PENDANT WITH LOOSE COVER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SK78

The pendant is the first part of the towing configuration. The pendant is produced in DYNEEMA® SK78 to increase lightness of handling. The first meters of the pendant have a loose cover in DYNEEMA® SK78 in order to increase the abrasion-resistance of the pendant in the closed chocks of the towed ship.

General

    12-strand braided ropes made of Dyneema® SK78
    Commonly known as HMPE : High Modulus PolyEtheylene
    Superior abrasion resistance
    Very high strength and low weight to diameter ratioEasy in handling and operation
    Comparable to steel wire characteristics

Features

    Material: Ultra – High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (Dyneema® SK78)
    Construction: 12-strand braided
    Treatment: Marine finish
    Color of Rope: dia < 32mm: grey – dia > 32mm: white
    Approx. Spec. Density: 0,975 floating
    Melting Point: 145° C
    Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
    U.V. Resistance: Good

    Temperature Resistance: 70°C max continuous
    Chemical Resistance: Excellent
    Dry & Wet Conditions: Wet strength equals dry strength

General features

Coil length: none, tail length upon request
Spliced strength: ± 10% lower
Weight and length tolerance: ± 5%
Diameter: ± 2%
PENDANT WITH LOOSE COVER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SK78
MBL = Minimum Breaking Load conform ISO 2307
Breaking strength without splices or any other termination.

Other sizes are available on request.
PENDANT WITH LOOSE COVER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SK78
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