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Masonry twine

Masonry twine

Properties:

  • Density: 1.38 g/cm³
  • Melting point: 260 °C
  • Elongation at break: approximately 20%
  • Abrasion resistance: Very high
  • UV resistance: Very high
  • Water absorption: Low

Applications:

  • Mason’s line
  • Paving and casting
  • Chalk line

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Industry & Infrastructure, Construction, Twines & Cords

Description

Mason’s line – Mason’s line is thin twines used in construction for layout and measurement purposes. Here is a full description of mason’s line:

Material and properties: Masonry twines are thin and strong polyester multifilament twines, often in bright and highly visible colors.

  • Polyester multifilament: twines made of 100% polyester multifilament provide durability and resistance to abrasion and UV radiation.
  • Bright colors: The twines are often manufactured in bright and highly visible colors such as fluorescent pink or neon green.

Applications: Mason’s lines are utilized in various applications:

  • Masonry twine: Used by masons and builders to establish horizontal and vertical layout lines on buildings and other structures. It helps ensure that masonry or construction work is straight and level.
  • Layout string in construction: Mason’s twine is used as a layout string for measuring and marking exact points and lines in construction projects, including wall and roof constructions. It is also commonly used as an aid in paving and casting.
  • Layout string in gardening: In gardening, mason’s line is used to create straight rows of plants, fences or to mark boundaries and walls in the garden.

Advantages: Mason’s line is strong and durable, making it a reliable tool for ensuring precision and accuracy in construction and gardening. The fluorescent colors provide extra visibility and are often used in outdoor environments.

Specification

DesignationDiameter [mm]MBL [kp]Weight [g/m]
Nr 61,2220,6
Nr 81,6400,8

MBL: minimum breaking load. Stated breaking loads apply to new rope.