High Strength 8 or 12 Strands UHMWPE Ropes Mooring Rope for Tugboats
Description:
High strength 8 or 12 strand UHMWPE ropes are a type of mooring rope that are specifically designed for use with tugboats. UHMWPE stands for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, which is an incredibly strong and durable material that is resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and UV radiation.
The ropes are typically made up of 8 or 12 individual strands of UHMWPE fibers that are braided together to create a single, strong and flexible rope. The diameter of the rope can vary depending on the application and the size of the tugboat, but they are generally thicker than standard ropes to provide increased strength and stability.
These mooring ropes are used to secure tugboats to docks, wharves, or other vessels, and are designed to withstand the extreme forces and stresses that are encountered during these operations. They have a high breaking strength and low stretch, which makes them ideal for heavy-duty mooring applications.
In addition to their strength and durability, UHMWPE ropes are also lightweight and easy to handle, which is important when working with large and heavy tugboats. They are also resistant to water and most chemicals, which makes them suitable for use in marine environments.
Overall, high strength 8 or 12 strand UHMWPE ropes are a reliable and effective choice for mooring tugboats and other vessels in a range of challenging marine environments.
Main Performance:
- Material: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene;
- Strands: 8, 12, or as required;
- Color: According to your need;
- Specific Density: 0.97;
- Melting point: 150℃;
- Abrasion resistance: Good;
- UV resistance: Excellent;
- Chemical resistance: Good;
- Coil length: 220m;
- The elongation: 3~4%
- Spliced strength: ±10%；
- Weight and length tolerance: ±5%
- Packing: Packaged with bags or as your requirements;
- Certifications: ABS, CCS, ISO, NK, BV, LR, RS, etc.
Other Features：
Easy to operate, check and maintain
Dry and wet conditions have the same strength
No water absorption, no rotation and no kinking
