Marlow Ropes








The Marlow 40mm Fast Rope is the global benchmark in tactical insertion equipment, trusted by military, law enforcement, and special operations forces worldwide. Designed to deliver safe, rapid descents from helicopters, this rope offers exceptional grip, low spin, and controlled descent characteristics — even when wet or exposed to rotor wash.
Constructed from 100% high-tenacity polyester, the 40mm rope ensures minimal stretch, outstanding abrasion resistance, and consistent performance across repeated uses.
Termination Options – to suit various aircraft and operational preferences:
Soft Eye Termination (SE):
Polyester protected factory spliced eye.
Ideally suited for descent from towers in training situations.
Easily hooked over support beams or scaffolding in training.
Minimum breakload of 7.6 Tonnes
Dynalite Termination (DLT):
Significant weight savings over metal terminations.
Eliminates risk of injury to personnel on the ground when ropes are released post deployment.
Designed to fit a wide range of helicopter cargo hooks and hoists.
Minimum breakload of 5.1 Tonnes
Multifit Termination (MFT):
Strong and durable.
Fits a range of helicopter cargo hooks and hoist systems.
Features a 45mm machined eye allowing fast attachment.
MFT is available for 40mm ropes only.
Minimum breakload of 7.6 Tonnes
Each rope is supplied with Marlow’s wear-resistant rubberised rope protectors and optional heat-sealed or capped ends for durability in extreme environments.
40mm diameter for superior control and descent comfort
100% polyester construction – excellent wet and dry grip
Multiple termination options for aircraft compatibility
Non-rotating, low-stretch rope for safe descents
Available in various lengths to suit operational needs
Made in the UK by Marlow Ropes – NATO and MoD approved
Helicopter Fast Rope Insertion
Special Forces & Tactical Deployment
Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT)
Emergency Response and Rescue
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 100% polyester
Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg per metre
Strength: >30 kN
Standards: NATO Codified, Defence-approved
Terminations: Soft Eye Splice, Dynalite Termination, Multifit Termination, Custom options available.
Marlow Ropes








The Marlow 40mm Fast Rope is the global benchmark in tactical insertion equipment, trusted by military, law enforcement, and special operations forces worldwide. Designed to deliver safe, rapid descents from helicopters, this rope offers exceptional grip, low spin, and controlled descent characteristics — even when wet or exposed to rotor wash.
Constructed from 100% high-tenacity polyester, the 40mm rope ensures minimal stretch, outstanding abrasion resistance, and consistent performance across repeated uses.
Termination Options – to suit various aircraft and operational preferences:
Soft Eye Termination (SE):
Polyester protected factory spliced eye.
Ideally suited for descent from towers in training situations.
Easily hooked over support beams or scaffolding in training.
Minimum breakload of 7.6 Tonnes
Dynalite Termination (DLT):
Significant weight savings over metal terminations.
Eliminates risk of injury to personnel on the ground when ropes are released post deployment.
Designed to fit a wide range of helicopter cargo hooks and hoists.
Minimum breakload of 5.1 Tonnes
Multifit Termination (MFT):
Strong and durable.
Fits a range of helicopter cargo hooks and hoist systems.
Features a 45mm machined eye allowing fast attachment.
MFT is available for 40mm ropes only.
Minimum breakload of 7.6 Tonnes
Each rope is supplied with Marlow’s wear-resistant rubberised rope protectors and optional heat-sealed or capped ends for durability in extreme environments.
40mm diameter for superior control and descent comfort
100% polyester construction – excellent wet and dry grip
Multiple termination options for aircraft compatibility
Non-rotating, low-stretch rope for safe descents
Available in various lengths to suit operational needs
Made in the UK by Marlow Ropes – NATO and MoD approved
Helicopter Fast Rope Insertion
Special Forces & Tactical Deployment
Maritime Counter-Terrorism (MCT)
Emergency Response and Rescue
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 100% polyester
Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg per metre
Strength: >30 kN
Standards: NATO Codified, Defence-approved
Terminations: Soft Eye Splice, Dynalite Termination, Multifit Termination, Custom options available.
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