What Knot, the device that can tie and untie knots in rope between 3 mm and 15 mm thick, is being evaluated by British Antarctic Survey at Rothera Research Station, the largest British facility in the Arctic region. The product is also helping maintenance engineers at a US nuclear power station position ducting.

Scientists working at the Rothera Research Station, are evaluating What Knot for use in extreme conditions. What Knot can withstand temperatures ranging from plus 120°C to minus 50°C. It also enables users to tie and untie ropes with gloves on as this Skill Builder video demonstrates.

Steven Daniels, owner of Just Right Products UK & Europe, the sole importer of What Knot for the UK and Europe said: “In the British winter, it’s great to know you can tie and untie ropes with gloves on using What Knot. However, in the Antarctic, it could be the difference between how many fingers you have left when you’ve finished. We want to demonstrate just how resilient this product is, which is why British Antarctic Survey are evaluating it in this extreme climate.”

What Knot was also used in a US nuclear power plant to hang and adjust ventilation ducting in the containment tank. Maintenance engineers at the facility chose What Knot as it enabled them to make millimetre adjustments and align every duct to perfection.

In more everyday scenarios, What Knot will secure ropes anywhere along their lengths in less than six seconds. It lets you secure or connect multiple ropes with a simple twist without ever tying knots. It’s waterproof, impervious to the sun’s UV, so it won’t go brittle and comes with a lifetime warranty.

From tying knots for boating or making knots to secure ladders during use, What Knot covers a wide range. Other uses could include:
 

•             securing luggage to car roofs and trailers

•             securing car boots when moving large items

•             tying down awnings, tents and tarpaulins

•             securing and adjusting boat fenders

•             towing water skiers and wake boarders  

•             hoisting and adjusting multiple items prior to permanent fixing

•             tying the bottom of a ladder for health and safety purposes

While it should never be used as a climbing aid, What Knot is an ideal alternative for any other situation that involves rope. It has been tested holding over 600kgs without breaking, though its intended use is lower than this.

What Knot is stocked by Screwfix and an ever growing number of independent retailers across the UK.

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