Made from 400 denier polyethylene, this is a softer and more pliable alternative to PolySteel (Polypropylene).
Detailed introduction to POLYETHYLENE ROPE:
Made from 400 denier polyethylene, this is softer and more pliable alternative to PolySteel (Polypropylene). Very good shock load absorption ability. Floats in water, and as for most ropes, retains 100% strength when wet. Available UV stabilised.
High temperature working limit: 80C
| STRENGTH | |
| Tenacity of dry fibres (in grams / denier): | 5.0-6.0 |
| Wet strength compared to dry strength: | 100% |
| Rope shock load absorption ability: | Very good |
| WEIGHT | |
| Specific gravity of fibres:- | 0.95 |
| Able to float: | Yes |
| EFFECTS OF MOISTURE | |
| Water absorption of individual fibres: | None |
| Resistance to rot, mildew | Excellent |
| Deterioration due to marine organisms: | Excellent |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | |
| Effects of acid: | Very resistant |
| Effects of alkalies: | Very resistant |
| Effects of organic solvents: | Soluble in hot chlorinated hydro carbons |
| DEGRADATION | |
| Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight: | Fair to good when UV stabilised |
| ROPE ABRASION RESISTANCE | |
| Surface | Fair |
| Internal | Good |
| EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON DRY ROPE | |
| High temperature working limit: | 80 ºC |
| Low temperature working limit: | -50 ºC |
| Melts at: | 130 ºC |
| Ability of rope to render, or ease out, smoothly over metal while under load: | Very poor |
| PACKAGING | |
| Supplied in 200 meter coils, by the kilogram or as specified. | |
| Diameter | Kg/100m | Breaking strength (kgf) | Typical Usage |
| 8mm | 3.3 | 700 | LIFTING |
| 10mm | 4.9 | 1090 | LIFTING |
| 12mm | 7.2 | 1540 | HAULING |
| 14mm | 9.5 | 2090 | HAULING |
| 16mm | 12.8 | 2800 | MOORING |
| 18mm | 16.1 | 3470 | MOORING |
| 20mm | 20 | 4280 | TOWING |
| 22mm | 24.5 | 5080 | TOWING |
| 24mm | 29.5 | 6100 | SECURING |
