Strategic AI Partnership Brings Advanced Safety Monitoring to Critical Rope Applications Nationwide
Pelican Rope Works®, a trusted domestic rope manufacturer with five decades of industry leadership, has announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Scope, the industry's premier provider of AI-robotic inspection systems. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in rope safety technology, introducing intelligent, real-time diagnostics that will transform how rope condition, performance, and lifecycle integrity are monitored across safety-critical environments.
The Power of AI-Driven Rope Inspection
The partnership centers around Scope's revolutionary inspection technology, which leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to detect strand separation, abrasion, compression damage, and other critical wear indicators with unprecedented confidence. The system creates comprehensive digital inspection records that not only improve reliability and extend rope life but also significantly reduce downtime in environments where safety is paramount.
"This collaboration marks a significant step in ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of our rope products in the field," said Terry Walker, CEO of Pelican Rope Works. "Scope's groundbreaking inspection platform aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation, quality, and end-user protection. We're grateful to the teams on both sides who worked to make this partnership a reality."
Strategic Growth Through Innovation
Jacob P. Williams, Executive Vice President of Pelican Rope Works, emphasized the broader strategic implications: "Leveraging AI-driven technologies like Scope is a key part of our growth strategy. As we expand into new markets and applications, these tools help us scale with confidence—delivering smart, data-backed solutions to customers who demand performance, safety, and consistency."
Arthur Medina, COO of Scope, highlighted the alignment of values between the two companies: "This partnership underscores Pelican Rope's steadfast commitment to quality and safety, reinforcing their dedication to the highest industry standards. By aligning with Scope, Pelican Rope enhances its ability to offer customers access to Scope's cutting-edge inspection technology, further prioritizing their well-being and ensuring that every product is inspectable and its integrity verifiable."
Featured Product Lines
The partnership will initially support two of Pelican Rope's most trusted and demanding product lines:
Furious-12 (H-12) – HMPE 12-Strand Braided Synthetic Rope
This high-performance rope is engineered for extreme conditions and applications. Built from high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), the H-12 is naturally hydrophobic and designed to resist water, chemicals, abrasion, and flex fatigue. Incredibly strong—pound-for-pound stronger than steel—H-12 is ideal for overhead pulling, utility transmission lines, marine operations, and other demanding environments where strength and reliability are non-negotiable.
P-12 – 12-Strand Single Braid Polyester Rope
A high-tenacity, low-stretch rope that excels in torque-free handling applications. The P-12 is easy to splice and resistant to heat, making it ideal for industrial, utility, and marine applications. Its versatile design offers the lowest stretch of all polyester ropes while maintaining exceptional strength characteristics, with tensile strength ranging from 3,200 to 109,000 pounds depending on diameter.
Industry Impact and Proven Technology
The AI inspection technology has already demonstrated remarkable success across the industry. Companies like MYR Group have been utilizing Scope's systems since 2024, with the technology providing "an extra set of eyes on the rope" and documentation quality that is "second to none". The system can predict residual break strength within +/-5 percent accuracy and provides immediate feedback when rope conditions fall below safety thresholds.
Scope's technology addresses a critical industry need, as rope failures can result in severe operational delays, equipment damage, and in worst-case scenarios, injury or loss of life. The AI-powered inspection system enables operators to take data-driven actions to repair or replace failing lines before catastrophic incidents occur.
About the Partnership Companies
Pelican Rope Works, based in Southern California, has been manufacturing premium synthetic fiber rope, lanyards, fall protection lifelines, and specialized rope products for fifty years. As a family-owned business, they operate with integrity, attention to detail, and a customer-first mindset, making them a trusted partner in safety and performance across industries including work-at-height, fall protection, industrial lifting, marine, towing, and rigging applications.
Scope, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, is a line quality platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify line damage, assess severity, and communicate required actions in real-time. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in automated inspection systems for synthetic and wire rope applications, serving utility stringing, mooring systems, commercial marine, and other critical rope applications.
This partnership represents a convergence of traditional rope manufacturing excellence with cutting-edge AI technology, setting new standards for rope inspection and performance monitoring across demanding industries. Together, these two leaders are elevating safety, durability, and intelligent solutions in rope technology.