3 strand staple polypropylene | Ropes, Loadstraps, Twines and Slings : DSM Group

Overview
Colours
Specification
Application

Colours

Specification

Technical Data

Diameter (mm)

Min Break
Strength (kgs)

600

1060

1560

3600

4500

6000

8600

9500

13000

Load-Elongation Curve

Elongation is based on figures taken from tests across the diameter range, to produce an average figure.

Applications

General Purpose

General Purpose ropes can be used for many different applications on board, the useful ropes are great to have as spares in case of an emergency.

Anchoring

Ropes designed for use for Anchoring, these lines tend to be strong with an element of stretch to help anchor in any conditions.

Fender Lines

Ropes used for fender lines, normally with a spliced eye one end.

Mooring

We produce and supply bespoke Mooring lines for all types of vessels including, Sailing Yachts, Motor Boats, Superyachts, Supertankers, Cruise liners.

Material

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP), also known as Polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene. Polypropylene has a melting point of 160 °C and the fibre floats. Various forms of Polypropylene yarns are used to produce ropes such as Split film, Yarn construction, multifilament, and monofilament each type produces a rope with different properties and uses.

Product Markets

Industry

Lifting

Sailing

Commercial Marine

Military & Defence

Transport

Utilities

Display & Design

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