Sterling 12.8 mm Element
The 16-strand Element rounds out Sterling's collection of arbor ropes by offering a tried-and-true construction with the quality you've come to expect from Sterling. Available in two colors allowing you to easily identify which rope you've designated for climbing and which for rigging. The Element is abrasion-resistant and durable, offers exceptional handling and hitchability, has zero sheath slippage and is spliceable.
| Diameter (in) | ABS Rating |
| 1/2 | 7,190 lb (32.0 kN) |
| MBS | Sewn Eye MBS |
| 6,740 lb (30 kN) | 5,732 lb (25.5 kN) |
| Weight (lb/100') | Elongation at 10% MBS (CI1500) |
| 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Elongation @ 540 lb (CI1500) (%) | Impact Force (kN) |
| 4.3 | 6.0 |
| Sheath Slippage (%) | Sheath Percentage (%) |
| 0 | 72 |
