High Modulus Synthetic Fibre Ropes

Dyneema ropes are 7 times stronger than steel wire ropes of the same weight.

High modulus synthetic fibre ropes. There are 5 major synthetic ropes in use for boat and marine applications. Table 2 lists some frequently used rope material trade names and chemical abbreviations. Synthetic rope comparison comparing the major synthetic rope materials. 943 02 14 high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines worldwide in a joint project ocimf and sigtto have produced a guide to the purchase of high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines hmsf the purpose of this document is to provide guidance to those involved in the procurement of high modulus synthetic fibre hmsf mooring lines.

A sigtto working group on high modulus synthetic fibre is a joint initiative involving both sigtto and the oil companies international marine forum ocimf. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene uhmwpe also known as high strength high modulus polyethylene fiber it is the fiber with the highest specific strength and specific modulus in the world. Vc row vc column width 1 1 vc column text disable pattern true align left margin bottom 0 sigtto announced that this wg has completed its task. Purpose and scope introduction to high modulus synthetic fibres advantages disadvantages of high modulus synthetic fibre ropes compared with steel wire mooring ropes selection of high modulus synthetic fibre mooring ropes installing high modulus synthetic fibre mooring ropes inspection service life and splicing quality assurance recommendations glossary.

Polypropylene polyester nylon uhmwpe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and aramids kevlar technora. High modulus polyethylene fibers dyneema b spectra c are introduced in synthetic rope mooring as an alternative to steel or polyester because of their lower weight ease of handling smaller diameter easier storage and transportation. The new high modulus fibres mentioned above are usually referred to only by their respective trade names. It is a fiber spun from polyethylene with a molecular weight of 1 to 5 million.

1 properties of high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines 9 1 1 general 9 1 2 factors that may impact the service life of high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines 10 1 3 considerations associated with the use of high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines 15 2 guidance for specifying high modulus synthetic fibre mooring lines 19. When deciding what rope best suits your need it is often a matter of compromise. Dyneema ropes are the only modulus synthetic fibre that has been scientifically engineered to overcome the challenges of steel cable rope. It also gives other common terms used for synthetic fibre rope products.