Samson Arbor-Plex 5/8 Rigging Rope

Samson Arbor-Plex 5/8 is a 12-strand single braid rigging rope that is easy to splice and handle on the ground, making it a common choice for lowering wood on removals. The 5/8 in size sits between light pruning rigging and the heaviest rigging work.

Why crews choose Arbor-Plex

A rigging rope takes abuse: it runs through blocks and lowering devices, drags through brush, and gets loaded hard again and again. Arbor-Plex's 12-strand single braid construction is simple to inspect and quick to splice an eye into, which crews value when they make their own slings and rigging lines.

At 5/8 in it handles medium to heavy rigging for most crews. Compare other rigging ropes if you want a lighter or heavier line. The typical price shown is for a 150 ft length; price varies with length.

Arbor-Plex is also offered in 1/2 in and 3/4 in, so crews often carry more than one size: a lighter line for pruning cuts and a heavier one for big wood.

Care, inspection, and retirement

Keep the rope away from saws, fuel, and chipper feed, and store it dry and out of the sun. Rotate ends so wear is spread along the length.

Inspect for cut or pulled strands, glazing from hot lowering, stiff spots, and core damage. Retire rope that has been shock loaded beyond its rating or shows damage. Rig only within the rated strength of every component, inspect gear before each job, and make sure the crew is trained in rigging practice under ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions.