+ year history, engineered for a variety of rope access
operations. New for 2026, this rope will be your go to for ascending, descending, and work positioning. It is a
high-strength static rope with one of the lowest elongations on the market: 1.7% at 300lbs (NFPA). This rope is
by far the best in its class! Even more impressive than the data, is its handling. Gravitas has superior knotability,
and not just for tying the knot, it’s also easy to untie after it has been loaded. The nylon core keeps it supple
and round, while the burly polyester cover gives it excellent resistance to abrasion and UV as well as strength retention when wet.
KEY FEATURES:
• Low elongation • High strength • Superior knotability • Easy to handle
• Excellent abrasion resistance • Excellent UV resistance • Excellent water resistance
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
CE1:
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ROPE ACCESS
GRAVITAS DATASHEET
DIAMETER (mm) 11
WEIGHT (g/m) 91.1
AVG. BREAKLOAD (kN) 41
AVG. BREAKLOAD WITH SEWN EYE (kN) 37.3
AVG. BREAKLOAD WITH FIG. 8 LOOP (kN) 22.8
ELONGATION AT 50-150kg (%) 2
FALL FACTOR 1 FALLS WITH FIG. 8 LOOP (kN) 7+
PEAK FORCE WITH FIG. 8 LOOP (kN) 5.4
1 Tested in accordance with CE EN 1891.
CERTIFICATIONS
CE EN 1891 Type A, NFPA 2500:2022 Edition
COLOURWAYS
DIAMETER (inch) 7/16
WEIGHT (lbs/100ft) 6.16
MIN. BREAKLOAD (lbs) 7895
MIN. BREAKLOAD (KN) 35.1
ELONGATION AT 1.35KN/300LBF (%) 1.7
ELONGATION AT 2.7KN/600LBF (%) 4.4
ELONGATION AT 4.4KN/1000LBF (%) 7.