Ropes




Polyester Braided Rope - Specifications

Polyester braided ropes are made from 100% polyester yarn. Available in 10 meter, 30 meter or 100 meter hanks. Polyester braided ropes can also be supplied in continuous reels as per customer specification.


Strength
Tenacity of dry fibres (in grams / denier) 8.5
Wet strength compared to dry strength 100%
Rope shock load absorption ability Good
Weight
Specific gravity of fibres or filaments 1.38
Able to float No
Effects of moisture
Water absorption of individual fibres 1% of weight
Resistance to rot, mildew Excellent
Deterioration due to marine organisms Excellent
Chemical Resistance
Effects of acid Resistance to most mineral acids; disintegrate 95% sulphuric acid
Effects of alkalies No effect cold, slowly disintegrated by strong alkalies at boil
Effects of organic solvents Generally unaffected soluble in some phenolic compounds
Degradation
Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight Excellent
Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope
High temperature working limit 149 ºC
Low temperature working limit -21.1 ºC
Melts at 250 ºC

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