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    Thanawala & Co. has earned an outstanding reputation of slithering rope manufacturers in India for quality and technical innovation for Defence and Special Force’s. We have received this affirmation by the sector on trying and testing our ropes in the world’s harshest working and living environments and in the toughest combat zones.

    We provide high quality of slithering, fast ropes comprising of high strength, better grip, lightweight and easy to handle which is optimum requirements for defence & other operations. The quality of slithering ropes of our company is of high strength, better grip, light weight and easy to handle which is optimum for defence operations.

    Applications

    Rigging Lines

    Aerial Delivery Equipment

    Parachute Cordages

    Balloon Tethers

    Guy Ropes for Antenna Systems

    Safety Equipment

    Inflatables & Life Rafts

    Fast Rope Extraction

    Safety Nets



    Our high-performance ropes are widely used across defence, aerospace, and industrial applications. One of the key products used in military applications is Paracord, which is commonly used to manufacture survival gear such as bracelets, belts, lanyards, luggage tags, and gun slings. With high break strength and lightweight construction, it provides reliable performance where strong yet portable cordage is required.

    A double-braided polyester rope is also widely used in balloon operations due to its flexibility, durability, and resistance to wear and chafing. The smooth braid ensures easy handling and knotting, while a specialized manufacturing process reduces elasticity and enhances stability. Recent innovations include advanced Aramid Tethers developed for specialized defence and space applications.

    Hawserlaid (Twisted) Ropes

    Twisted Polyester Rope :
    Twisted Polyester Rope provides high strength with a low stretch factor. They are a better choice for lesser elongation or static applications. Polyester Rope have excellent abrasion & UV resistance.



    Twisted Nylon Rope :
    Nylon ropes provide high strength and high stretch factor. It stretches at around 15-28% at break, which is almost double the stretch of the polyester fibre. Nylon rope is great for shock absorption making it a clear choice for mooring and towing activities and certain anchoring applications. Nylon ropes are resistance to abrasion, UV rays, mildew, rot and chemical exposure.

    A twisted nylon rope will give you a more balanced rope that will hang straight and not kink.




    Why Thanawala Ropes?

    • Our innovative designs capitalize on fiber strength.
    • A strong R&D base help us keep abreast about newly available fibers.
    • Strong based helps to study advanced engineering of ropes and cordage structure.
    • We carry out performance assessment which aids usage.
    • High Strength & Torque Free
    • Easy to Handle
    • Available in High Strenght Fibers like Polyester (Dacron), Aramid (Kevlar) & UWHMPE
    • Shock Absorbent
    • Easy to Handle
    • Excellent Abrasion resistance
    • Longer lengths available

    TECHNICAL DETAILS FOR HAWSERLAID ROPES (3 STRAND)

    Nominal Dia (mm) Polyamide Nylon Rope Polyester Rope
    Wt./220 mtrs (Kgs) Runnage (Mtrs/Kg) B.L. (kgf) Wt./220 mtrs (Kgs) Runnage (Mtrs/Kg) B.L. (kgf)
    4 2.3 95 320 2.8 80 300
    6 4.9 44 750 6.4 34 570
    8 8.8 25 1350 11.5 19.5 1000
    10 13.6 16 2100 18 12.2 1600
    12 19.6 11 3000 25.5 8.6 2300
    24 78 2.8 12000 101 2.1 9100


    Also available in 4 strand
    Thanawala & co. has earned an outstanding reputation of slithering rope manufacturers in Mumbai and throughout India for quality and technical innovation for our Defence and Special Forces products. This reputation is born out of pioneering designs that have been tried and tested in the worlds harshest working environments and toughest combat zones. The quality of slithering ropes of our company is of high strength, better grip, light weight and easy to handle which is optimum for defence operations.

    Our ropes and belts are used by the defence forces for various equipments

    Navy

    • Life Jackets
    • Boat Recee
    • Boat Assault
    • Krupmann Float Bridge

    Army Force

    • NBC Suits
    • Intergrated Hood Mask
    • Breathing Apparatus
    • Tents
    • Sleeping Bags

    Air Force

    • Rigging Lines
    • Aerial Delivery equipments
    • Ejection Seat systems

    High-Strength, Low-Stretch Solutions for Marine,
    Industrial & Defence Applications