Ultra-Visible, heat-resistant, compact, strong, and easily deployed.
Sterling SearchLite™: Developed especially for the FDNY—to shine in the worst possible conditions.
- Compact, supple, 7.5mm search cord is easy to handle, heat resistant, and extremely durable
- Bright orange and yellow braided nylon sheath is highly visible in dim light or smoky conditions.
- Reflective fibers glow in the light of any headlamp or flashlight, even when visibility is virtually zero.
- Technora® aramid core strands for superior heat resistance compared to standard nylon cord or webbing
- Excellent for primary or personal search lines in a wide range of situations and conditions
- High tensile strength of 3017 lbs meets MBS requirements for Personal Escape Rope
- Handles much better than webbing with gloved hands
- Stuffs and deploys from bag with ease
- At only 2 lbs per 100 ft, SearchLite is easy to carry and deploy.

A uniquely visible, compact search line designed—to be easily deployed and easily seen…but not easily destroyed. Sterling developed this compact, 7.5mm search line with input from the FDNY, specifically to meet the extreme conditions encountered in urban firefighting and search operations. Soft-but-abrasion-resistant nylon yarns and kernmantle braided construction make SearchLite supple and easy to knot, yet extremely durable. With its high-visibility reflective sheath and heat-resisting Technora fibers in the core, SearchLite is rapidly becoming the new standard in search cord for operations that go far beyond urban environments.
An excellent balance of all-temperature strength, abrasion resistance, and handling. Search lines have emerged as an important tool for fire and rescue operations of all sorts. Sterling utilizes aramid fibers, such as Technora, in unique constructions to achieve the optimum handling, heat resistance, and strength required for these critical operations—or even firefighter or self-rescue if necessary. All Sterling ropes are designed with a tougher sheath and better elongation in the core to absorb impact forces or maintain continuity under extreme heat. And they’re thoroughly tested to assure performance. It's no wonder Sterling ropes are preferred by top fire and safety instructors—not only in New York City, but around the globe.
STERLING 7.5mm SearchLite™
Reflective Search Line |
Diameter: |
7.5mm |
MBS: |
3017 lbs (13.42 kN) |
Weight: |
2.05 lbs/100' (36 g/M) |
Elongation at 10% MBS |
2.9% |
SWL 10:1 |
302 |
Fibers: |
Nylon, Reflective
Nylon,
Technora® Aramid
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Available in: 40', 50', 150', 200', 220', 300' and 600' lengths.
| Sterling: SearchLight FDNY Configuration, Personal Search Line Pack SearchLight is also available in a personal search line package developed especially for New York City’s finest. This complete set-up includes 220’ of Sterling SearchLite Search Cord, attached with sewn eyes to the innovative, NFPA-P rated Kong Tango Auto-locking Aluminum Snap-Hook carabiner on one end, and a small stainless steel swivel snap-hook on the other. It includes a sturdy, high-visibility nylon rope bag designed for fast deployment and easy retrieval, with quick-release seatbelt-style buckles on each side its heavy-duty shoulder/belt strap. All for one low, life-saving package price.
Product Code: SL75-GLO-FDNY
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