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How to cut mooring rope?

October 09, 2022

There can be several situations where you need to cut the mooring rope. When your mooring rope supplier provides ropes that are longer than you need, cutting becomes essential. However, it is not as easy as it sounds. There are lots of mistakes that you can make, ruining the whole rope for you. So, knowing how to cut mooring rope correctly is crucial, and here we will be elaborating on all the do's and don'ts that you need to follow.

Get all the tools to cut the mooring rope.

The first thing you need to do, even before cutting the rope is to gather all the necessary tools and supplies. Here is the list of a few necessary things that you need:

· Cutter(specific one made for the rope material you have)

· Masking tape

· Measuring tape

· Marker

· Protective gloves and goggles

· A cutting surface

Once you gather these supplies, you can move on to the cutting part.


Guide on how to cut the mooring rope

Say that your mooring rope supplier provides ropes that are longer than what you need. Knowing how to cut mooring rope will solve the problem for you, and here are all the steps you need to follow.

1. Measure and mark the rope

Take the measurements of the rope you need, and with the help of a market, make a marking on the rope where you need to cut it. Once you have made the marking take your masking tape and roll it a few times on both sides, roughly 0.5 inches away from the marking where you will be cutting it.

It is necessary because the tape will keep the strands from opening once the rope is cut. Once you are sure that the tape is secure enough, you can move toward the next step.

2. Get the blade and the cutting surface ready.

Now you need to get your cutting surface ready. If you have a cotton rope, you will use a sharp knife or a blade to cut it. In that case, having a chopping board will be a great choice. Similarly, if you have a nylon rope, you might use a hot blade.

In that case, having a cutting surface made from metal, stone, or wood is a good option. A plastic cutting surface will never be good as the blade might damage it.

3. Cut the rope as straight as possible.

For the next step, you will need to cut the rope and where you want to be as straight as possible. You must keep the blade perpendicular to the rope when cutting rope to get a straight and fine cut. Try to be quick and cut the rope in one go so that you do not get an uneven cut where chances of damaging the rope by undoing its strands can increase.

4. Finish off the ends

Cutting the rope from your mooring rope supplier will not be enough, as there are still some finishing touches left that you need to work on. For the cotton ropes, tying a knot is good, while if you have a nylon rope, you need to head the end and make sure all the fibers and microfibers are melted and bound.

You can also use the rope end attachments or terminals to secure everything in its place. Make sure to remove the tape once you are sure that the rope is secure.


Mistakes you need to avoid when cutting the mooring rope

While you know all the steps to cut the mooring rope, a lot can go wrong. So, there are a few mistakes that you need to avoid for the best results every time. Here are some of the most common mistakes that you need to avoid.


Not using masking tape at all or using it only on one side

Many people think that they can finish off the rope's ends easily and do not need to use masking tape for their rope. Well, that is something you do not want to do, as the ropes will unwind faster than you think as soon as you cut them off. Make sure to use enough tape every time you are cutting the rope.


Not finishing off both ends after you are done cutting.

Another common mistake is not finishing off the ends of their rope once they cut it. Make sure to finish off both ends from where you cut the rope. However, you can leave the other end of the rope on that side is too short that it is almost useless. It will only happen if your mooring rope manufacturers do not provide long enough ropes.


Final Words:

Different mooring rope manufacturers provide different sizes and lengths of ropes. Those can sometimes be bigger than what you need, so cutting them is the solution. However, if you want a much better experience with mooring rope manufacturers and a perfect product every time, try SANTONG ROPE. We provide the best quality with all the customized features according to your requirements.


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