100% UHMWPE Mooring Rope Marine Use Fiber or Towing Rope
Description:
This product is a type of rope that is specially designed for use in marine environments. Made entirely from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, it offers exceptional strength and durability, making it ideal for use as a mooring rope or towing rope. UHMWPE is a type of synthetic fiber that is known for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, high abrasion resistance, and low stretch properties. This rope is designed to be lightweight and easy to handle, yet incredibly strong and reliable, making it a popular choice among sailors and boaters who need a high-quality rope for securing their vessels. Additionally, the UHMWPE fiber used in this rope is resistant to UV radiation and saltwater, which makes it ideal for use in harsh marine environments.
Product Specifications:
Material: |
100%UHWMPE Synthetic Fiber |
Strands: |
8, 16, 24 or as required |
Specific Density: |
Approx. 0.97, Floating |
Melting point: |
Approx. 145℃ |
Abrasion resistance: |
Excellent |
UV resistance: |
Good |
Chemical resistance: |
Excellent |
The elongation: |
Approx. 3~4% |
Coil length: |
220m |
Spliced strength: |
±10% |
Weight and length tolerance: |
±5% |
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, referred to as UHMWPE or UPE. Because of its extremely high molecular weight, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has incomparable comprehensive performance compared with ordinary polyethylene and other engineering plastics, and is called “amazing plastics” by many countries in Europe and America. The breaking length of ropes and cables made of UHMWPE under self-weight is much higher than that of steel ropes and aramid fibers, and they are lighter than water, can float on the water surface, and at the same time, they are resistant to seawater corrosion and ultraviolet radiation, which can guarantee a longer service life. Therefore, various use costs of users can be reduced.