{"id":655,"date":"2020-07-08T10:47:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T09:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ropelockerblog.com\/?p=655"},"modified":"2021-05-13T12:08:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T11:08:53","slug":"barrierropes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/07\/08\/barrierropes\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the best barrier rope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\">Which barrier rope is best for me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/choosing-the-best-barrier-rope.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/choosing-the-best-barrier-rope.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/choosing-the-best-barrier-rope-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/choosing-the-best-barrier-rope-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/choosing-the-best-barrier-rope-363x300.jpg 363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Barrier rope: the name is pretty self explanatory. But actually, there are plenty of ropes out there which are appropriate for creating a barrier. So which one is best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Perhaps you need some rope to create a queuing system. Or it is a safety issue? Does it need to look a certain way? We can help you choose a rope that best meets all of your requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>WHICH ROPE IS BEST FOR MAKING BARRIERS? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=46\" target=\"_blank\">BARRIER ROPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=46\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/barrier-rope.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/barrier-rope.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/barrier-rope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/barrier-rope-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">As the name suggests, this rope is manufactured specifically for creating barriers. It&#8217;s a soft, textured rope that&#8217;s easy to handle. Its 3-strand construction makes it easy to splice and we can attach hooks, rope cups and other fittings with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">If you&#8217;d like us to attach the hooks onto your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">barrier rope<\/a> for you, customise your order by clicking &#8216;hook and eye fitting&#8217; in the drop down menu for left and right end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">We stock this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=46\" target=\"_blank\">barrier rope<\/a> in 24mm so it&#8217;s relatively chunky &#8211; alongside its bold colouring, this rope creates a conspicuous boundary.  We keep this product in red, royal blue and black, but other colours may also be available. Just <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=contact_us\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a> if you&#8217;re interested in a colour which isn&#8217;t listed on our website and we can see what we can do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_17&amp;products_id=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOCKLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_17&amp;products_id=21\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dockline-barrier-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dockline-barrier-fitting.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dockline-barrier-fitting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dockline-barrier-fitting-534x300.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_17&amp;products_id=21\" target=\"_blank\">Dockline<\/a> makes a rather sleek barrier rope, especially when combined with our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_72&amp;products_id=396\" target=\"_blank\">chrome hooks<\/a>, as shown above. This rope makes a stylish barrier in situations such as queuing for concerts, museums, and other events.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">We stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_17&amp;products_id=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dockline<\/a> in black and navy with a variety of sizes available from 12mm to 24mm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POLYPROPYLENE ROPE (SPLITFILM) <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/polyprop-mini-coil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/polyprop-mini-coil.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/polyprop-mini-coil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/polyprop-mini-coil-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">This stuff has to be one of the most versatile ropes out there. It&#8217;s very cheap (you can get a<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\" target=\"_blank\"> 6mm minicoil<\/a> for about \u00a33!) so it&#8217;s often used to make temporary queuing systems, rather than buying an expensive product that you&#8217;ll only use once. It&#8217;s light, easy to handle, and coils up nicely when you&#8217;re finished with it. And it&#8217;s a great investment because this product has countless uses once you&#8217;re finished using it as a barrier rope, from DIY projects to garden rope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">We stock this rope in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\" target=\"_blank\">15m or 30m minicoils<\/a>, ranging from 6mm to 12mm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_20&amp;products_id=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 STRAND POLYESTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_20&amp;products_id=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-strand-polyester-rope.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-strand-polyester-rope.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-strand-polyester-rope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-strand-polyester-rope-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Predominantly a boat rope, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_20&amp;products_id=1\" target=\"_blank\">3 strand polyester<\/a> is a reliable product which can create a sturdy barrier. At a glance, it looks similar to our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\" target=\"_blank\">polypropylene minicoils<\/a>, but this rope is firmer and available in larger sizes (4mm to 24mm). It&#8217;s easy to handle, has low-stretch, and doesn&#8217;t lose its strength when wet, making it great to use in marine areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MULTIFILAMENT POLYPROPYLENE<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_20&amp;products_id=1\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/ropelockerblogart.files.wordpress.com\/2020\/01\/multifilament-polypropylene-rope.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/multifilament-polypropylene-rope.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/multifilament-polypropylene-rope-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/multifilament-polypropylene-rope-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Can&#8217;t choose between our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=40\" target=\"_blank\">polypropylene minicoils<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=13_20&amp;products_id=1\" target=\"_blank\">3 strand polyester<\/a>? Meet in the middle with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=184\" target=\"_blank\">multifilament polypropylene (MFPP)<\/a>. This rope was produced to look as similar as possible to 3 strand polyester, but it&#8217;s a much lighter, more flexible product. It can also float. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TIGER ROPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=187\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tiger_rope.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=187\">Tiger rope<\/a> is a low cost, high quality product. It&#8217;s manufactured from extruded copolymer fibres, which creates a rope that size for size is almost triple the strength of natural ropes. And it&#8217;s almost 50% stronger than traditional polypropylene ropes. Despite its strength, this still remains a lightweight rope and has excellent abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">If you&#8217;re interested in buying in bulk, we stock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=51&amp;products_id=531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full reels (220m)<\/a> of tiger rope at a discounted price, as well as selling it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=187\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">by the metre<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HARDY HEMP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/range-of-rope-hooks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/range-of-rope-hooks.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/range-of-rope-hooks-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/range-of-rope-hooks-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/range-of-rope-hooks-494x300.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">Sometimes we want a barrier rope that is big and bold &#8211; and sometimes we want something a little more &#8216;aesthetically pleasing&#8217;, like our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\"> har<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\" target=\"_blank\">d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\">y hemp<\/a>. This product is made of polypropylene, making it very durable and weather-resistant, but it looks just like a natural rope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\" target=\"_blank\">Hardy hemp<\/a> is a popular choice when it comes to cordoning areas off and creating fencing in settings where you want to maintain a rustic, natural feel, such as in gardens, children&#8217;s play areas, farms and golf courses.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/golf-course-534x300.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=21_71&amp;products_id=6\" target=\"_blank\">Hardy hemp<\/a> is easy to splice, and we can easily add hooks, cups, and what-not to your order. We stock hardy hemp in a range of diameters, from 4mm to 36mm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c0392b\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=26_38&amp;products_id=558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDELRID CONFIDENCE STATIC ROPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=26_38&amp;products_id=558\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/edelrid-confidence.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/edelrid-confidence.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/edelrid-confidence-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/edelrid-confidence-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">It&#8217;s not always about aesthetic though &#8211; sometimes safety is key. This rope is designed for sectioning off areas during climbing and mountaineering activities. It&#8217;s a lightweight product which group leaders can carry with them in case they need to safeguard any exposed sections on their adventures. And with 3D lap coiling, it wont get tangled up in your bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">We&#8217;re stocking this product as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=26_38&amp;products_id=558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8mm x 20m bagged rope<\/a>. This rope is not designed for use on glaciers and isn&#8217;t suitable to be used as a single rope during climbing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">While we have many options at ropelocker for creating barriers, there&#8217;s often a lot more to consider than people initially realise. The purpose of the rope, where it&#8217;s being used, and the requirements needed can often be overlooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">If you need any more inspiration for your barrier rope, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ropelocker.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browse our website<\/a> for more ideas. 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