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Providing high performance synthetic solutions for mooring, tug, offshore, inland river,
PRODUCTS
Samson works closely with customers so they always receive products that
are specifically designed to meet the demands of their application.
> High performance – lightweight synthetic ropes replace wire rope, chain,
or other commodity synthetics
> Cost-effective – products improve efficiency, reduce the cost of operations,
and provide long-term value
> Safer – easier to handle, lighter products mean safer working conditions
SERVICE
Samson offers world class service and support wherever you need it. Before
you place your order until long after the rope is deployed, Samson sales and
engineering staff are on your job site or vessel to provide technical support
and customized solutions.
> Technical consultation to ensure we supply the product that best suits your needs.
> Onboard inspections, vessel surveys, and residual strength testing — that means
you get maximum service life from your rope
> On-site training in usage, inspection, handling, and retirement criteria
> Comprehensive technical support materials: owner’s manuals, technical bulletins,
inspection and repair instructions, retirement criteria, splicing instructions, and
much more at www.samsonrope.com
MANUFACTURING
Both of Samson’s state-of-the-art facilities operate the most modern
equipment available and are strategically located near major shipping ports.
> Plants are ISO certified and utilize LEAN manufacturing principles
> Lafayette, LA facility is easily accessible to the Gulf of Mexico and the offshore
engineering community
> Ferndale, WA facility is easily accessible to all ports off the Pacific,
from Alaska to Asia to Australia
EXPERIENCE
Samson’s history dates back over 125 years; developing safe, easy handling
and reliable synthetic rope solutions. We have more experience designing
and developing strength members using Dyneema® than any other
manufacturer in the world. Known for excellence and quality, we have
the experience, integrity, and reliability you can count on.
INLAND RIVER | COMMERCIAL FISHING
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Samson Research & Development SAMSON ROPES ARE
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BUILT TO MEET REAL WORLD CHALLENGES CM
COMMERCIAL
with Dyneema® than any other cordage manufacturer in the world Classification of Rope
Products by Class I and Class II
We have divided our product offering into two
classes of ropes. Class II ropes are produced
from high performance synthetic fibers that are
A tradition of strength, a legacy of innovation designed as potential replacements for wire rope
applications. Class I ropes are constructed of
Using the highest Since its inception in 1878, Samson has been committed to traditional synthetic fibers that are not designed as
technological leadership in the design and manufacturing of alternative products for wire rope replacement.
performance synthetic innovative cordage products. Using the highest performance A detailed description of Class II and Class I ropes
synthetic fibers in unique constructions, Samson engineers have is located in the Glossary of Terms on pages
fibers in unique 61–62. The designation of Class II and Class I
constantly reinvented cordage technology. We continue to expand
constructions, Samson our technology, working closely with industry to identify new
ropes to a specific product should also be used
in selecting the appropriate Samson splice and
engineers have applications and with suppliers to explore new fibers and materials. testing procedure for that product.
constantly reinvented Samson then develops specialized constructions and coatings
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
to maximize effectiveness, increase service life, and make the
cordage technology. workplace safer and more efficient. Application Highlights / Comparative Data
> Research & Development ......................4–5
> Mooring Lines....................................... 6 –9
Samson R&D: The link between technology and practical application > Chafe Gear ........................................10–11
The key to all these developments is Samson’s continuous > Tug Applications ................................12–13
commitment to research and development. Today, Samson’s R&D > Quantum-8 Case Study...................... 14–15
organization is the most advanced and best equipped in the industry. > Tug Assist/Maneuvering ..................... 16–17
Headed by Dr. Rafael Chou, the R&D team is comprised of chemical > Offshore Applications ......................... 18–19
and mechanical engineers, polymer scientists, nanotechnologists, > Inland River Applications.......................... 20
material science specialists, chemists, rope designers and industrial > Commercial Fishing Applications ............. 21
engineers. They are all backed up with testing, quality control and HIGH PERFORMANCE ROPES (CLASS II)
splicing specialists. They are equipped with the latest technology, > AmSteel®-Blue [872] ................................ 22
including the most advanced synthetic rope tensile tester in the > Neutron®-8 [867]...................................... 23
world, capable of testing break strengths up to 1.1 million pounds. > Force-8 [871] .......................................... 24
> Proton®-8 [830] ........................................ 25
The results speak for themselves… > Quantum-8 [863]..................................... 26
> Quantum-12 [873]................................... 27
All this technology results in the development of products that make
> Turbo-75 [864] ........................................ 28
real differences onboard. Recent new product introductions include > DPX®-75 [865] ......................................... 29
patented products like reduced recoil ropes and high strength > Turbo-EPX [886] ...................................... 30
marine ropes using DPX® fiber technology. Reduced recoil ropes are > Validator-12 [446] ................................... 31
designed to fail in stages, dissipating the energy of the parting line > Tech-12 [890].......................................... 31
and reducing the dangerous snap back of the parted ends, making > TrawlSteel-Blue [879] .............................. 32
work sites safer. Samson's patented use of DPX® fiber gives our > Mooring Defender [859]........................... 33
high performance ropes better grip on deck hardware like capstans STANDARD PERFORMANCE ROPES (CLASS I)
and H-bitts. That means, among other applications, tug operators ROUND PLAIT:
using H-bitts can now take full advantage of the easy handling, > RP-12 SSR-1200 [416] ............................ 35
lightweight, ultra high strength tug lines made with Dyneema®. > RP-12 Polyester [402].............................. 36
> RP-12 Ultra Blue [333]............................. 37
www.samsonrope.com – The 24/7 link between Samson and you… DOUBLE BRAID:
All our technical papers, full product descriptions and specifications, > Stable Braid [506/806] ............................ 38
splicing, handling and inspection information is available for > Super Strong [472] .................................. 39
perusing and downloading at www.samsonrope.com. 8-STRAND:
> SSR-1200-8 [263] ................................... 40
After all, it’s all part of The Samson Advantage. > Ultra Blue-8 [252] .................................... 41
> Pro-Set-8 [256] ....................................... 42
> Premium Polyester-8 [258] ...................... 43
3-STRAND:
> SSR-1200-3 [220] ................................... 40
> Ultra Blue-3 [130] .................................... 41
> Pro-Set-3 [170] ....................................... 42
> SSR-301R [226] ...................................... 43
ACCESSORIES / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
> Samthane Coatings ................................. 44
> Splicing Tools & Instructions .................... 45
> Rope Hardware................................. 46– 47
> Fiber Characteristics & Rope Constructions ....48
> Elongation Components & Definitions ...... 49
> Testing Methods ...................................... 50
> Rope Handling ......................................... 51
> Bending Radius & Winch Data ................. 52
> Winch & Sheave Data .............................. 53
> Standards for Strength & Determination.... 54
> Residual Strength .................................... 55
> Rope Inspection & Retirement ........... 56– 60
> Glossary of Terms ...............61–62
> Samson Rope Website ..............63
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Mooring Applications HIGH PERFORMANCE MOORING LINES
Samson high performance synthetic mooring lines are the proven alternative to wire rope
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APSMOORING
APPLICATIONS
Class II
®
AmSteel -Blue | PAGE 22
Quantum-8 | PAGE 26
Quantum-12 | PAGE 27
Turbo-75 | PAGE 28
DPX®-75 | PAGE 29
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Mooring Applications COMPARATIVE DATA
Size 28mm [1-1/8 in.] 32mm [1-5/16 in.] 30mm [1-1/4 in.] 28mm [1-1/8 in.] 28mm [1-1/8 in.]
Samson SRT* MBS 60.4 MT 64.7 MT 61.2 MT 55.2 MT 59.0 MT
vs. wire by Kg/100 M 47.5 Kg 56.4 Kg 57.3 Kg 345.0 Kg 345.0 Kg
size, strength
Size 36mm [1-1/2 in.] 40mm [1-5/8 in.] 40mm [1-5/8 in.] 36mm [1-1/2 in.] 36mm [1-1/2 in.]
and weight SRT* MBS 93.0 MT 96.7 MT 102.0 MT 91.2 MT 97.6 MT
Kg/100 M 76.9 Kg 87.0 Kg 99.7 Kg 570.0 Kg 570.0 Kg
Size 40mm [1-5/8 in.] 44mm [1-3/4 in.] 44mm [1-3/4 in.] 40mm [1-5/8 in.] 40mm [1-5/8 in.]
SRT* MBS 116.0 MT 115.0 MT 125.0 MT 113.0 MT 121.0 MT
Kg/100 M 97.0 Kg 105.0 Kg 120.0 Kg 704.0 Kg 704.0 Kg
Size 44mm [1-3/4 in.] 48mm [2 in.] 48mm [2 in.] 44mm [1-3/4 in.] 44mm [1-3/4 in.]
SRT* MBS 137.0 MT 134.0 MT 149.0 MT 136.0 MT 146.0 MT
Kg/100 M 117.0 Kg 124.0 Kg 138.0 Kg 851.0 Kg 851.0 Kg
Strength Comparison
STRENGTHS SHOWN IN METRIC TONNES
®
SIZE DIAMETER AmSteel®-Blue Force-8 DPX®-75 Proton-8
INCHES MILLIMETERS SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919
1-1/8 in. 28mm 60.4 MT 67.1 MT 50.9 MT 56.6 MT 51.1 MT 56.7 MT 31.3 MT 34.7 MT
1-1/4 in. 30mm 67.5 MT 75.0 MT 57.6 MT 64.0 MT 61.2 MT 68.0 MT 39.4 MT 43.8 MT
1-5/16 in. 32mm 75.2 MT 83.6 MT 64.7 MT 71.9 MT 67.4 MT 74.8 MT 47.2 MT 52.4 MT
1-3/8 in. 34mm 83.9 MT 93.2 MT 69.0 MT 76.6 MT 75.5 MT 83.9 MT 48.8 MT 54.3 MT
1-1/2 in. 36mm 93.0 MT 103.0 MT 80.0 MT 88.9 MT 85.7 MT 95.3 MT 56.7 MT 63.0 MT
1-5/8 in. 40mm 116.0 MT 128.0 MT 96.7 MT 107.0 MT 102.0 MT 113.0 MT 63.5 MT 70.6 MT
1-3/4 in. 44mm 137.0 MT 152.0 MT 115.0 MT 127.0 MT 125.0 MT 138.0 MT 86.1 MT 95.7 MT
* Spliced strength
Secondary Quantum-12
®
Proton-8 RP-12 SSR-1200
Mooring Line
Strength
Comparison
STRENGTHS SHOWN IN METRIC TONNES
SIZE DIAMETER
INCHES MILLIMETERS SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919 SRT MBS* ISO/BS EN919
1-5/8 in. 40mm 98.0 MT 109.0 MT 63.5 MT 70.6 MT 29.4 MT 32.7 MT
1-3/4 in. 44mm 125.0 MT 138.0 MT 86.1 MT 95.5 MT 34.3 MT 38.1 MT
2 in. 48mm 137.0 MT 152.0 MT 108.0 MT 120.0 MT 41.6 MT 46.3 MT
2-1/8 in. 52mm 153.0 MT 170.0 MT 126.0 MT 140.0 MT 49.0 MT 54.4 MT
2-1/4 in. 56mm 169.0 MT 188.0 MT 143.0 MT 159.0 MT 56.7 MT 63.1 MT
2-1/2 in. 60mm 225.0 MT 249.0 MT 180.0 MT 200.0 MT 64.9 MT 72.1 MT
2-5/8 in. 64mm 253.0 MT 281.0 MT 198.0 MT 219.0 MT 71.4 MT 79.4 MT
2-3/4 in. 68mm 278.0 MT 308.0 MT 212.0 MT 236.0 MT 83.3 MT 92.5 MT
3 in. 72mm 316.0 MT 352.0 MT 246.0 MT 273.0 MT 89.8 MT 99.8 MT
* Spliced strength
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APS MOORING
COMPARATIVE DATA
Samson suggests the use of braided Mooring Master P-7 (100% polyester) for
primary mooring line pendants. The efficient design of P-7 pendants allows
significant size and weight advantages over conventional 8-braid pendants;
higher strengths can allow “down-sizing.” P-7 mooring pendants meet the
recommendations of OCIMF.
P-7 mooring pendants provide the energy absorption to minimize ship excursion in a mooring system, while
holding up to the abuse of being dragged on piers and working on rough mooring hooks, cleats and bollards.
P-7 has braided polyester strength members covered by a heavy-duty polyester jacket. The core provides the
superior flex-fatigue resistance for maximum service life, while the polyester jacket provides the protection
necessary in rough working environments. P-7 pendants are available in single leg and strop configurations
and can be connected to the primary mooring line by cow-hitching the soft eyes or with a mandel shackle.
* Spliced strength
1-1/4 in. 55.0 in. 55,800 lbs. 62,000 lbs. 30mm 81.8 Kg 25.3 MT 28.1 MT
* Spliced strength
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Innovative Chafe Protection
Samson has the most innovative chafe solutions to extend the life of your synthetic ropes
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MOORING | TUG | OFFSHORE | INLAND RIVER | COMMERCIAL FISHING CHAFE CHAFE
SOLUTIONS
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Tug Applications HIGH PERFORMANCE TUG WORKING LINES
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APS TUG
APPLICATIONS
Class II
AmSteel®-Blue | PAGE 22
Neutron®-8 | PAGE 23
Proton®-8 | PAGE 25
Force-8 | PAGE 24
Quantum-12 | PAGE 27
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Samson Engineered Solutions THE SAMSON ADVANTAGE AT WORK
QUANTUM-8:
Construction: Patented 8-strand single braid with DPX®
fiber technology
Fibers: Dyneema® SK-75 and polyester
Technology: Samson DPX® fiber incorporated in surface
strands for grip, abrasion and cut resistance
Specific Gravity: 1.00 (floats)
APPLICATIONS:
> Wire replacement
> Secondary mooring lines
> Barge and dredge working lines
> Tractor tug winch lines
> Heavy lift slings
> Rig tow lines
> Lowering and lifting lines
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Q-8
QUANTUM-8
CASE STUDY
Canadian Steamship Lines (CSL) Asia has been operating a Semi Submersible
Trans-shipment Platform (SSTP) for the past seven years at Muara Pantai in Tanjung
Redeb, Berau, Indonesia. The platform is stationed 10 miles offshore, and receives
barges from the mine operation, offloading the coal to the waiting capesize vessels. The SSTP loading a bulk carrier
6,000MT to 10,000MT barges are ranged over a 60 meter span within the docking space
of the SSTP via four 40MT winches located at each corner of the platform. Each time
a barge is offloaded, another barge is docked and ranged until the bulk carrier is fully
loaded. The SSTP then moves via its own power to another bulk carrier awaiting loading.
With three to four barges docked and ranged daily, the ropes used in this operation are
subjected to very high fatigue stresses. Over the past five years, they had tried various
types of synthetic ropes, yet the longest period before failure was between 200 and 300
hours of operation.
A meeting between John Morton, Samson sales manager and Mr. Armindo Gomes, Installation of Quantum-8
technical director for CSL (Asia) resulted in a test of Quantum-8, Samson’s patented
8-strand construction using DPX® technology – a blend of Dyneema® fibers and spun
polyester fiber that provides high strength, lightweight and excellent grip for use on
winches, capstans and bitts. Favorable test results made the decision to purchase
Quantum-8 an easy one.
“…the offer of your Quantum-8 rope for trials really turned our operation around.
We have used your ropes for almost two years now, and are pleased to state that
Quantum-8 lasts 10 to 12 times longer than the traditional synthetics we had tried over
the previous five years…this brings about a huge savings in time previously incurred
for rope renewals, and the reduced diameter for the same strength of conventional
ropes have made mooring/unmooring a lot easier and faster.”
“I would not hesitate to recommend this rope to any operator.”
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Tug Assist / Maneuvering Lines
When asked what has been the most significant
technical advance to impact tug efficiency by Maritime
Reporter & Engineering News, Tom Crowley, Jr. replied:
Samson offers specific products to meet the needs of varying tug designs and bollard pulls for
conventional or tractor tugs assist/maneuvering lines that are worked off drums or H-bitts.
Our Sales and Engineering groups can assist by supplying detailed engineered solutions to improve rope
performance and safety.
2 in. 48mm 6 in. 144mm 137.0 Kg 131.0 MT 129.0 Kg 155.0 MT 134.0 Kg 184.0 MT
2-1/4 in. 56mm 7 in. 168mm 173.0 Kg 161.0 MT 173.0 Kg 219.0 MT 169.0 Kg 224.0 MT
2-5/8 in. 64mm 8 in. 192mm 235.0 Kg 216.0 MT 248.0 Kg 270.0 MT 230.0 Kg 296.0 MT
3 in. 72mm 9 in. 216mm 308.0 Kg 280.0 MT 307.0 Kg 339.0 MT 301.0 Kg 379.0 MT
3-1/4 in. 80mm 10 in. 240mm 362.0 Kg 327.0 MT 357.0 Kg 411.0 MT 353.0 Kg 453.0 MT
* Spliced strength
2 in. 48mm 6 in. 144mm 152.0 Kg 41.6 MT 147.0 Kg 108.0 MT 139.0 Kg 137.0 MT
2-1/4 in. 56mm 7 in. 168mm 202.0 Kg 56.7 MT 186.0 Kg 143.0 MT 176.0 Kg 169.0 MT
2-5/8 in. 64mm 8 in. 192mm 262.0 Kg 71.4 MT 257.0 Kg 198.0 MT 240.0 Kg 253.0 MT
3 in. 72mm 9 in. 216mm 344.0 Kg 93.9 MT 294.0 Kg 246.0 MT 312.0 Kg 316.0 MT
3-1/4 in. 80mm 10 in. 240mm 426.0 Kg 114.0 MT 378.0 Kg 285.0 MT 366.0 Kg 348.0 MT
* Spliced strength
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Maneuvering Line Pendants APS TUG
APPLICATIONS
Pendants
* Spliced strength
1-1/4 in. 3-3/4 in. 41.0 lbs. 238,000 lbs. 30mm 18.6 Kg 108.0 MT 120.0 MT
1-5/16 in. 4 in. 48.0 lbs. 265,000 lbs. 32mm 21.8 Kg 120.0 MT 134.0 MT
1-1/2 in. 4-1/2 in. 60.0 lbs. 328,000 lbs. 36mm 27.2 Kg 149.0 MT 165.0 MT
1-5/8 in. 5 in. 78.0 lbs. 408,000 lbs. 40mm 35.4 Kg 185.0 MT 206.0 MT
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 93.0 lbs. 482,000 lbs. 44mm 42.2 Kg 219.0 MT 243.0 MT
2 in. 6 in. 111.0 lbs. 548,000 lbs. 48mm 50.4 Kg 249.0 MT 276.0 MT
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 134.0 lbs. 658,000 lbs. 52mm 60.8 Kg 298.0 MT 332.0 MT
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 153.0 lbs. 774,000 lbs. 56mm 69.4 Kg 351.0 MT 390.0 MT
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 186.0 lbs. 847,000 lbs. 60mm 84.4 Kg 384.0 MT 427.0 MT
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 214.0 lbs. 953,000 lbs. 64mm 97.1 Kg 432.0 MT 480.0 MT
Strop to main line connection.
* Spliced strength
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Offshore Applications HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC ROPE SOLUTIONS
When you need to go deep – wire and cable won't get you there,
OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS:
> Mooring tethers
> Working lines
> Heavy lift slings
> Rig tow lines
> Wire replacement winch lines
> Lowering and lifting lines
> Messenger pick-up lines
> Seismic towing array
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APS
OFFSHORE
APPLICATIONS
Neutron®-8 | PAGE 23
Proton®-8 | PAGE 25
Quantum-8 | PAGE 26
Quantum-12 | PAGE 27
Samson high performance synthetics meet the
newest demands of the offshore industry
Turbo-75 | PAGE 28
Deepwater exploration and operation Our staff of application and sales
have become commonplace in today’s engineers works directly with customers
offshore industry. Samson high to meet those needs with products
performance synthetics provide the designed, manufactured, and tested to
enabling technology that make reaching solve critical offshore problems. Samson
these new depths a reality. At 1/7th the engineers developed custom solutions for
weight of similar strength wire, these riser installation in the largest riser tower
products keep deck loads low, reduce yet installed (the Enfield riser tower in Class I
strain on winches, provide easier handling Australia), and are engineering riser hold Stable Braid | PAGE 38
and a margin of safety that is unrivalled by back tethers for sub-sea installations.
traditional technologies. Lightweight ropes
But it’s not just the custom applications Super Strong | PAGE 39
require fewer crew for handling
and significantly reduce the time that get Samson engineers on-site
required for most operations. They’re on hand for installations and Ultra Blue-8 | PAGE 41
crew training in maintenance, splicing
Deepwater lowering and lifting lines, and inspection procedures. Samson’s
mooring tethers, anchor retrieval lines, professionals provide on-site inspections
riser winch lines, lifting slings, tow lines and lab testing to update and assess
and bridles all benefit from technology retirement criteria to ensure the longest
engineered by Samson to meet the service life and safety of all our products.
needs of this demanding industry. And It’s all part of The Samson Advantage Chafe Protection
with production and engineering staff – the most complete package of High Performance Chafe Solutions
strategically located near the Gulf of technology, experience, state-of-the-art PAGES 10 –11
Mexico, we provide service that is manufacturing, and customer service
second to none. in the business.
Critical applications depend on
superior engineering
With the most advanced R&D department
in the business, our product line is
positioned to lead the way in reaching
the needs of the offshore industry. But
there are always problems best solved
by product designed on a project-by-
project basis.
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Inland River Applications HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC
ROPE SOLUTIONS
And if that isn’t enough, we also offer the best advice in the field
Experienced application and sales engineers that know both the ropes and
the industry can assist in determining the best product for your working
routines. They also assist with installations, advise on proper fairing of
existing equipment, train crews in splicing and inspecting the ropes to ensure
the longest service life. It’s all part of The Samson Advantage.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC
ROPE SOLUTIONS Commercial Fish Applications
When it comes to abusive, demanding and punishing environments for rope…
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12
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
AmSteel-Blue
®
The best all-around rope made with Dyneema®, a direct replacement for
Product Code: 872
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
3/16 in. 9/16 in. 1.0 lbs. 4,900 lbs. 5mm 1.5 Kg 2.2 MT 2.4 MT SPECIFICATIONS:
1/4 in. 3/4 in. 1.6 lbs. 7,700 lbs. 6mm 2.4 Kg 3.5 MT 3.9 MT Specific Gravity:
5/16 in. 1 in. 2.7 lbs. 12,300 lbs. 8mm 4.0 Kg 5.6 MT 6.2 MT .98 (floats)
3/8 in. 1-1/8 in. 3.6 lbs. 17,600 lbs. 9mm 5.4 Kg 8.0 MT 8.9 MT
7/16 in. 1-1/4 in. 4.2 lbs. 21,500 lbs. 11mm 6.2 Kg 9.8 MT 10.8 MT Elastic Elongation Percentage:
1/2 in. 1-1/2 in. 6.4 lbs. 30,600 lbs. 12mm 9.5 Kg 13.9 MT 15.4 MT At % of break strength
9/16 in. 1-3/4 in. 7.9 lbs. 36,500 lbs. 14mm 11.8 Kg 16.5 MT 18.4 MT 10% .................. 0.46%
5/8 in. 2 in. 10.2 lbs. 47,500 lbs. 16mm 15.2 Kg 21.5 MT 23.9 MT 20% .................. 0.70%
3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 13.3 lbs. 58,000 lbs. 18mm 19.8 Kg 26.3 MT 29.2 MT
30% .................. 0.96%
7/8 in. 2-3/4 in. 19.6 lbs. 81,700 lbs. 22mm 29.2 Kg 37.1 MT 41.2 MT
1 in. 3 in. 21.8 lbs. 98,100 lbs. 24mm 32.4 Kg 44.5 MT 49.4 MT Splicing Procedures Required:
1-1/16 in. 3-1/4 in. 27.5 lbs. 118,000 lbs. 26mm 40.9 Kg 53.6 MT 59.6 MT > EYE SPLICE
1-1/8 in. 3-1/2 in. 31.9 lbs. 133,000 lbs. 28mm 47.5 Kg 60.4 MT 67.1 MT
12-Strand/Class II Rope
1-1/4 in. 3-3/4 in. 36.2 lbs. 149,000 lbs. 30mm 53.9 Kg 67.5 MT 75.0 MT
1-5/16 in. 4 in. 41.8 lbs. 166,000 lbs. 32mm 62.2 Kg 75.2 MT 83.6 MT > END FOR END SPLICE
1-3/8 in. 4-1/8 in. 45.0 lbs. 185,000 lbs. 34mm 67.0 Kg 83.9 MT 93.2 MT 12-Strand/Class II Rope
1-1/2 in. 4-1/2 in. 51.7 lbs. 205,000 lbs. 36mm 76.9 Kg 93.0 MT 103.0 MT
1-5/8 in. 5 in. 65.2 lbs. 255,000 lbs. 40mm 97.0 Kg 116.0 MT 128.0 MT
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 78.4 lbs. 302,000 lbs. 44mm 117.0 Kg 137.0 MT 152.0 MT
2 in. 6 in. 87.0 lbs. 343,000 lbs. 48mm 129.0 Kg 155.0 MT 173.0 MT
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 109.0 lbs. 411,000 lbs. 52mm 162.0 Kg 186.0 MT 207.0 MT
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 116.0 lbs. 484,000 lbs. 56mm 173.0 Kg 219.0 MT 244.0 MT
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 148.0 lbs. 529,000 lbs. 60mm 220.0 Kg 240.0 MT 267.0 MT
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 167.0 lbs. 595,000 lbs. 64mm 248.0 Kg 270.0 MT 300.0 MT
2-3/4 in. 8-1/2 in. 187.0 lbs. 662,000 lbs. 68mm 278.0 Kg 300.0 MT 333.0 MT
3 in. 9 in. 206.0 lbs. 748,000 lbs. 72mm 307.0 Kg 339.0 MT 377.0 MT
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 240.0 lbs. 906,000 lbs. 80mm 357.0 Kg 411.0 MT 457.0 MT
*Spliced strength Larger sizes may be available. Contact customer service for details.
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Product Code: 867
8x3
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
Patented 8x3-strand construction with a firm cross section for use on winches
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
PATENTED
8x3-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
®
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT {NEUTRON-8}
Samson pioneered the implementation of HMPE tug
assist lines with AmSteel ®-Blue. The extremely lightweight,
non-water absorbing braided ropes made with Dyneema®
have replaced wire rope or other larger circumference
and heavier polyester working lines. Products such as
AmSteel ®-Blue, Neutron®-8, and Proton®-8 allow tug
operators to handle lines with fewer crew members,
thus saving money.
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8x3
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
Force-8 Product Code: 871
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
PATENTED
8x3-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
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Product Code: 830
8
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
provides cost saving benefits in a multitude of marine applications
Proton®-8 uses Dyneema® SK-75 for high strength and low weight, FEATURES:
with a polyester overlay to provide the heat resistance and grip > High grip and heat resistance
necessary for use on bitts and capstans. Its firm, flexible, torque-free
construction performs well on both single and split drum winches. > High strength to weight ratio with low
water absorption for lightweight handling
Compared to all polyester or polyester/polypropylene combo ropes, > Flexible, torque-free 8-strand with
Proton®-8 is over twice as strong and weighs less size for size. a firm cross-section
It provides substantially better service life, is almost neutrally
buoyant, and has low water absorption for ease and speed of > Easy to field splice
handling during deployment and retrieval. The yellow Samthane
APPLICATIONS:
coating insures maximum wear resistance and service life while
making Proton®-8 highly visible. > Tractor tug winch line
®
This unique working line with Dyneema is a proven lightweight > Primary or secondary vessel mooring lines
solution to the problem of large, heavy ropes that are difficult to > Ship “tug” lines – stored on winch drum
manage, and add opportunity for crew injury. or flaked on deck
Designed for use on H-bitts and capstans for surging and rendering. > Barge tie-up lines
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
8-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength
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8
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
Quantum-8 Product Code: 863
Lightweight, high strength floating line with grip for use on H-bitts and capstans
DYNEEMA®SK-75/
POLYESTER
BLEND
8-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength
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Product Code: 873 Quantum-12
Lightweight, high strength rope that grips H-bitts and capstans
12
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength Larger sizes may be available. Contact customer service for details.
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DBDOUBLE
BRAID
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
Turbo-75 Product Code: 864
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
CORE-DEPENDENT
DOUBLE BRAID
*Spliced strength
Splicing Procedures Required:
> EYE SPLICE
Product specific
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT {TURBO-75}
Turbo-75 is designed to withstand the abuses of the most
demanding winch-based applications. The durable “turbo”
braided jacket made with Dyneema® is extremely cut and
abrasion resistant. In this core-dependant construction, the
jacket is sacrificial and protects the strength member,
a 12-strand single braid core, also made with Dyneema®.
This robust combination, with a specific gravity of .98, is still
light enough to float, yet outlasts wire in demanding
applications by 2 or 3 times.
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Product Code: 865
DB
DOUBLE
BRAID
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
technology for enhanced grip
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
CORE-DEPENDENT
DOUBLE BRAID
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DB
DOUBLE
BRAID
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
Turbo-EPX
Lightweight, high strength, round and firm winch rope
Product Code: 886
DYNEEMA®
SK-75
CORE-
DEPENDENT
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength
Product specific
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Product Code: 446 Validator-12
Designed for deepwater lifting projects and towed or
12
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
sub-surface taut array systems that require a non-floating rope
High strength and heat resistance, with low stretch and superior
Tech-12 12
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
flex-fatigue characteristics
Class II
TrawlSteel-Blue
12-strand braid made with Dyneema® and a control core of
Product Code: 879
DYNEEMA
D
DYNEE
EM A®
MA
SK
S
SK-75
K-7
2-STRAO
112-STRAND
2-STR
STRAN
AND
TROL
TR
ROL C
CONTROL COR
COREREE
R
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Product Code: 859 Mooring Defender
The first lightweight braided mooring line with proven
12
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class II
reduced recoil risk
Mooring Defender is a 12-strand mooring line made with Dyneema® based on FEATURES:
Samson’s unique, patented reduced recoil technology. Polyester fibers on the > Excellent UV resistance
surface of the rope provide a high coefficient of friction, resulting in better grip.
Dangerous ‘snap back’, inherent to traditionally designed ropes, can cause > Easy to inspect, splice or repair
onboard ship
severe injury to rope handlers and equipment in ship mooring operations.
Engineered to meet the needs of our modern US military vessels, Mooring > Reduced recoil property are
Defender is designed to absorb the energy released by the rope when it breaks, quantified per CI 1502 standard
thus reducing the tendency of the rope to recoil. Like Samson’s other high
performance mooring ropes, Mooring Defender has high strength, superior APPLICATIONS:
abrasion resistance, and low elongation. Size for size, Mooring Defender is over > Primary and secondary
twice the strength of traditional nylons and, unlike nylon, has no wet strength mooring lines
loss. When compared to 4-strand aramid rope, Mooring Defender is more > General working lines
flexible, has better UV resistance, is lighter weight, and will not hockle. > SVMS component
When Mooring Defender is subjected to excessive tension loads, the lower
elongating fibers will break first, transferring the load to the remaining specially
designed control strands. This creates an indication of rope failure before the
rope becomes completely separated. In a conventional rope, the rope will break
without warning, causing unpredictable and potentially dangerous movements
of the broken ends.
DYNEEMA®
SK-75 /
POLYESTER
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
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Rope Classifications
Understanding Samson's
n's Class I and Class II rope ca
categories
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Product Code: 416 RP-12 SSR-1200
Our best blended rope, a 12-strand braid with the wear resistance and
RP
ROUND
PLAIT
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
strength of an all polyester rope with significantly less handling weight
RP-12 SSR-1200 uses a unique design that combines polyester fiber FEATURES:
with our proprietary Ultra Blue bi-polymer fiber in each yarn of the > High wear resistance on
strand. The lightweight Ultra Blue fiber does not absorb water adding H-bitts and capstans
significant dry and wet working weight advantages.
> Good heat resistance for
RP-12 SSR-1200 has a smooth, non-rotational construction with an rendering on H-bitts or capstans
excellent coefficient of friction for working off H-bitts for tug assist lines > Firm, smooth running flexibility
on conventional tugs or tractor tugs without winch drums. A special
marine finish is added to enhance RP-12 SSR-1200’s performance.
> 15 –18% lighter than 100%
polyester ropes
APPLICATIONS:
> Secondary mooring winch lines
> Tug boat H-bitt working lines
> Barge/dredge working lines
> ATB working lines
POLYESTER/
ULTRA BLUE
FIBER BLEND
12-STRAND
ROUND PLAIT
CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS: 3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 16.0 lbs. 14,400 lbs. 18mm 23.8 Kg 6.5 MT 7.3 MT
7/8 in. 2-3/4 in. 24.0 lbs. 21,600 lbs. 22mm 35.7 Kg 9.8 MT 10.9 MT
Specific Gravity: 1 in. 3 in. 27.0 lbs. 25,200 lbs. 24mm 40.2 Kg 11.4 MT 12.7 MT
1.20 1-1/8 in. 3-1/2 in. 35.0 lbs. 32,400 lbs. 28mm 52.1 Kg 14.7 MT 16.3 MT
Elastic Elongation Percentage: 1-1/4 in. 3-3/4 in. 39.0 lbs. 37,800 lbs. 30mm 58.0 Kg 17.1 MT 19.1 MT
1-5/16 in. 4 in. 47.0 lbs. 43,200 lbs. 32mm 69.9 Kg 19.6 MT 21.8 MT
At % of break strength 1-1/2 in. 4-1/2 in. 60.0 lbs. 54,000 lbs. 36mm 89.3 Kg 24.5 MT 27.2 MT
10% ..................... 1.46% 1-5/8 in. 5 in. 72.0 lbs. 64,800 lbs. 40mm 107.0 Kg 29.4 MT 32.7 MT
20% ..................... 2.58% 1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 84.0 lbs. 75,600 lbs. 44mm 125.0 Kg 34.3 MT 38.1 MT
30% ..................... 4.04% 2 in. 6 in. 102.0 lbs. 91,800 lbs. 48mm 152.0 Kg 41.6 MT 46.3 MT
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 120.0 lbs. 108,000 lbs. 52mm 179.0 Kg 49.0 MT 54.4 MT
Splicing Procedures Required: 2-1/4 in. 7 in. 136.0 lbs. 125,000 lbs. 56mm 202.0 Kg 56.7 MT 63.1 MT
> EYE SPLICE 2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 160.0 lbs. 147,000 lbs. 60mm 238.0 Kg 66.5 MT 73.9 MT
Round Plait/Class I Rope 2-5/8 in. 8 in. 176.0 lbs. 158,000 lbs. 64mm 262.0 Kg 71.4 MT 79.4 MT
> END FOR END SPLICE 2-3/4 in. 8-1/2 in. 199.0 lbs. 184,000 lbs. 68mm 296.0 Kg 83.3 MT 92.5 MT
3 in. 9 in. 231.0 lbs. 207,000 lbs. 72mm 344.0 Kg 93.9 MT 104.0 MT
Round Plait/Class I Rope
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 286.0 lbs. 252,000 lbs. 80mm 426.0 Kg 114.0 MT 127.0 MT
3-5/8 in. 11 in. 342.0 lbs. 306,000 lbs. 88mm 509.0 Kg 139.0 MT 154.0 MT
4 in. 12 in. 413.0 lbs. 369,000 lbs. 96mm 615.0 Kg 167.0 MT 186.0 MT
*Spliced strength
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RPROUND
PLAIT
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
RP-12 Polyester
A durable 12-strand work horse with excellent flex-fatigue life
Product Code: 402
FEATURES: RP-12 Polyester has been a standard of performance for years in the
> Low elastic or working elongation tug and mooring industry. The firm strand and smooth construction of
this product with low elongation/high tenacity polyester fiber create a
> High strength durable work horse that has excellent flex-fatigue life.
> Excellent working flexibility
The round plait construction allows a conforming surface contact.
APPLICATIONS: The all polyester fiber content creates excellent rendering capabilities
while giving positive working control. For installing eye splices,
> Tug H-bitt or winch working lines RP-12 Polyester is easily tuck spliced.
> ATB working lines
> Mooring pendants
> Shock pendants
HEAT RESISTANT
POLYESTER
FIBER
12-STRAND
ROUND PLAIT
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength
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Product Code: 333 RP-12 Ultra-Blue
Proprietary bi-polymer olefin in a firm, round 12-strand with more than
RP
ROUND
PLAIT
12-STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
twice the wear life of standard polypropylene
APPLICATIONS:
> Floating emergency barge trailer lines
> Mooring lines
> Tug and barge tie-up lines
> Tug stern hawser
PROPRIETARY
ULTRA BLUE
FIBER
12-STRAND
ROUND PLAIT
CONSTRUCTION
*Spliced strength
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DB
DOUBLE
BRAID
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
Stable Braid
A time proven, tough 100% polyester double braid with
Product Code: 506 (Uncoated); 806 (Samthane Coated)
FEATURES: Samson Parallay construction orients all fibers to the axis of the rope
> High wear and heat resistance for maximum strength and wear resistance. The braided core and
cover both contribute to the strength and firm hand, while remaining
> Excellent flex-fatigue service life fully spliceable. This product works very well on winch drums or has
> Firm flexibility the non-rotational flexibility to be faked on deck for deep anchor
> Low working elongation deployment. It has shown its durability and stowage flexibility on
> Sizes above 5/8" have a traction winch towing applications utilizing below deck rope lockers.
Pro-Gard marine finish and Stable Braid is a time proven, tough rope with excellent controlled
conform to U.S. Military working elongation.
specification #MIL-DTL-24677
APPLICATIONS:
> Traction winch tow lines
> Constant tension winch mooring lines
> Secondary mooring lines
> Deep water anchoring or lifting lines
HIGH STRENGTH
POLYESTER
FIBER
DOUBLE BRAID
PARALLAY
CONSTRUCTION
1/4 in. 3/4 in. 2.1 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 6mm 3.1 Kg 0.89 MT 0.99 MT SPECIFICATIONS:
5/16 in. 1 in. 3.2 lbs. 3,100 lbs. 8mm 4.8 Kg 1.4 MT 1.5 MT
Specific Gravity:
3/8 in. 1-1/8 in. 4.5 lbs. 4,800 lbs. 9mm 6.7 Kg 2.2 MT 2.4 MT
1.38
7/16 in. 1-1/4 in. 6.1 lbs. 6,500 lbs. 11mm 9.1 Kg 3.0 MT 3.3 MT
1/2 in. 1-1/2 in. 8.2 lbs. 8,800 lbs. 12mm 12.2 Kg 4.0 MT 4.5 MT Elastic Elongation Percentage:
9/16 in. 1-3/4 in. 11.0 lbs. 11,300 lbs. 14mm 16.4 Kg 5.1 MT 5.7 MT At % of break strength
5/8 in. 2 in. 14.0 lbs. 13,900 lbs. 16mm 20.8 Kg 6.3 MT 7.0 MT 10% ....................1.1%
3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 18.0 lbs. 17,300 lbs. 18mm 26.8 Kg 7.9 MT 8.7 MT 20% ................... 1.7%
7/8 in. 2-3/4 in. 27.1 lbs. 25,400 lbs. 22mm 40.3 Kg 11.5 MT 12.8 MT
30% ................... 2.7%
1 in. 3 in. 34.0 lbs. 33,300 lbs. 24mm 50.6 Kg 15.1 MT 16.8 MT
1-1/8 in. 3-1/2 in. 45.3 lbs. 41,000 lbs. 28mm 67.4 Kg 18.6 MT 20.6 MT Splicing Procedures Required:
1-1/4 in. 3-3/4 in. 53.9 lbs. 48,700 lbs. 30mm 80.2 Kg 22.1 MT 24.5 MT > EYE SPLICE
1-5/16 in. 4 in. 60.8 lbs. 55,000 lbs. 32mm 90.5 Kg 24.9 MT 27.7 MT Double Braid/Class I Rope
1-1/2 in. 4-1/2 in. 73.3 lbs. 63,800 lbs. 36mm 109.0 Kg 29.0 MT 32.2 MT
1-5/8 in. 5 in. 85.9 lbs. 74,100 lbs. 40mm 128.0 Kg 33.6 MT 37.4 MT > END FOR END SPLICE
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 104.0 lbs. 88,400 lbs. 44mm 155.0 Kg 40.1 MT 44.6 MT Double Braid/Class I Rope
2 in. 6 in. 124.0 lbs. 105,000 lbs. 48mm 185.0 Kg 47.8 MT 53.1 MT
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 147.0 lbs. 123,000 lbs. 52mm 219.0 Kg 55.9 MT 62.1 MT
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 173.0 lbs. 141,000 lbs. 56mm 257.0 Kg 64.0 MT 71.1 MT
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 196.0 lbs. 162,000 lbs. 60mm 292.0 Kg 73.3 MT 81.4 MT
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 225.0 lbs. 180,000 lbs. 64mm 335.0 Kg 81.7 MT 90.8 MT
2-3/4 in. 8-1/2 in. 246.0 lbs. 199,000 lbs. 68mm 366.0 Kg 90.2 MT 100.0 MT
3 in. 9 in. 300.0 lbs. 236,000 lbs. 72mm 446.0 Kg 107.0 MT 119.0 MT
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 375.0 lbs. 292,000 lbs. 80mm 558.0 Kg 132.0 MT 147.0 MT
3-5/8 in. 11 in. 450.0 lbs. 346,000 lbs. 88mm 670.0 Kg 157.0 MT 174.0 MT
4 in. 12 in. 525.0 lbs. 400,000 lbs. 96mm 781.0 Kg 181.0 MT 201.0 MT
4-1/4 in. 13 in. 589.0 lbs. 453,000 lbs. 104mm 876.0 Kg 206.0 MT 228.0 MT
4-5/8 in. 14 in. 689.0 lbs. 524,000 lbs. 112mm 1,025.0 Kg 238.0 MT 264.0 MT
5 in. 15 in. 788.0 lbs. 593,000 lbs. 120mm 1,173.0 Kg 269.0 MT 299.0 MT
*Spliced strength
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Product Code: 472
Double braided nylon rope with high strength, high stretch and shock mitigation
Super Strong DB
DOUBLE
BRAID
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
Samson Parallay construction orients all fibers to the axis of the FEATURES:
rope for maximum strength and wear resistance. The braided core > High energy absorption/shock
and cover both contribute to the strength and firm hand, while mitigation
remaining fully spliceable. This product works very well on capstans
> Excellent wear resistance
or has the non-rotational flexibility to be flaked on deck for deep
buoy anchor deployment. It has shown its durability and stowage > Highly flexible – easy to handle
flexibility on traction winch towing applications utilizing below deck > High strength to weight ratio
rope lockers. > Certain sizes meet U.S. Military
Super Strong has a long history of reliable performance that has specifications MIL-DTL-24050E
met the strength and energy absorption requirements for diverse
dynamic applications in the commercial marine industry. APPLICATIONS:
> Mooring lines
> Tow lines
> Deep water buoy anchor lines
> Towed array stretcher
HIGH STRENGTH
NYLON FIBER
DOUBLE BRAID
PARALLAY
CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS: 1/4 in. 3/4 in. 1.6 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 6mm 2.4 Kg 0.89 MT 0.99 MT
5/16 in. 1 in. 2.6 lbs. 2,900 lbs. 8mm 3.9 Kg 1.3 MT 1.5 MT
Specific Gravity:
3/8 in. 1-1/8 in. 3.7 lbs. 4,200 lbs. 9mm 5.5 Kg 1.9 MT 2.1 MT
1.14 7/16 in. 1-1/4 in. 5.1 lbs. 5,600 lbs. 11mm 7.6 Kg 2.5 MT 2.8 MT
Elastic Elongation Percentage: 1/2 in. 1-1/2 in. 6.6 lbs. 7,300 lbs. 12mm 9.8 Kg 3.3 MT 3.7 MT
5/8 in. 2 in. 12.0 lbs. 12,900 lbs. 16mm 17.9 Kg 5.9 MT 6.5 MT
At % of break strength
3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 15.0 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 18mm 22.3 Kg 7.2 MT 8.1 MT
10% ....................3.0% 7/8 in. 2-3/4 in. 22.0 lbs. 24,700 lbs. 22mm 32.7 Kg 11.2 MT 12.4 MT
20% ....................5.3% 1 in. 3 in. 26.0 lbs. 30,600 lbs. 24mm 38.7 Kg 13.9 MT 15.4 MT
30% ................... 6.7% 1-1/8 in. 3-1/2 in. 36.0 lbs. 38,300 lbs. 28mm 53.6 Kg 17.4 MT 19.3 MT
1-1/4 in. 3-3/4 in. 41.0 lbs. 44,200 lbs. 30mm 61.0 Kg 20.0 MT 22.3 MT
Splicing Procedures Required: 1-5/16 in. 4 in. 43.5 lbs. 50,400 lbs. 32mm 64.7 Kg 22.9 MT 25.4 MT
> EYE SPLICE 1-1/2 in. 4-1/2 in. 60.0 lbs. 64,300 lbs. 36mm 89.3 Kg 29.1 MT 32.4 MT
Double Braid/Class I Rope 1-5/8 in. 5 in. 74.0 lbs. 78,200 lbs. 40mm 110.0 Kg 35.5 MT 39.4 MT
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 89.0 lbs. 96,800 lbs. 44mm 132.0 Kg 43.7 MT 48.5 MT
> END FOR END SPLICE
2 in. 6 in. 106.0 lbs. 111,000 lbs. 48mm 158.0 Kg 50.5 MT 56.1 MT
Double Braid/Class I Rope
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 124.0 lbs. 132,000 lbs. 52mm 185.0 Kg 59.7 MT 66.3 MT
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 144.0 lbs. 150,000 lbs. 56mm 214.0 Kg 68.2 MT 75.8 MT
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 165.0 lbs. 172,000 lbs. 60mm 246.0 Kg 77.9 MT 86.5 MT
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 188.0 lbs. 196,000 lbs. 64mm 280.0 Kg 88.7 MT 98.5 MT
2-3/4 in. 8-1/2 in. 212.0 lbs. 218,000 lbs. 68mm 315.0 Kg 99.1 MT 110.0 MT
3 in. 9 in. 238.0 lbs. 243,000 lbs. 72mm 354.0 Kg 110.0 MT 123.0 MT
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 294.0 lbs. 289,000 lbs. 80mm 437.0 Kg 131.0 MT 146.0 MT
3-5/8 in. 11 in. 356.0 lbs. 353,000 lbs. 88mm 530.0 Kg 160.0 MT 178.0 MT
4 in. 12 in. 423.0 lbs. 425,000 lbs. 96mm 629.0 Kg 193.0 MT 214.0 MT
4-1/4 in. 13 in. 497.0 lbs. 479,000 lbs. 104mm 740.0 Kg 217.0 MT 242.0 MT
4-5/8 in. 14 in. 576.0 lbs. 549,000 lbs. 112mm 857.0 Kg 249.0 MT 277.0 MT
5 in. 15 in. 662.0 lbs. 622,000 lbs. 120mm 985.0 Kg 282.0 MT 314.0 MT
*Spliced strength
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8
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
SSR-1200-8
A blended 8-strand with the wear resistance and strength of a
Product Code: 263
Size Size Weight SRT Size Weight SRT ISO/BS EN919 SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter Circumference Per 100 FT. MBS* Diameter Per 100 M MBS* MBS
INCHES INCHES POUNDS POUNDS MILLIMETERS KILOGRAMS METRIC TONNES METRIC TONNES Specific Gravity:
1-5/8 in. 5 in. 68.0 lbs. 61,200 lbs. 40mm 101.0 Kg 27.8 MT 30.8 MT 1.20
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 78.4 lbs. 71,100 lbs. 44mm 117.0 Kg 32.3 MT 35.8 MT
2 in. 6 in. 99.0 lbs. 89,100 lbs. 48mm 147.0 Kg 40.4 MT 44.9 MT Elastic Elongation Percentage:
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 111.0 lbs. 99,000 lbs. 52mm 166.0 Kg 44.9 MT 49.9 MT At % of break strength
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 129.0 lbs. 113,000 lbs. 56mm 192.0 Kg 51.4 MT 57.2 MT 10%....................1.4%
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 156.0 lbs. 135,000 lbs. 60mm 232.0 Kg 61.2 MT 68.0 MT
20%....................2.8%
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 170.0 lbs. 148,000 lbs. 64mm 253.0 Kg 67.0 MT 74.4 MT
3 in. 9 in. 221.0 lbs. 191,000 lbs. 72mm 328.0 Kg 86.5 MT 96.2 MT 30%....................3.4%
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 263.0 lbs. 227,000 lbs. 80mm 391.0 Kg 103.0 MT 114.0 MT Splicing Procedures Required:
3-5/8 in. 11 in. 327.0 lbs. 281,000 lbs. 88mm 486.0 Kg 127.0 MT 142.0 MT
> EYE SPLICE
4 in. 12 in. 397.0 lbs. 337,000 lbs. 96mm 591.0 Kg 153.0 MT 170.0 MT
8-Strand/Class I Rope
*Spliced strength
> END FOR END SPLICE
8-Strand/Class I Rope
3
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
SSR-1200-3 Product Code: 220
*Spliced strength
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Product Code: 252 Ultra Blue-8
Higher strength and more than double the wear life of
8
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
standard 8-strand polypropylene
Class I
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8
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
Pro-Set-8
100% nylon 8-strand, with full life flexibility for ease of
Product Code: 256
1-5/8 in. 5 in. 69.3 lbs. 61,200 lbs. 40mm 103.0 Kg 27.8 MT 30.8 MT
SPECIFICATIONS:
1-3/4 in. 5-1/2 in. 86.5 lbs. 75,600 lbs. 44mm 129.0 Kg 34.3 MT 38.1 MT
2 in. 6 in. 99.0 lbs. 86,700 lbs. 48mm 147.0 Kg 39.3 MT 43.7 MT
Specific Gravity:
2-1/8 in. 6-1/2 in. 114.0 lbs. 98,100 lbs. 52mm 169.0 Kg 44.5 MT 49.4 MT 1.14
2-1/4 in. 7 in. 134.0 lbs. 117,000 lbs. 56mm 200.0 Kg 53.1 MT 59.0 MT Elastic Elongation Percentage:
2-1/2 in. 7-1/2 in. 155.0 lbs. 131,000 lbs. 60mm 231.0 Kg 59.6 MT 66.2 MT
At % of break strength
2-5/8 in. 8 in. 175.0 lbs. 149,000 lbs. 64mm 260.0 Kg 67.4 MT 74.8 MT
10% .................. 5.0%
2-3/4 in. 8-1/2 in. 197.0 lbs. 167,000 lbs. 68mm 293.0 Kg 75.9 MT 84.4 MT
3 in. 9 in. 219.0 lbs. 185,000 lbs. 72mm 326.0 Kg 83.7 MT 93.0 MT
20% ................ 10.2%
3-1/4 in. 10 in. 275.0 lbs. 232,000 lbs. 80mm 409.0 Kg 105.0 MT 117.0 MT 30% ................ 12.0%
3-5/8 in. 11 in. 325.0 lbs. 274,000 lbs. 88mm 484.0 Kg 124.0 MT 138.0 MT Splicing Procedures Required:
4 in. 12 in. 396.0 lbs. 329,000 lbs. 96mm 589.0 Kg 149.0 MT 166.0 MT > EYE SPLICE
4-1/4 in. 13 in. 464.0 lbs. 387,000 lbs. 104mm 690.0 Kg 176.0 MT 195.0 MT
8-Strand/Class I Rope
4-5/8 in. 14 in. 542.0 lbs. 457,000 lbs. 112mm 806.0 Kg 207.0 MT 230.0 MT
5 in. 15 in. 615.0 lbs. 518,000 lbs. 120mm 915.0 Kg 235.0 MT 261.0 MT > END FOR END SPLICE
5-1/4 in. 16 in. 703.0 lbs. 581,000 lbs. 128mm 1,046.0 Kg 263.0 MT 293.0 MT 8-Strand/Class I Rope
5-1/2 in. 17 in. 797.0 lbs. 628,000 lbs. 136mm 1,186.0 Kg 285.0 MT 317.0 MT
6 in. 18 in. 896.0 lbs. 718,000 lbs. 144mm 1,330.0 Kg 326.0 MT 362.0 MT
*Spliced strength
3
STRAND
CONSTRUCTION
Class I
Pro-Set-3
A premium four-stage 100% nylon rope
Product Code: 170
*Spliced strength
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Product Code: 226
Class I
*Spliced strength
Class I
marine applications that require a non-floating rope
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REF
REFERENCE
Coatings
Samthane Coatings
A family of abrasion resistant coatings specifically formulated to
match end-user requirements and specific rope constructions
Samthane (Type F)
Samthane (Type F) is a spliceable coating specially formulated for
coating high modulus fibers and olefin/polyester blend ropes. Physical
properties are the same as for Type A coating. Coating adds
approximately 3% to 5% weight to the line.
Samthane (Type C)
Samthane (Type C) is a non-spliceable jacket coating usually
applied to specific sections of a line which will be subjected to extreme
abrasion. The coating is very tough, with excellent resistance to
cutting. It is usually applied to a thickness of 1/8" or more, which has
a stiffening effect on the rope. This coating is applied to pre-spliced
ropes and may also be used for thimble encapsulation.
Samthane (Type S)
Samthane (Type S) is a spliceable coating used on high modulus
fiber and polyester fiber ropes. This coating adds firmness and greatly
improves wear life. The coating will add approximately 3% to 5%
weight to the rope.
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Rope Splicing
Samson provides the most comprehensive splice instructions in the industry
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Splicing
Short Section
SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS:
The most current and up-to-date splicing instructions
for products listed in the catalog are available online at:
www.samsonrope.com.
Splicing Kits:
As depicted in the catalog, our rope constructions are stated The Samson Splice Training Kit
comes complete with a fid,
as Class I and Class II ropes (see glossary of terms) and pusher, instructions for a
each type of rope class requires unique splicing procedures. double braid eye splice
For decades Samson has been known for supplying the most and two lengths of
double braided ropes.
comprehensive splice instructions in the industry. Our new
manual is no exception. Get your own copy today.
Splicing Manual:
Call customer service
(360.384.4669) to order The Samson Splicing Kit comes with
your copy or available 5 aluminum tubular fids (size range
for download at 1/4" through 1/2" diameter)
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HW
HARDWARE
Thimbles
Rope Hardware
Nylite Product Code: 964
E
D Size Spool Spool Pin*
SHACKLE Inside Diameter Outside Diameter DIA. A B C D E F G
-1 .46 in. 1.50 in. .44 in. .88 in. 1.08 in. 1.11 in. 2.41 in. .38 in. 1.99 in. 2.34 in.
SHEILD
A B -2 .58 in. 1.75 in. .56 in. 1.13 in. 1.21 in. 1.38 in. 3.11 in. .50 in. 2.38 in. 2.88 in.
-3 .64 in. 2.25 in. .63 in. 1.38 in. 1.61 in. 1.77 in. 3.54 in. .56 in. 3.02 in. 3.70 in.
SPOOL -4 .89 in. 3.00 in. .88 in. 1.75 in. 1.9 in. 2.29 in. 4.70 in. .75 in. 3.79 in. 4.71 in.
F
C -5 1.02 in. 3.75 in. 1.00 in. 2.13 in. 2.15 in. 2.85 in. 5.55 in. .88 in. 4.85 in. 5.95 in.
PATENT PENDING -6 1.54 in. 5.00 in. 1.50 in. 2.63 in. 3.14 in. 3.80 in. 7.75 in. 1.37 in. 6.30 in. 7.85 in.
-7 1.75 in. 6.25 in. 1.63 in. 3.25 in. 3.75 in. 4.80 in. 8.90 in. 1.50 in. 7.93 in. 9.89 in.
-8 2.00 in. 7.25 in. 1.75 in. 3.75 in. 4.13 in. 5.61 in. 10.13 in. 1.75 in. 9.24 in. 11.47 in.
SLEEVE G -9 2.25 in. 9.00 in. 2.00 in. 4.63 in. 5.06 in. 6.95 in. 12.15 in. 2.00 in. 11.45 in. 14.28 in.
ROPE
*Sizes 1 – 5 are supplied with jam nuts and cotter pins. Larger sizes have cotter pins and standard nuts.
C E
D
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Rope Hardware HW HARDWARE
Thimbles
Lashed Thimble
*Working Load Limit: The working load limit included the combination af all applied loads, static and dynamic, based on normal service.
www.samsonrope.com The WLL does not represent the loss of strength in the bushing or rope due to creep and other mechanical, chemical and environmental factors.
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Fiber Data
Fiber Characteristics
FIBER STRENGTH COMPARISON OF FIBER CHARACTERISTICS
RETENTION AFTER (using nylon as a basis of 1.0)
CHEMICAL IMMERSION
GENERIC FIBER TYPE NYLON POLYESTER POLYPROPYLENE HMPE LCP ARAMID PBO
(Dyneema® strength retention
after 6-months immersion) Tenacity (g/den)1 7.5 – 10.5 7 – 10 6.5 32 (SK-60) 23 – 26 28 42
40 (SK-75)
AGENT HMPE Elongation2 15 – 28% 12 – 18% 18 – 22% 3.6% 3.3% 4.6% 2.5%
Sea Water 100%
Coefficient of .12 – .15 .12 - .15 .15 - .22 .05 – .07 .12 – .15 .12 – .15 .18
Hydraulic Fluid 100% Friction3
Kerosene 100%
Melting Point 425°– 480°– 330° F 300° F 625° F 930° F* 1200° F*
Gasoline 100% 490° F 500° F
Glacial Acetic Acid 100%
Critical 325° F 350° F 250° F 150° F 300° F 520° F 750° F
1 M Hydrochloric Acid 100% Temperature4
5 M Sodium Hydroxide 100%
Specific Gravity 1.14 1.38 .91 .98 1.40 1.39 1.56
Ammonium Hydroxide (29%) 100%
Hypophosphite Solution (5%) 100% Cold-Flow (Creep)5 Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible
In Mooring Line Use to high to high
Perchloroethylene 100%
10% Detergent Solution 100%
* Char temperature – does not melt
Bleach 91%
1 TENACITY is the measurement of the resistance of fiber to breaking.
2 ELONGATION refers to percent elongation of fiber at break.
3 COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION is based on reluctance to slip or slide.
4 CRITICAL TEMPERATURE is defined as the point at which degradation is caused
by temperature alone.
5 COLD FLOW (CREEP) is defined as fiber deformation (elongation) due to molecular slippage under a
constant static loading situation. Fibers that have this inherent characteristic will display extremely low or
negligible creep if minor fluctuations occur in the rate and/or frequency of load levels. In rope form, this would
apply to polypropylene, polyethylene and HMPE fibers such as Spectra® and Dyneema® fiber.
ROPE CONSTRUCTION
3-Strand Both Class I and Class II ropes can be produced
in various rope constructions such as: 3-strand,
8-strand, 8x3-strand, 12-strand, double braids,
or core-dependent braids.
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Elastic Elongation REF
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Stretch
ELONGATION (STRETCH)
ELASTIC ELONGATION (E.E): Refers to the portion of stretch or extension of a rope that is immediately recoverable after
the load on the rope is released. This recoverable tendency is a primary result of the fiber (or fibers) used as opposed
to the rope construction. Each type of synthetic fiber inherently displays a unique degree of elasticity. Relatively,
HMPE fiber has an extremely low elasticity compared to nylon fiber.
HYSTERESIS: Refers to a recoverable portion of stretch or extension over a period of time after a load is released. In
measuring elastic recovery it is the recovery that occurs immediately when a load is removed; thereafter, a remaining
small percentage of elastic recovery will occur slowly and gradually over a period of hours or days. This retardation in
recovery is measured on a length/time scale and is known as hysteresis or recovery over time.
PERMANENT EXTENSION (P.E.) WHILE WORKING: The amount of extension which exists when stress is removed but
no time is given for hysteresis recovery. It includes the non-recoverable and hysteresis extension as one value and
represents any increase in the length of a rope in a constant working situation such as during repeated surges in
towing or other similar cyclical operations.
The percentage of P.E. over the working load range is generally in order of four or six percent for braided ropes and
two to three times as much for plaited. However, it will vary slightly with different fibers and rope constructions.
Allowances must be made for this factor in applications such as sub-surface mooring or when using devices that
demand precise depth location and measurement.
PERMANENT EXTENSION (P.E.) AFTER RELAXED: That portion of extension which, due to construction deformation
(compacting of braid and helical changes) and some plastic deformation of the yarn fibers, prevents the rope from
returning to its original length.
CREEP (COLD FLOW): Fiber deformation (elongation) due to molecular slippage under a constant, static loading situation.
Fibers with this inherent characteristic display extremely low or negligible creep if minor fluctuations occur in the rate
and/or frequency of load levels. In rope form, this would apply to polypropylene, polyethylene and HMPE fibers.
STRETCH ON A
LOADED ROPE
Several
over time
3 ft.
hours
later...
ELASTIC ELONGATION
Immediately recoverable
5 ft.
Load
Released
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Samson R&D
Testing Methods and Specifications
A WORD ABOUT PUBLISHED STRENGTHS AND TESTING:
Because our ropes are asked to perform in the real world, our published strengths and test
results reflect as accurately as possible the conditions under which they are intended to be used.
Since nearly all ropes in actual use are terminated with a splice, publishing unspliced strengths
does not allow the customer to select the appropriate size and strength rope for his application,
and to assure the utmost in safety and length of service life. Throughout this catalog, and
wherever SRT strengths are noted, all published data are for spliced ropes. This ensures that you
are selecting sizes and strengths based on real world conditions. When comparing our data to
other strengths, please ensure that spliced strengths are used.
Samson was one of the first U.S. rope manufacturers to receive Based on our Quality Assurance Program, Samson has received
ISO 9001 certification, a natural progression of our existing product type approval certifications from:
Quality Assurance Program that incorporates: ABS – American Bureau of Shipping
> Integrated product development and production software that NK – Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
translates engineering specifications into production orders for manufacturing DNV – Det Norske Veritas
> Specialized production documents for processing high modulus fibers Product certifications are available upon request with
> Standardized procedures for inspection, analysis, and testing of order placement. As a long standing active member
in-process product as well as finished goods of the Cordage Institute, Samson has been a major
> Individual specifications for all products contributor in developing standards and specifications
on behalf of the Cordage Institute.
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Rope Handling REF
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Rope Handling
If, on the other hand, the line is continuously hauled over a winch in a clockwise direction,
the rope lay is shortened and the rope becomes stiff and will kink readily.
To avoid detrimental conditions, the direction of turns over the winch should be alternated
regularly. Clockwise turns are recommended for the initial use of a new line. If this practice
is observed, the original rope balance will be maintained and the lines will have a much
longer useful life.
In these examples, the condition can arise in the deep sea mooring of free-rotating
buoys where a 3-strand rope will rotate until it spins and twists itself into hockles and
eventually destroys itself. The use of swivels with three-strand ocean-towing hawsers, or
transmission stringing lines, may also cause damaging hockles. The sudden release of
a heavy strain may also cause hockles or hard kinks. Excessive turns can cause kinking
Once these
in any rope but hockles can occur only in the basic “twisted” ropes (3-strand, 4-strand
hockles appear,
and cable-laid). Braided and plaited ropes cannot be hockled; their interlocking strand they cannot
construction prevents the unlaying. Strands run in both directions creating a torque-free be removed
and the rope
balance thus eliminating any inherent tendency toward twist or rotation. Swivels can is permanently
be used safely but are seldom necessary. One word of caution here: when marrying a damaged.
braided line to a twisted line (and also to wire rope) the twisted line can impart its twist to
the braided line if the ropes are married without a swivel in between.
A braided or plaited rope, being torque-free, can have twist induced by constant working
on winches and capstans. If a twist develops, it can easily be removed by “counter-
rotating” when the rope is relaxed.
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Winch Info
Bending Radius and Winch Data
BENDING RADIUS:
Any sharp bend in a rope under load decreases its strength substantially and may cause
premature damage or failure. In sizing the radius of bitts, fairleads and chocks for best
performance the following guidelines are offered:
This angle
is more than Where a rope bends more than ten degrees around bitts or chocks or, for that
10 degrees
matter, is bending across any surface, the diameter of that surface should not
be less than three times the diameter of the rope. Stated another way, the
diameter of the surface should be at least three times the rope diameter. A
four-to-one ratio (or larger) would be better yet because the durability of the
Surface diameter should be at rope increases substantially as the diameter of the surface over which it is
least three times the rope diameter.
worked increases.
On a cleat when the rope does not bend radially around, the barrel of the
cleat can be one half the rope circumference (minimum).
The ratio of the length of an eye splice to the diameter of the object over
which the eye is to be placed (bollard, bitt, cleat, etc.) should be a minimum
2 ft. three-to-one relationship and preferably five-to-one. In other words, if you
have a bollard two feet in diameter the eye splice should be six or ten feet
in length. By using this ratio the angle of the two legs of the eye splice at
its throat will not be so severe as to cause a parting or tearing action at this
Minimum 6 Feet point (thimbles are normally designed with a three-to-one ratio).
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Winch and Sheave Data REF
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Winch/Sheave
WINDING ROPE:
TUG ASSIST LINES: A minimum of the first 3-4 wrap layers of rope around the winch
storage drum should be installed so the rope has a close and tight fit on the drum. The Winding rope on winch drum
installation tension on the rope should be approximately 10% of the rope’s minimum breaking
strength. For new rope installations, the greater the number of wrap layers installed under the
suggested tension will minimize or prevent subsequent wraps from diving or burying down
into lower wraps. As the rope is used, the wrap tensions may loosen, it is suggested the total
rope be re-tensioned at original installation loads and thereby prevent potential downward
wrap slippage. A single drum or split drum winch, should always keep a minimum of eight
wraps of rope on the drum at all times. This is to insure that the connecting point of the rope to
the winch does not under go load.
8 wraps on drum
MOORING LINES: The mooring line should be installed on the winch storage drum under
tension that can be created by running the rope around a capstan, bollard, or pin. There
are two key factors, it is important the rope be installed with tension and in a close tight fit In connecting the rope to the winch
on the drum to prevent rope diving or burying into the lower wrap layers. It is also important drum flange, it is suggested that
that the surface of the device used to create the tension is not abrasive to the rope and the the end of the rope either be back
installation speed or tension applied does not generate excessive heat build up on the rope. spliced or whipped to create better
rope firmness for the flange connec-
A single drum or split drum winch, should always keep a minimum of eight wraps of rope on
tion bracket to compress upon.
the drum at all times. This is to ensure that the connecting point of the rope to the winch does
not under go load.
S
The formula for determining the length Traverse
of rope that will fit on a winch drum is: ROPE DIAMETER FEET ON DRUM
S
1-1/8 in. 100 ft. Barrel
Length to be A (B2-C2)
stored (feet)
=
15.3 (rope dia.)2 1 in. 125 ft. C Diameter B Flange
Diameter
(A, B, C and rope diameter are expressed in inches; 7/8 in. 165 ft. S
length (L) is expressed in feet.) 3/4 in. 225 ft.
5/8 in. 325 ft.
S
1/2 in. 510 ft.
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Strength Data
Standards of Strength and Determination
WORKING LOADS:
Working loads are for rope in good condition with appropriate splices, in noncritical
applications and under normal service conditions. Working loads are based on a
percentage of the approximate breaking strength of new and unused rope of current
manufacture. For the 3-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand and double braid rope products depicted
in this manual, when used under normal conditions, the working load percentage is 20%
of published strengths. Normal working loads do not cover dynamic conditions such as
shock loads or sustained loads, nor do they cover where life, limb or valuable property are
involved. In these cases a lower working load must be used. A higher working load may
be selected only with expert knowledge of conditions and professional estimates of risk,
if the rope has been inspected and found to be in good condition, and if the rope has not
been subject to dynamic loading (such as sudden drops, snubs or pickups), excessive use,
elevated temperatures, or extended periods under load.
DYNAMIC LOADING:
For dynamic loading applications involving severe exposure conditions, or for
recommendations on special applications, consult the manufacturer.
DANGER TO PERSONNEL:
Persons should be warned against the serious danger of standing in line with a rope under
tension. Should the rope part, it may recoil with considerable force and speed. In all cases
where any such risks are present, or where there is any question about the load involved
or the condition of use, the working load should be substantially reduced and the rope
properly inspected before every use.
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Residual Strength REF
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Strength Data
ROPE INSPECTION:
Avoid using rope that shows signs of aging and wear. If in doubt, destroy the used rope. No
type of visual inspection can be guaranteed to accurately and precisely determine the actual
residual strength. When the fibers show wear in any given area, the rope should be re-spliced,
downgraded, or replaced. Check the line regularly for frayed strands and broken yarns. Pulled
strands should be re-threaded into the rope if possible. A pulled strand can snag on a foreign
object during rope operation. Both outer and inner rope fibers contribute to the strength of
the rope. When either is worn, the rope is naturally weakened. Open the strands of the rope
and look for powdered fiber, which is one sign of internal wear. A heavily used rope will often
become compacted or hard which indicates reduced strength. The rope should be discarded
if this condition exists.
AVOID OVERHEATING:
Heat can seriously affect the strength of synthetic ropes. The temperatures at which 50%
strength loss can occur are: Polypropylene 250° F, Nylon 350° F, Polyester 350° F. When
using rope where the temperature exceeds these levels (or if it is too hot to hold), consult
the manufacturer for recommendations as to the size and type of rope for the proposed
continuous heat exposure conditions. When using ropes on a capstan or winch, care should
be exercised to avoid surging while the capstan or winch head is rotating. The friction from
the slippage causes localized overheating which can melt or fuse synthetic fibers, resulting
in severe loss of tensile strength.
STORAGE:
All rope should be stored in a clean, dry area, out of direct sunlight, and away from extreme
heat. It should be kept off the floor on racks to provide ventilation underneath. Never store
on a concrete or dirt floor, and under no circumstances should cordage and acid or alkalis be
kept in the same vicinity. Some synthetic rope (in particular polypropylene and polyethylene)
may be severely weakened by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays unless specifically
stabilized and/or pigmented to increase UV resistance. UV degradation is indicated by
discoloration and the presence of splinters and slivers on the surface of the rope.
85
80%
(Percentage of MBS)
75
70
65
60%
55
50 Usual wire rope
45 replacement time
40%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Mooring Hours (thousands)
Samson offers customers residual strength testing of our ropes.
154 DWT = 1-5/8" Diameter
Periodic testing of samples taken from ropes currently in service
136 DWT = 1-5/8" Diameter ensure that retirement criteria is updated to reflect the actual conditions
40 DWT = 1-1/8" Diameter of service. Call our customer service department for more information.
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Selection and
Rope Inspection and Retirement
Usage
ROPE LIFE FACTORS AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
There are basically three steps to consider in providing the longest possible
service life, the safest conditions and long range economy for ropes:
Selection, Usage, and Retirement.
The use of rope for any purpose subjects it to friction, bending and tension. All rope hardware, sheaves,
rollers, capstans, cleats, as well as knots are, in varying degrees, damaging to the rope. It is important to
understand that rope is a moving, working, strength member and even under the most ideal conditions
will lose strength during use in any application. Maximizing the safety of rope performance is directly
related to how strength loss is managed and making sure ropes are retired from service before they can
create a dangerous situation. Ropes are serious working tools and used properly will give consistent and
reliable service. The cost of replacing a rope is extremely small when compared to the physical damage
or personnel injury a worn out rope can cause.
1. SELECTION
Select the rignt rope for the job in the first place.
Selecting a rope involves evaluating a combination of factors. Some of these factors are
straightforward like comparing rope specifications. Others are less qualitative like a preference for a
specific color or how a rope feels in your hand. Cutting corners, reducing application factors, sizes or
strengths on an initial purchase creates unnecessary replacements, potentially dangerous conditions
and increases long term costs. Fiber and construction being equal, a larger rope will out-last a smaller
rope because of the greater surface wear distribution. By the same token, a stronger rope will out-last
a weaker one because it will be used at a lower percentage of its break strength with less chance of
over stressing.
STRENGTH: When given a choice between ropes, select the strongest of any given size. A load of
200 pounds represents 2% of the strength of a rope with a breaking strength of 10,000
pounds. The same load represents 4% of the strength of a rope that has a breaking
strength of 5,000 pounds. The weaker rope is having to work harder and as a result will
have to be retired sooner.
ELONGATION: It is well accepted that ropes with lower elongation under load will give you better load
control, which is a big help at complicated job sites. However, a rope with lower elongation
that is shock loaded can fail without warning even though it appears to be in good shape.
Low elongating ropes should be selected with the highest possible strength. Twisted rope
has lower strength and more stretch. Braided rope has higher strength and lower stretch.
FIRMNESS: Select ropes that are firm and round and hold their shape during use. Soft or mushy
ropes will snag easily and abrade quickly causing accelerated strength loss. A loose or
mushy rope will almost always have higher break strengths than a similar rope that is firm
and holds its shape because the fibers are in a straighter line, which improves strength but
compromises durability.
CONSTRUCTION AND ABRASION: Rope construction plays an important role in resistance to
normal wear and abrasion. Braided ropes have a basically round, smooth construction
that tends to flatten out somewhat on a bearing surface. This distributes the wear over
a much greater area, as opposed to the crowns of a 3-strand or, to a lesser degree,
on an 8-strand rope.
All ropes should be protected against sharp and abrasive surfaces. Wire ropes tend to
score and gouge chocks and bitts creating cutting edges that can damage synthetic ropes.
Weld beads on repaired capstans, fairleads, etc. are equally damaging unless dressed
down smoothly.
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Retirement
2. USAGE
Use rope properly: do not abuse or shock load it. Observe recommended usage
factors for bending and work loads. Keep ropes clean and eliminate abrasion
whenever possible.
RECOMMENDED WORK LOAD LIMIT:
WORKING LOADS: Working loads are the loads that a rope is subjected to in everyday activity. For catalogued ropes:
They are normally expressed as a percentage of new rope strength and should not exceed
CONSTRUCTION WORKING LOAD
20%. A point to remember is that a rope may be severely overloaded or shock loaded in use
Rope Construction Percentage of Strength Break
without breaking. However, damage and strength loss may have occurred without any visible
indication. The next time the rope is used under normal working loads the acquired weakness 3-Strand 20%
can cause it to break. Do not blame the rope, it was simply overloaded and failed from what is 8-Strand 20%
known as fatigue. 12-Strand 20%
Double Braid 20%
BENDING: Any sharp bend in a rope under load decreases its strength substantially and may cause
premature damage and failure. Sheave diameters on rotating sheave blocks should be
10 times the rope diameter for twisted ropes and 8 times the rope diameter for braided ropes.
The diameter on fixed pin terminations should be at least 3 times the rope diameter
(i.e. the bending radius for 1/2" ropes should be 1-1/2").
KNOTS: While it is true that a knot reduces rope strength, it is also true that a knot is a convenient way
to accomplish rope attachment. The strength loss is a result of the tight bends that occur in the
knot. With some knots, ropes can lose up to 50% of their strength. It is vital that the reduction
in strength by the use of knots be taken into account when determining the size and strength
of a rope to be used in an application. To avoid knot strength reduction, it is recommended that
a rope be spliced according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Splice terminations are used in
all our ropes to determine new and unused tensile strengths. Therefore, whenever possible,
spliced terminations should be used to maximize the rope strength for new and used ropes.
ROPE STORAGE: Keep your ropes as clean and dry as possible and store them in a coil away from
heat sources.
SHOCK LOADS: Shock loads are simply a sudden change in tension from a state of relaxation or low
load to one of high load. Any sudden load that exceeds the work load by more than 10% is
considered a shock load. The further an object falls, the greater the impact. Synthetic fibers
have a memory and retain the effects of being overloaded or shock loaded and can fail at a
later time even though loaded within the work load range.
3. RETIREMENT
Retire rope from use when it has reached its discard point..
One of the most frequently asked questions is “When should I retire my rope?” The most obvious answer
is before it breaks. But, without a thorough understanding of how to inspect it and knowing the load history,
you are left making an educated guess. Unfortunately, there are no definitive rules nor industry guidelines
to establish when a rope should be retired because there are so many variables that affect rope strength.
Factors like load history, bending radius, abrasion, chemical exposure or some combination of those factors,
make retirement decisions difficult. Inspecting your rope should be a continuous process of observation
before, during and after each use. In synthetic fiber ropes the amount of strength loss due to abrasion and/or
flexing is directly related to the amount of broken fiber in the rope’s cross section. After each use, look and
feel along every inch of the rope length inspecting for abrasion, glossy or glazed areas, inconsistent diameter,
discoloration, and inconsistencies in texture and stiffness.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROPE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION: It is first important to understand the design
of the specific rope in use. Most ropes are designed to have features specifically tailored to their
application. These features can lead to misconceptions during visual inspections. When a rope has
a braided cover, it is only possible to visually inspect the cover (which, at best, carries only 50% of
the load). Rope designs utilizing HMPE fibers will show initial rapid abrasion until the rope has a
fuzzy appearance — this appearance actually acts as a protective layer.
DETERMINING THE AVERAGE CONDITION OF THE ROPE: The average condition of a rope can be an
important factor in determining the rope’s retirement. To determine the average condition, walk the
entire length of the rope and document its overall condition. Many ropes can be classified by the
total amount of overall wear and cleanliness.
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Inspection
Rope Inspection and Retirement
ABRASION:
When the rope is first put into service the outer filaments of the rope will quickly fuzz up
(fig. 2). This is the result of these filaments breaking and this roughened surface actually
forms a protective cushion and shield for the fibers underneath. This condition should
stabilize, not progress.
fig. 1 New rope
If the surface roughness increases (fig. 3), excessive abrasion is taking place and strength
is being lost. As a general rule for single braid ropes, when there is 25% or more wear
from abrasion the rope should be retired from service. In other words, if 25% or more of
the fiber is broken or worn away the rope should be removed from service. With 3-strand
ropes, 10% or more wear is accepted as the retirement point.
If total fiber loss is 20%, then it is safe to assume that the rope has lost 20% of its strength
as a result of abrasion.
Internal abrasion can be determined by pulling one strand away from the others and
looking for powdered or broken fiber filaments (fig. 4 and fig. 5).
To determine the extent of outer fiber damage from abrasion, a single yarn in all abraded
areas should be examined. The diameter of the abraded yarn should then be compared to
a portion of the same yarn or an adjacent yarn of the same type that has been protected
by the strand crossover area and is free from abrasion damage. (fig. 6).
It should be noted that comparing diameters of the yarns does not give an accurate
fig. 4 Inspect for internal abrasion measure of the retained strength. Since the strength should depend on the cross-sectional
area of the yarn, a diameter difference alone will underestimate the true abrasion
reduction. If the diameter of the abraded yarn is 1/2 the diameter of the internal yarn,
the strength of the abraded yarn is nearly 1/4 that of the internal yarn.
Determining the extent of fiber loss due to abrasion can be difficult. Since all the strands
are twisted, the outer fibers, which are the most prone to abrasion damage, rotate through
the rope’s length. Therefore on a single strand, the fibers that have been abraded on
fig. 5 Inspect for internal abrasion one pick, are not necessarily the fibers being abraded on the next. However, over a long
distance, a single yarn could have the majority of fiber loss due to abrasion.
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Rope Inspection and Retirement REF
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Inspection
DISCOLORATION:
With use, all ropes get dirty. Be on the lookout for areas of discoloration which could
be caused by chemical contamination. Determine the cause of the discoloration
and replace the rope if it is brittle or stiff.
Never let ropes under tension rub together or move relative to one another. Enough
heat to melt the fibers can buildup and cause the rope to fail as quickly as if it had
been cut with a knife.
Always be aware of areas of heat buildup and take steps to minimize it; under no
circumstances let any rope come in contact with a steam line or any other hot surfaces.
The strength of a used rope can be determined by testing but the rope is destroyed
in the process so the ability to determine the retirement point before it fails in service
is essential. That ability is based on a combination of education in rope use and
construction along with good judgment and experience.
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Retirement
Rope Retirement
Checklist
DIAMETER INCONSISTENCY
Localized diameter reduction
Flat areas Rope strands reduced by 25% abrasion.
Lumps and bumps in rope Pulled strands should be worked back into
the rope so they won’t continue to snag
and eventually cut.
DISCOLORATION
Localized or extended areas caused
by chemical contamination
CUT STRANDS:
FIBER STRANDS CUT
Rope displays two adjacent cut strands.
Double braid* by three or more This rope should either be retired or the cut
adjacent strands cut section should be removed and the remaining
12-strand braid by two or more rope re-spliced.
adjacent strands cut
8-strand plait by one or more adjacent
strands cut
3-strand by one or more adjacent COMPRESSION:
strands cut Rope exhibits fiber-set from compression.
A slight sheen is visible. This is not a permanent
characteristic and can be eliminated by flexing
INCONSISTENCY OF TEXTURE the rope. This condition should not be confused
Localized or extended areas with glazed or melted fiber.
of stiffness
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Glossary REF
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Glossary
ABRASION RESISTANCE: The ability preferably should be restricted to the DEGRADATION: The loss of desirable
of a fiber or rope to withstand surface wear characteristic average force required to physical properties by a textile material
and rubbing due to motion against other fibers rupture several specimens of a sample. due to some process of physical/chemical
or rope components (internal abrasion) or a While the breaking strength is numerically phenomenon.
contact surface such as wraps on a winch drum equal to the breaking force for an
DENIER: The system used internationally for
(external abrasion), which can be a portion of individual specimen, the average breaking
the numbering of silk and man-made filament
the rope itself. force observed for two or more specimens
yarns, except glass yarns. It is the primary unit
of a specific sample is referred to or used
BLOCK CREEL: A method of rope making for determining the size of a yarn and is based
as the breaking strength of the sample.
where a given length of rope is produced on its linear density. Officially, it is defined
from a ropemaking machine where all the BREAKING STRENGTH, MINIMUM: as the number unit weights of 0.05 grams
subcomponents of the rope structure are Cordage Institute standard. A value based on per 450-meter length. Denier is equivalent
continuous without splices. The term arises a statistically significant number of breaking numerically to the number of grams per 9,000
from filling all creels or bobbins to maximum load tests and the standard deviation used to meters. In the English numbering system, 1
(block creels) and ending rope making when establish the minimum value. denier equals 4,464,528 yards to the pound.
the first one empties. Denier is also used to indicate the thickness of
CLASS I ROPE: Rope constructions
a man-made fiber staple. For example, a staple
BRAID: n. A rope or textile structure formed produced with non high modulus fibers
is said to be 3 denier if 1,488,176 linear yards
by a braiding process. v. The intertwining of that impart the strength and stretch
of the staple (were it continuous) would weigh
strands in a braiding process to produce a characteristics to the rope which have
one pound. The metric equivalent is Tex, the
tubular rope structure. tenacities of 15 grams/denier (gpd)
grams mass of 10,000 meters of yarn.
or less and a total stretch at break of
BRAID, DOUBLE: A rope constructed 6% or greater. Typical Class I ropes are DYNAMIC LOAD (for cordage): Any
from an inner hollow braided rope (core) which produced with traditional fibers such as: rapidly applied load that increases the load
has another hollow braided rope constructed olefin (polypropylene or polyethylene), nylon, significantly above the normal static load when
around its exterior (cover). Core and cover may and polyester. These fibers can be used in lifting or suspending a weight. Dynamic effects
be either plain or twill braid and both share any combination or singularly in the various rope are greater on a low elongation rope such as
load on the rope, but not necessarily in equal constructions such as: 3-strand, 8-strand, manila than on a higher elongation rope such
amounts. Also called “braid-on-braid.” 12-strand braids, double braids, or core- as nylon, and greater on a shorter rope than
BRAID, HOLLOW (Also: Braid, dependent braids. on a longer one. Also, any rapidly applied load
Single; Braid, Diamond): A single braid to cordage that may change its properties
CLASS II ROPE: Rope constructions
rope construction of either plain or twill braid. significantly when compared to slowly applied
produced with high modulus fibers
The center is hollow. On the surface all strands loads.
that impart the strength and stretch
are parallel to the axis. characteristics to the rope which have EXTRUSION: For polymer filaments. The
BRAID, SOLID: A cylindrical braid in which tenacities greater than 15 grams/denier process of producing filaments by forcing a
each strand alternately passes under and over (gpd) and a total stretch at break of less polymer through a die.
one or more of the other strands of the rope than 6%. Typical Class II ropes are produced
FATIGUE: The tendency of a material to
while all strands are rotating around the axis with: HMPE (Dyneema® fiber or Spectra®),
weaken or fail during alternate tension-tension
with the same direction of rotation. On the Aramid (Technora® or Kevlar®), LCP
or tension-compression cycles. In cordage,
surface, all strands appear to be parallel (Vectran®), PBO (ZYLON®), and Carbon fibers.
particularly at loads well below the breaking
to the axis. These fibers can be used in combination or
strength, this degradation is often caused by
singularly in the various ropes constructions
BRAIDER SPLICE: In a braided rope, internal abrasion of the fibers and yarns but
such as: 3-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand,
the continuation of a single interrupted strand may also be caused by fiber damage due to
double braids, or core-dependent braids.
(or multiple strands) with another identical compression. Some fibers develop cracks or
strand, which is braided from the same carrier. CORE-DEPENDENT BRAIDS: Cover splits that cause failure, especially at relatively
The interrupted and replacement strands braided rope constructions that utilize an high loads.
are arranged in parallel over some distance, internal core member or members to create
FIBER: A long, fine, very flexible structure
and are buried, or tucked, into the braid so the strength and stretch characteristics of
that may be woven, braided, or twisted into a
as to secure them into the braid. To maintain the rope. The primary function of the external
variety of fabrics, twine, cordage or rope.
maximum strength, the strands should overlap cover braid is to contain the core or cores
one another for a sufficient distance. and create the degree of rope firmness FINISH: An oil, emulsion, lubricant or the
desired. Based on the fiber or combination of like, applied to fibers to prevent damage during
BREAKING LENGTH: A convenient term fibers used in the cover braid, the following textile processing or to improve performance
for comparing the strength-to-weight ratio of characteristics of the rope can be altered: during use of the product.
textile structures from one product to another. coefficient of friction, wear resistance,
The calculated length of a specimen whose specific gravity, and heat resistance due HYDROLYSIS: The attack of the water
weight is equal to the breaking load. to friction. Core-dependent braided ropes ions on polymeric molecules, which results in
typically have internal strength members polymer chain scission and loss of the fiber’s
BREAKING STRENGTH: For cordage, physical properties.
the nominal force (or load) that would be produced with parallel bundled fiber cores,
expected to break or rupture a single specimen a single braid core, multiple braid cores, or LAID ROPES: Ropes made by twisting of
in a tensile test conducted under a specified multiple 3 strand cores. This type of rope three or more strands together with the twist
procedure. On a group of like specimens it may construction can be produced with traditional direction opposite that of the strands.
be expressed as an average or as a minimum fibers, high modulus fibers, or combinations
of both fiber groups, and offers the LAY LENGTH: The actual distance required
based on statistical analysis.
potential of creating a wide range of design to make one complete revolution around the
Note: Breaking force refers to an external parameters. axis in any element in a strand, cord or rope.
force applied to an individual specimen to
produce rupture, whereas breaking strength CYCLE LENGTH: The length along
the axis required for a strand to make one C O N T I N U E D O N N E X T PA G E …
revolution around the rope.
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Glossary
Glossary C O N T I N U E D F R O M P R E V I O U S PA G E …
LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER (LCP): POLYPROPYLENE (PP): A polyolefin TWIST, BALANCED: In a plied yarn or
A thermoplastic multifilament yarn spun from resin, produced from the polymerization of cord, an arrangement of twist which will not
a proprietary liquid crystal polymer. LCP fiber propylene gas, and used in the production of cause the yarn or cord to twist on itself when
is five times stronger than steel and ten times manufactured fiber. Polypropylene may be held in the form of an open loop.
stronger than aluminum for its weight. It has extruded into a number of fiber forms for
no creep and excellent chemical resistance. use by the ropemaker. TWISTING: The process of combining two or
more parallel textile elements by controlling the
MONOFILAMENT: A yarn consisting of ROPE, EIGHT-STRAND PLAITED: lineal and rotational speeds of the material to
one or more heavy, coarse, continuous A rope of which the strands are generally produce a specific twist level.
filaments produced by the extrusion of a plaited in pairs, and mainly used for marine
polymeric material suitable for fiber production. purposes. WORKING LOAD LIMIT: The working
load that must not be exceeded for a particular
MULTIFILAMENT: A yarn consisting of ROPE, FIBER: A compact but flexible, application as established by an engineer,
many fine continuous filaments produced by torsionally balanced structure produced supervisor, regulatory or standards setting
the spinning of a polymeric material suitable from strands that are laid, plaited or braided agency.
for fiber production. together to produce a product that serves to
transmit a tensile force between two points. YARN: A generic term for a continuous strand
NAPPING: A process that raises the surface of textile fibers, filaments or material in a
Generally greater than 3/16" diameter.
fibers of a fabric, cord or rope by means of form suitable for intertwining to form a textile
rapid passage over metal surfaces. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Ratio of the mass structure via any one of a number of textile
of a material to the mass of an equal volume processes.
NOMINAL SIZE: A designation that
of water.
has been determined by the measurement YARN, SINGLE: The simplest textile
of another property. For rope, diameter is SPLICE: The joining of two ends of structure available for processing into rope,
considered a nominal property and is based yarn, strand or cordage by intertwining or twine or cordage.
upon the measurement of the linear density of inserting these ends into the body of the
the rope in accordance with some standard. product. An eye splice may be formed by YARN, PLIED: A yarn formed by twisting
using a similar process to join one end into together two or more single yarns in one
NYLON (PA) FIBER: A manufactured operation in a direction opposite to the twist
the body of the product.
fiber in which the fiber-forming substance direction of the single yarns to produce a
(polyamide) is characterized by recurring STRAND: The largest individual element balanced structure.
amide groups as an integral part of the used in the final rope-making process and
polymer chain. The two principal types of nylon obtained by joining and twisting (or braiding)
fiber used in rope production are type 6.6 and together several yarns or groups of yarns.
type 6. The number in the type designation
STAPLE: Natural fibers of cut lengths CONVERSION CHART
is indicative of the number of carbon atoms
from filaments of man-made fibers. The
separating the acid and amine groups in the
staple length of natural fibers varies from
polymer chain. SIZE
less than 1" for some cotton fibers to several
pH: Value indicating the acidity or alkalinity feet for some hard fibers. Man-made fibers INCHES x 25.40 = Millimeters
of a material. A pH of 7.0 is neutral; less than are cut to a definite length, usually about MILLIMETERS x 0.03937 = Inches
7.0 is acidic, and more than 7.0 is basic. 1-1/2" but occasionally down to 1", so they
can be processed on the cotton, woolen and LENGTH
POLYESTER (PET) FIBER: A
worsted systems. The term staple (fiber) is FEET x 0.3048 = Meters
manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming
used in the textile industry to distinguish METERS x 3.2808 = Feet
substance (polyester) is characterized by a long
natural or cut length man-made fibers from
chain polymer having 85% by weight of an
filament. WEIGHT
ester of a substituted aromatic carboxylic acid.
TENSILE STRENGTH, MINIMUM: POUNDS x 0.4536 = Kilograms
POLYETHYLENE (PE): A polyolefin
A value based on a large number of breaking KILOGRAMS x 2.2046 = Pounds
resin, produced from the polymerization of
force tests representing a value that is two
ethylene gas, and used in the production of
standard deviations below the mean. YARDAGE
manufactured fiber. Polyethylene is similar to
See: Breaking Strength, Minimum. POUNDS per 100 Feet x 1.4882 =
polypropylene in its properties but has a higher
specific gravity and a lower melting point. TORQUE: A force or a combination of Kilograms per 100 Meters
forces that produces or tends to produce a KILOGRAMS per 100 Meters x 0.6720 =
POLYETHYLENE, EXTENDED
twisting or rotating motion. When used in
CHAIN: A polyolefin fiber that is Pounds per 100 Feet
describing the performance or characteristic
characterized by the gel spinning of a very
of yarn, the term torque refers to that
high and narrow molecular weight distribution
character which tends to make it turn on
STRENGTH
fiber to produce extremely high tenacity POUNDS Force x 4.448 = Newtons
itself as a result of twisting.
material. The strength of the fiber is
KILOGRAMS Force x 9.806 = Newtons
approximately 10 times that of steel on TWIST: The number of turns about
a weight-for-weight basis. the axis applied to a fiber, yarn, strand POUNDS Force x 0.00448 = Kilonewtons
or rope over a given length to combine TONNES Force x 2204.6 = Pounds Force
POLYMER: A long chain molecule from
the individual elements into a larger and POUNDS Force x 0.00045359 = Tonnes Force
which man-made fibers are derived; produced
stronger structure. The direction of rotation
by linking together molecular units called
about the axis denoted as “S” (left hand) TEMPERATURE
monomers.
or “Z” (right hand) twist. Celsius = . 55556 x ( Fahrenheit – 32 )
FAHRENHEIT = 1.8 x Celsius + 32
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