Synthetic Rope and Strength Members
We engineer and manufacture rope and strength members using the right combination of materials, constructions, and jackets to meet your strictest application requirements. These include the market leading PLASMA® and the cutting edge technology of BOB® (Braid Optimized for Bending) designed specifically for deep water lifting operations. To find out more about our wide range of applications, just click on the links below.
Offshore Working & Lifting Lines

Cortland manufactures a wide range of Lifting Lines for use in offshore, military, and special applications.
Buoy Mooring Systems

Cortland's range of oceanographic buoy mooring systems can be custom-built to suit any application.
Tug & Salvage Lines

Cortland manufactures a wide range of tug lines for ship assist, towing, and escort tasks.
Inland River Lines

Cortland provides Plasma® synthetic ropes replacing "wing" and "face" wires for greater crew safety, time, and cost savings.
Ship and Barge Mooring Lines

Cortland offers a wide range of mooring line solutions depending upon your application needs.
Mining Tow Lines

Successfully tested and used in surface bitumen mining projects for years, Plasma® vehicle tow slings are rapidly growing in popularity due to their performance and service life.
Stay Cables

Cortland provides high strength, low stretch synthetic fibers for use as tensioned cables such as guy wires or yacht backstays.
Chafe Gear & Cable Grips

Cortland offers a wide array of synthetic fiber options for extra chafe and cut protection.
Utility Pulling Lines & Cable Grips

Cortland manufactures the most cost-effective range of utility ropes for winch, transmission, distribution, and stringing lines.
Utility & RV Winch Lines

Cortland manufactures a wide range of Winch Lines for use across a diverse number of industries.
Theatrical Rigging Lines

Cortland's range of theatrical rigging lines offer artists the utmost safety and reassurance on stage.
Commercial Fishing Lines

Cortland manufactures a wide range of Commercial Fishing Lines including Trawl ropes, Gilsons, Purse Lines, and Aquaculture.
Emergency Tow Packages

Cortland Emergency Tow Systems are complete rope assemblies consisting of a Plasma® Tow Line with thimbled eyes, Spectra floating pickup line, and lighted buoy in a weather proof plastic container.
Products
- Synthetic Rope and Strength Members
- Offshore Working & Lifting Lines
- Buoy Mooring Systems
- Tug & Salvage Lines
- Inland River Lines
- Ship and Barge Mooring Lines
- Mining Tow Lines
- Stay Cables
- Chafe Gear & Cable Grips
- Utility Pulling Lines & Cable Grips
- Utility & RV Winch Lines
- Theatrical Rigging Lines
- Commercial Fishing Lines
- Emergency Tow Packages
- Lifting Slings & Tethers
- Umbilicals
- Electro-optical-mechanical Cables
- Medical
- After Sales
- Custom Applications
Put Your Trust in Purple
Plasma® Synthetic Rope offers all
of the advantages of steel wire,
without the inherent hazards
of the advantages of steel wire,
without the inherent hazards
Alternatively contact us to discuss any custom application requirement you may have or go to our custom application product section.



