FireTech2 7.5 mm Fire Escape Rope, 100% Technora

An improved construction on the popular FireTech makes the FireTech2 slightly lighter weight and gives it a softer hand. Compatible with F4™ and new FCX™ descent devices. 100% Technora rope offers the highest strength, longest burn-through time and best abrasion resistance.

Core/Sheath: Technora®/Technora

• Weight: 4.2 lb/100'
• MBS Rating: 5,889 lb / 26.2 kN
• Elongation at 300 lb: 1.5%
• SWL (10:1): 588 lb
• NFPA 1983: Fire Escape

Sterling was first to use Technora fibers in high performing life safety rope. Their extensive use of Technora throughout their product line has given them unequaled expertise with this fiber. Sterling’s Tech Series ropes use Technora in innovative sheath constructions to provide maximum resistance to abrasion, cutting, chemicals and high heat. They are engineered to be ultra strong and durable, while also handling well.

FireTech™ was the fire rope chosen by FDNY and is considered the standard for all fire escape ropes.

NFPA 1983 Requirements for Escape Ropes:

• Minimum tensile strength of 13.5 kN. Elongation of at least 1% at 10% of the MBS.
• Diameter no smaller than 7.5 mm and no larger than 9.5 mm.
• Sewn eyes shall have a minimum breaking strength of at least 85% of the strength of the rope, OR shall have an MBS of not less than 13.5 kN.
• Fiber cannot melt at less than 400°F.

NFPA 1983:2012 Requirements for Fire Escape Ropes: The ropes must hold 300 lbs for 5 minutes at 725°F and must hold for 30 seconds at 1112°F.