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samson technologies<br />
industrial rope catalog<br />
ndustrial<br />
www.samsonrope.com
intro & index<br />
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS<br />
samson rope technologies<br />
industrial product selection guide<br />
about samson<br />
Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies has been the leader in<br />
high-performance rope manufacturing since its inception back in<br />
1874. Our core values include technical leadership, unparalleled<br />
customer service both before and after the sale, along with a<br />
strong desire to work with our customers to develop the right<br />
cordage product for their specific need.<br />
Samson’s investment in research and development is<br />
unparalleled in the cordage industry. Our engineering staff<br />
combines outstanding educational and research backgrounds<br />
with years of practical rope and netting experience. Our longterm<br />
relationships with the world’s leading fiber suppliers mean<br />
access to technical support and new products ahead of our<br />
competition. Our in-house testing facilities include a 1.1 million<br />
pound break-test machine, the largest in the industry, and<br />
capabilities to measure abrasion, elongation and much more.<br />
Our investment in testing capability means you can be certain<br />
that our published specifications are grounded in actual data.<br />
Samson has three manufacturing facilities in North America<br />
where we inventory a wide range of product. For special or<br />
non-stock orders we consistently offer some of the fastest order<br />
turn-around times in the industry.<br />
Our direct sales force is located strategically to be near our<br />
customers and the dedicated customer service representatives<br />
have received extensive training to ensure complete customer<br />
satisfaction.<br />
publication of product specifications<br />
As part of Samson’s ongoing effort to improve product<br />
performance, our cordage product’s physical and/or performance<br />
specifications may change. As a result, it is recommended that<br />
you consult our website at www.samsonrope.com for the most<br />
up-to-date specification information.<br />
manufacturing products to mil specs<br />
Some Samson products meet various military specifications. Please<br />
contact customer service for details.<br />
about this catalog<br />
At first glance, it may seem that the choices are almost endless …<br />
single-braids, double-braids, Dyneema ® , Technora ® , nylon, PBO ® ,<br />
etc. Where to begin? How to choose the right rope or netting<br />
product for your particular need? At Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies, we<br />
understand the dilemma and with this catalog we are pleased to<br />
offer some insight from our over 125 years of rope manufacturing<br />
and field application experience.<br />
This guide provides the tools you will<br />
need to make the right choice…<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
Industry spotlights that break down the segment<br />
into specific real-world applications with rope<br />
recommendations based on field-evaluations<br />
Comparison charts that compare similar fibers<br />
and rope characteristics<br />
Detailed product sections that provide supporting<br />
information enabling you to make the best<br />
choice possible.<br />
Technical information on a whole range of topics<br />
from inspection guides, retirement criteria, rope<br />
handling and knots…to name just a few.<br />
quality assurance & ISO certification<br />
Quality assurance monitoring is a critical aspect of our manufacturing<br />
operation. Two key components of quality assurance are<br />
plant-wide ISO 9001-2000 certification and product testing facilities.<br />
CERTIFICATION: Samson was one of the first US rope manufacturers<br />
to receive ISO 9001-2000 certification. All three Samson<br />
manufacturing facilities are ISO 9001-2000 certified, testimony<br />
to our commitment to quality and industry leadership.<br />
TESTING CAPABILITY: Routine inspection, computerized production<br />
documents, and individual manufacturing specifications for<br />
all products help ensure the highest level of quality throughout the<br />
production phase. Because our plants are equipped with the<br />
necessary equipment, we are able to audit and verify product<br />
quality throughout the production process. Our quality assurance<br />
processes include:<br />
• Integrated product development and production<br />
software that translates engineering specifications<br />
into production orders for manufacturing.<br />
• Specialized production documents for processing<br />
high modulus fibers.<br />
• Standardized procedures for inspection, analysis and<br />
testing of in-process product as well as finished goods.<br />
• Individual specifications for all products.<br />
(2) industrial ropes
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS<br />
general index<br />
industrial products<br />
intro & index<br />
alphabetical rope index<br />
product index by fiber and construction<br />
32<br />
32<br />
33<br />
22<br />
25<br />
28<br />
24<br />
39<br />
21<br />
29<br />
AMSTEEL II ®<br />
Double Braid<br />
AMSTEEL ® 12-Strand<br />
AMSTEEL ® -BLUE 12-Str<br />
DURA-PLEX 12-Strand<br />
DURAVET Parallel Core<br />
NYSTRON <br />
Double Braid, 2-in-1<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER<br />
3-Strand<br />
PROGEN II <br />
Double Braid<br />
PRO-MASTER <br />
3-Str White & Black<br />
PRO-SET 3-Strand<br />
22<br />
SSR-1200 3-Strand<br />
STABLE BRAID <br />
2-in-1 Double Braid<br />
26<br />
28<br />
STATIC Kernmantle<br />
SUPER STRONG <br />
2-in-1, Double Braid<br />
30<br />
38<br />
TECH-12 12-Strand<br />
TENEX <br />
Single End, 12-Strand<br />
24<br />
TENEX <br />
Double End, 12-Strand<br />
25<br />
18<br />
19<br />
18<br />
ULTRA BLUE 3-Strand<br />
ULTRA BLUE 8-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE 3-Strand<br />
ROPE Product Specifications…<br />
DYNEEMA PRODUCTS ...................... 32-33<br />
AmSteel, 12 Strand ....................... 32<br />
AmSteel-Blue, 12-Strand ............... 33<br />
AmSteel II, Double Braid .............. 32<br />
Proton 8, 8-Strand ......................... 33<br />
DYNEEMA/VECTRAN<br />
BLENDED PRODUCTS ............................. 34<br />
Ultra-Lite, Double Braid ................ 34<br />
Validator SKB, Double Braid ......... 34<br />
NYLON PRODUCTS ........................... 29-31<br />
Pro-Set, 3-Strand ........................... 29<br />
PTS-3, 3-Strand .............................. 29<br />
PTS-12, 12-Strand .......................... 30<br />
Super Strong 2-in1, Double Braid 30<br />
PBO PRODUCTS ..................................... 39<br />
Progen II ........................................ 39<br />
POLYESTER PRODUCTS ..................... 24-27<br />
Duravet, Parallel Core ................... 25<br />
Premium Polyester, 3-Strand ........ 24<br />
Stable Braid 2-in-1, Double Braid . 26<br />
Tenex Single End, 12-Strand ......... 24<br />
Tenex Two End, 12-Strand ............ 25<br />
Whoopie Sling ............................... 25<br />
POLYESTER / NYLON PRODUCTS ........... 28<br />
Nystron 2-in-1, Double Braid ........ 28<br />
Static, Kernmantle ........................ 28<br />
POLYOLEFIN PRODUCTS ................... 18-20<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron, 12-Strand ... 19<br />
Ultra Blue, 3-Strand ...................... 18<br />
Ultra-Blue, 8-Strand ...................... 19<br />
Ultraline, 3-Strand ......................... 18<br />
POLYOLEFIN / POLYESTER ................ 21-23<br />
Dura-Plex, 12-Strand ..................... 22<br />
Pro-Master, 3-Strand ..................... 21<br />
SSR-100, 3-Strand .......................... 21<br />
SSR-1200, 3-Strand ........................ 22<br />
TECHNORA PRODUCTS ......................... 38<br />
Tech-12, 12-Strand ......................... 38<br />
Ultra-Tech, Double Braid .............. 38<br />
VECTRAN PRODUCTS ............................ 35<br />
Validator 12, 12-Strand ................. 35<br />
Validator II, Double Braid ............. 35<br />
NETTING Product Specifications…<br />
Netting ............................................. 9<br />
VERTICAL LIFELINE<br />
Product Specifications…<br />
Vertical Lifeline ............................. 17<br />
HARDWARE Product Specifications…<br />
Fids & Pushers ................................ 41<br />
Nylite Assembly ............................. 40<br />
supplemental information<br />
SELECTION Information…<br />
Comparisons of Elongation, Strength<br />
& Weight by Construction ............... 10-15<br />
3-Strand .................................... 10-11<br />
12-Strand .................................. 12-13<br />
Double Braid ............................ 14-15<br />
Comparisons by Fiber<br />
Dyneema/Vectran Products ..... 36-37<br />
Nylon Products .............................. 31<br />
Polyester Products ......................... 27<br />
Polyolefin Products ....................... 20<br />
Polyolefin/Polyester Products ....... 23<br />
Technora/PBO Products ................. 39<br />
Comparisons Quick-View ...................... 16<br />
Product Selection by Application ........ 4-9<br />
Erosion Control ............................... 9<br />
Logging ............................................ 9<br />
Netting ............................................. 9<br />
Off-Road Winch Lines ..................... 9<br />
Rescue .............................................. 8<br />
Safety ............................................... 8<br />
Theatrical ...................................... 6-7<br />
Utility ............................................ 4-5<br />
TECHNICAL Information…<br />
Coatings ................................................. 49<br />
Elongation, Definition .......................... 50<br />
Fiber Characteristics .............................. 48<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Constructions ............................... 48<br />
33<br />
29<br />
30<br />
19<br />
21<br />
PROTON 8 8-Strand<br />
PTS-3 3-Strand<br />
PTS-12 12-Strand<br />
QUIK-SPLICE ®<br />
POLYTRON 12-Strand<br />
SSR-100 3-Strand<br />
34<br />
38<br />
35<br />
35<br />
34<br />
ULTRA-LITE <br />
Double Braid<br />
ULTRA-TECH <br />
Double Braid<br />
VALIDATOR II <br />
Double Braid<br />
VALIDATOR 12 <br />
12-Strand<br />
VALIDATOR SKB <br />
Double Braid<br />
CORDAGE Product Specifications…<br />
COTTON BLEND ................................ 43-45<br />
Aetna Sash Cord .......................... 43<br />
Beaver .......................................... 44<br />
Black Tie Cord .............................. 45<br />
Multi-Use Small Line ................... 45<br />
Sachem Sash Cord ....................... 43<br />
Silverlake Sach Cord .................... 44<br />
Spot Sash Cord ® ............................. 43<br />
Tiger Sash Cord ® ............................ 44<br />
DYNEEMA SK-60 .................................... 42<br />
HPS Twine ...................................... 42<br />
Zing-It ............................................ 42<br />
NYLON ................................................... 46<br />
Nylon Starter ................................. 46<br />
Ny-Wite ........................................ 46<br />
Solid Braid Nylon ........................... 46<br />
MISC. SYNTHETIC FIBER ........................ 47<br />
Accessory Cord .............................. 47<br />
Solid Braid Polyester ..................... 47<br />
Supreme MFP ................................ 47<br />
ROPE USAGE Information…<br />
Inspection & Retirement .................. 57-59<br />
Knots ...................................................... 55<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Handling ....................................... 56<br />
Standards for Strength & Usage ........... 51<br />
Usage Guidelines for Slings .................. 55<br />
Usage Guidelines for Winch Lines ... 52-54<br />
www.samsonrope.com<br />
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utility<br />
applications<br />
utility<br />
utilitiesWINCH LINES<br />
applications<br />
Samson has a long history of involvement with utility companies<br />
and suppliers. We have assisted in the development of product<br />
specifications and pioneered the use of high modulus fibers to take<br />
advantage of high capacity equipment. Fast-forwarding to today,<br />
Samson’s offering has grown with the industry and our ropes are<br />
specialized to meet the needs of utility applications: pulling lines,<br />
transmission & distribution, winch lines and much more.<br />
Among the key reasons for our success in utilities is the significant<br />
investment made to R&D and in-house testing facilities made over<br />
the years. Our strict adherence to providing the highest quality<br />
products as demonstrated by our ISO 9001-2000 certification and<br />
our long-term relationships with key fabricating distributors<br />
throughout North America. All together, these ensure that<br />
Samson continues to lead the industry with innovative and<br />
high quality products.<br />
For additional information on special requirements, please contact our Applications<br />
Engineer at askSamson@samsonrope.com or (800) 227-7673 or (360) 384-4669.<br />
UTILITIES<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid<br />
… pg.26<br />
AmSteel-II… pg.32<br />
AmSteel… pg.32<br />
AmSteel Blue… pg.33<br />
Validator SKB… pg.34<br />
Progen II… pg.39<br />
REASON: These products have<br />
low stretch and high strength<br />
which provides the control<br />
necessary in lifting operations.<br />
We offer single braids (less bulk<br />
on drum) and double braids<br />
(offer protection for core). The<br />
AmSteel products offer an<br />
extremely high strength to<br />
weight ratio which translates<br />
into a greater drum capacity<br />
(higher strength means you can<br />
switch to smaller diameter line<br />
and therefore, fit more line<br />
onto a given drum). For winch<br />
line situations where shock<br />
mitigation is of higher priority<br />
than controlled stretch, suitable<br />
products include Nystron.<br />
• Polyester & Dyneema fiber<br />
• Single & Double Braids<br />
• Low Stretch<br />
• High Strength<br />
(4) utility rope applications
SLINGS<br />
HANDLINES<br />
PULLING/STRINGING LINES<br />
Whoopie Slings… pg.25<br />
3-Str Ultraline… pg.18<br />
AmSteel-Blue… pg.33<br />
3-Str Ultra Blue<br />
… pg.18<br />
AmSteel… pg.32<br />
Tenex… pg.24<br />
UTILITIES<br />
PTS-3… pg.29<br />
Tenex… pg.25<br />
PTS-12… pg.30<br />
REASONS: These products<br />
have excellent abrasion<br />
resistance and good grip.<br />
• Polyester fiber<br />
• Adjustable sling (Whoopie)<br />
• Easy to splice<br />
• Excellent abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
UTILITIES<br />
3-Str SSR-100… pg.21<br />
Dura-Plex… pg.22<br />
QS Polytron… pg.19<br />
REASONS: Excellent dry<br />
abrasion resistance, lightweight,<br />
good strength-toweight<br />
ratio, and easy to hold.<br />
• Polyolefin & Polyester fiber<br />
• Light weight<br />
• Easy to hold<br />
• Excellent abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
UTILITIES<br />
QS Polytron… pg.19<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid<br />
… pg.26<br />
REASONS: Light weight, good<br />
gripping ability, high strengthto-weight<br />
ratio, controlled<br />
elongation, and good abrasion<br />
resistance. In considering<br />
dielectric properties, synthetic<br />
fibers are considered good<br />
insulators.<br />
See additional information<br />
on dielectric properties in the<br />
Usage Guidelines for Winch<br />
Lines and Winching Operations<br />
section of this catalog (p.52-54).<br />
• Polyolefin, Polyester,<br />
Dyneema fiber<br />
• Controlled elongation<br />
• Excellent abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
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theatrical<br />
applications<br />
theatrical<br />
applications SPECIAL EFFECTS<br />
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Given the need for uncompromised<br />
quality and fast order turn-around,<br />
Samson has excelled over the years<br />
in the theatrical industry by paying<br />
attention to the details.<br />
Our complete product offering<br />
satisfies any need: special effects,<br />
tag lines, aerial photography, just<br />
to name a few. We have listened<br />
to your needs and are in regular<br />
contact with our customers to<br />
ensure that no matter the request,<br />
there is a Samson rope ready and<br />
waiting for your job!<br />
THEATRICAL<br />
Tenex… pg.24<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid<br />
… pg.26<br />
AmSteel… pg.32<br />
AmSteel Blue… pg.33<br />
Tech 12… pg.38<br />
Ultra-Tech… pg.38<br />
Validator 12… pg.35<br />
AmSteel II… pg.32<br />
REASON: Tenex and Stable Braid<br />
are polyester lines offering<br />
excellent strength and abrasion<br />
resistance. AmSteel and AmSteel-<br />
Blue offer the strength of wire<br />
rope in a flexible, extremely<br />
lightweight synthetic fiber that is<br />
extraordinarily abrasion resistant.<br />
Validator 12 offers the same<br />
benefits as AmSteel and AmSteel-<br />
Blue but may be used in static<br />
loading situations without<br />
exhibiting creep. AmSteel II and<br />
Ultra-Tech offer an extremely<br />
high strength core material<br />
jacketed in polyester which<br />
protects the strength member<br />
from abrasive conditions. Tech 12<br />
is an extremely strong, lightweight<br />
line with a high critical<br />
temperature and is useful where<br />
heat resistance is important.<br />
THEATRICAL<br />
CAMERA GUIDE LINES:<br />
AmSteel… pg.32<br />
AmSteel-Blue… pg.33<br />
AmSteel II… pg.32<br />
Ultra-Tech… pg.38<br />
GUY LINES:<br />
Tech 12… pg.38<br />
Validator 12… pg.35<br />
REASON: All these lines are<br />
made with high modulus fibers<br />
as the strength member which<br />
makes them very strong, very<br />
light and very low stretch.<br />
AmSteel and AmSteel-Blue<br />
offer the strength of wire rope<br />
with extremely light weight<br />
and the handling ease<br />
associated with synthetic ropes.<br />
Validator 12 offers similar<br />
characteristics but will not<br />
creep in static loading<br />
situations. Tech 12 offers similar<br />
characteristics to the other 12-<br />
strands above with the added<br />
benefit of heat resistance.<br />
AmSteel II and Ultra-Tech are<br />
double braids where the high<br />
modulus strength member is<br />
protected by a polyester cover.<br />
• Dyneema, Technora,<br />
Polyester & Vectran fiber<br />
• High strength<br />
• Excellent abrasion resistance<br />
• Dyneema, Technora<br />
& Vectran fiber<br />
• High strength / Low weight<br />
• Light Weight<br />
• Low Stretch<br />
(6) theatrical rope applications
TAG LINES BLOCK & FALL ROPES GENERAL PURPOSE CORDS<br />
3-Str Ultra Blue… pg.18<br />
3-Str Pro-Master<br />
… pg.21<br />
Spot Sash… pg.43<br />
3-Str Pro-Master… pg.21<br />
Static… pg.28<br />
Aetna Sash… pg.43<br />
Stable Braid… pg.26<br />
Sachem Sash… pg.43<br />
Ultra-Tech… pg.38<br />
Silverlake Sash… pg.44<br />
THEATRICAL<br />
REASON: Easy to grip, good<br />
abrasion resistance and<br />
economical.<br />
• Polyolefin & Polyester fiber<br />
• Resists abrasion<br />
• Easy to grip<br />
THEATRICAL<br />
REASON: Samson offers a<br />
variety of synthetic ropes to<br />
replace manila block and fall<br />
ropes. Synthetic ropes offer a<br />
variety of benefits over manila<br />
(see below). Our products are<br />
firm and round so they run<br />
smoothly through blocks.<br />
Pro-Master is a three-strand<br />
and is the easiest to splice.<br />
Static rope can be knotted and<br />
still has enough working<br />
strength to match the block<br />
rating. Stable Braid and<br />
Ultra-Tech are good choices<br />
if you want a double braid.<br />
THEATRICAL<br />
Black Tie Cord… pg.45<br />
Accessory Cord… pg.47<br />
REASONS: High quality,<br />
economical lines for multipurpose<br />
tie-downs. Both<br />
Accessory Cord and Black Tie<br />
Cord have solution-dyed<br />
black covers for invisibility.<br />
• Polyester, Cotton<br />
& Nylon fiber<br />
• Multi-purpose<br />
• Polyolefin, Polyester,<br />
Technora & Vectran fiber<br />
• Good hand with no splinters<br />
• Lower stretch than Manila<br />
• Will not rot or mildew<br />
• Strength is not affected by<br />
humidity<br />
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escue &<br />
safety<br />
rescue<br />
applications<br />
CLIMBING LINE<br />
Samson has been a leading provider of<br />
rescue ropes for many years, dating<br />
back to the introduction of its widelyacclaimed<br />
static rope. Through ongoing<br />
relationships with leading rescue<br />
equipment distributors and fabricators,<br />
Samson has worked to refine its<br />
product offering for this challenging<br />
segment by coupling our knowledge of<br />
rope and break-through fibers with<br />
input from the field.<br />
RESCUE<br />
Static Line… pg.28<br />
REASONS: UL approved 1 and<br />
2-person static rappelling lines.<br />
The polyester kernmantle cover<br />
and nylon core provide excellent<br />
shock mitigation. Minimal core<br />
to cover slippage.<br />
• Polyester & Nylon fiber<br />
• Kernmantle cover<br />
ACCESSORY LINES<br />
RESCUE<br />
Accessory Cord… pg.47<br />
REASONS: Economical general<br />
purpose line made with a<br />
solution-dyed polyester cover and<br />
nylon core. Excellent knot<br />
holding characteristics.<br />
• Polyester & Nylon fiber<br />
safety<br />
applications<br />
SAFETY VERTICAL LIFELINE<br />
From safety netting to vertical lifelines,<br />
Samson offers superior products that<br />
have been field-tested by safety<br />
professionals. Our PTS-3 vertical<br />
lifeline is recognized as the best in its<br />
class due to its outstanding shock<br />
mitigation, flexibility and hold in rope<br />
grabs. In addition, we offer safety and<br />
containment netting manufactured to<br />
meet the most demanding criteria. We<br />
offer all the rope, cordage and netting<br />
products you need for a safe worksite.<br />
SAFETY<br />
Vertical Lifeline… pg.17<br />
REASONS: PTS-3 meets or exceeds<br />
ANSI Z-359.1-1992 and California<br />
State and Federal OSHA guidelines<br />
on vertical lifelines. PTS-3 is<br />
flexible and works well in rope<br />
grabs. PTS-3 offers abrasion<br />
protection, firmness, and excellent<br />
shock mitigation.<br />
• Nylon fiber<br />
SAFETY NETTING<br />
SAFETY<br />
(8) r escue / safety rope applications<br />
Samson can manufacture safety<br />
netting specific to your needs.<br />
Contact our Netting Specialist at<br />
asksamson@samsonrope.com or<br />
1(800) 227-7673<br />
Knotted Netting…<br />
#12 to #360 Twisted nylon and polyester<br />
#15 - #333 Braided nylon<br />
1.75 – 8 mm Braided HMPE<br />
(Twisted sizes also available)<br />
3 mm – 6 mm Braided Polyethylene<br />
Mesh sizes from 3/4” up to<br />
168”, depending on twine size<br />
Single or double mesh<br />
Treatments…<br />
Dyes, Coatings, including fire retardants<br />
and tarring, Bonding, Rigidifying<br />
Selvage Options…<br />
Single, Double, Larger Diameter<br />
Selvage, Expanded
other<br />
industrial<br />
NETTING<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
miscellaneous<br />
Samson can manufacture netting for virtually any purpose. Whether for<br />
containment, capture or barrier we can offer suitable constructions for any need.<br />
Knotted Netting… #12 to #360 Twisted nylon and polyester<br />
#15 - #333 Braided nylon<br />
1.75 – 8 mm Braided HMPE (Twisted sizes also available)<br />
3 mm – 6 mm Braided Polyethylene<br />
Mesh sizes from 3/4” up to 168”, depending on twine size<br />
Single or double mesh<br />
Treatments… Dyes, Coatings, including fire retardants and tarring, Bonding, Rigidifying<br />
Selvage Options… Single, Double, Larger Diameter Selvage, Expanded<br />
REASONS: Due to the unique nature of netting applications, very little netting is<br />
manufactured and inventoried as a “standard” bulk item. Most netting is designed<br />
and manufactured to order based on the requirements of the application. For<br />
assistance in determining the type of netting needed for a specific application contact<br />
our Netting Specialist at asksamson@samsonrope.com or 1-800-227-7673.<br />
The following is a list of applications for which we’ve<br />
supplied netting…<br />
• Commercial Fishing Netting<br />
• Construction Netting<br />
other industrial<br />
applications<br />
LOGGING<br />
RIGGING LINES, CHOKERS,<br />
WRAPPERS, LIFTING LINES<br />
LOGGING<br />
AmSteel-Blue… pg.33<br />
REASONS: Replaces wire rope.<br />
Flexible, easy to splice, no fish<br />
hooks, extremely lightweight<br />
and easy to handle.<br />
• Dyneema fiber<br />
EROSION CONTROL<br />
REVETMENT MATS<br />
Aquaculture Netting<br />
Shark Netting<br />
Salmon Netting<br />
Fish Netting<br />
Lobster Netting<br />
Scallop Netting<br />
Brailer Netting<br />
Trawl Nets<br />
Pot Fishing Nets<br />
Predator Netting<br />
Tuna Seine Netting<br />
Cod End Netting<br />
Capture Nets<br />
Swordfish Netting<br />
Squid Netting<br />
• Sports Netting<br />
Ski Netting<br />
Batting Cage Netting<br />
Pitching Screens<br />
Tennis Netting<br />
Hockey Goal Netting<br />
Back Stop Netting<br />
Volleyball Netting<br />
Driving Range Netting<br />
Soccer Goal Netting<br />
<strong>Industrial</strong> Netting<br />
Debris Netting<br />
Fall Protection Netting<br />
Safety Netting<br />
Gangway Netting<br />
Cargo Netting<br />
Erosion Control Netting<br />
Landfill Netting<br />
Camouflage Netting<br />
Bird Netting<br />
Garden Netting<br />
Crowd Control Netting<br />
EROSION<br />
Duravet… pg.25<br />
REASONS: High strength to<br />
weight ratio. UV resistant,<br />
extremely stiff.<br />
• Polyester fiber<br />
OFF ROAD WINCH LINES<br />
OFF ROAD WINCH LINES<br />
AmSteel-Blue… pg.33<br />
AmSteel… pg.32<br />
REASON: Replacement for wire<br />
winchlines. Flexible, easy to<br />
splice, no fish hooks, extremely<br />
lightweight and easy to<br />
handle.<br />
• Dyneema fiber<br />
misc. rope applications (9)
3-strand<br />
comparison<br />
COMPARISONS<br />
elongation comparison for 3-strands<br />
elongation at specified load<br />
3-strand rope<br />
comparison of<br />
average strength,<br />
weight and<br />
elongation<br />
% elastic elongation at percent break strength<br />
Sorted high to low @ 20% 10% 20% 30%<br />
3-Strand PTS-3 NYLON 7.8% 11.3% 15.9%<br />
3-Strand PRO-SET NYLON 5.5% 10.0% 12.1%<br />
3-Strand PREMIUM POLYESTER 3.6% 6.0% 9.2%<br />
3-Strand ULTRA BLUE 2.0% 4.8% 6.8%<br />
3-Strand ULTRALINE 1.9% 4.2% 6.5%<br />
3-Strand SSR-100 1.6% 3.5% 4.7%<br />
3-Strand PRO-MASTER 2.0% 3.2% 3.9%<br />
3-Strand SSR-1200 1.5% 3.2% 4.0%<br />
* Based on rope stabilized from 200D 2 . All ropes cycled 50 times at each<br />
percent of average break strength.<br />
The following Elastic Elongation data is presented to illustrate the effect<br />
of load on various ropes. The loads shown are not indicative of a safe<br />
or suggested working load.<br />
ELONGATION AT SPECIFIED LOADS<br />
PRODUCT & SIZE (elongation expressed as inches per 100 ft)<br />
3/8” Diameter 350 lbs. 700 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,300 lbs. 1,600 lbs. 2,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-3 71.4 111.0 139.2 164.5 187.7 216.4<br />
Pro-Set Nylon 61.3 101.9 132.4 160.5 186.9 220.1<br />
Premium Polyester 32.9 59.1 79.9 99.7 118.9 143.5<br />
Ultra Blue 23.1 50.6 75.7 101.8 128.7 165.6<br />
Ultraline 22.9 49.8 74.4 99.8 126.0 161.9<br />
SSR-100 16.8 33.5 47.9 62.2 76.5 95.5<br />
Pro-Master, Black - - - - - -<br />
Pro-Master, White - - - - - -<br />
SSR-1200 14.5 27.3 37.9 48.1 58.2 71.4<br />
1/2” Diameter 550 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 1,500 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 3,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-3 72.4 105.9 137.0 164.5 189.6 212.9<br />
Pro-Set Nylon 56.7 87.8 118.2 146.0 172.0 196.6<br />
Premium Polyester 30.5 50.6 71.3 90.9 109.8 128.1<br />
Ultra Blue 21.9 43.0 68.0 94.1 121.1 148.8<br />
Ultraline 23.4 45.7 72.1 99.5 127.8 156.9<br />
SSR-100 15.7 28.5 42.7 56.9 71.0 85.2<br />
Pro-Master, Black 23.5 34.0 43.6 52.0 59.7 66.8<br />
Pro-Master, White 22.3 32.3 41.4 49.4 56.7 63.5<br />
SSR-1200 14.6 25.1 36.4 47.4 58.1 68.6<br />
5/8” Diameter 800 lbs. 1,700 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 3,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-3 71.0 114.9 146.5 164.5 197.5 227.7<br />
Pro-Set Nylon 53.2 92.4 122.6 140.2 173.1 203.9<br />
Premium Polyester 24.9 55.7 17.2 90.0 114.8 138.6<br />
Ultra Blue 17.9 42.0 64.9 79.7 110.3 142.0<br />
Ultraline 22.6 52.6 81.1 99.5 137.4 176.5<br />
SSR-100 15.8 33.4 49.1 58.8 78.4 97.9<br />
Pro-Master, Black 23.9 38.0 48.2 54.0 64.4 73.9<br />
Pro-Master, White 23.4 37.2 47.2 52.8 63.0 72.3<br />
SSR-1200 13.9 27.7 39.4 46.6 60.6 74.3<br />
NOTE: Elastic Elongation refers to that portion of the rope that<br />
is immediately recoverable after the load on the rope is released.<br />
For a detailed definition of all the components of Elongation,<br />
please refer to page 50.<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
3-Strand<br />
3-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE<br />
ULTRA BLUE<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1,600 726 1,700 771<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,300 1,043 2,600 1,179<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3,500 1,588 3,700 1,678<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 4,600 2,087 4,600 2,087<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 5,400 2,449 6,100 2,767<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 6,600 2,994 8,400 3,810<br />
5/8” 16 2” 8,100 3,674 10,600 4,808<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 11,100 5,035 12,000 5,443<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 15,000 6,804 18,000 8,165<br />
1” 24 3” 18,400 8,346 22,600 10,251<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 24,300 11,022 26,600 12,066<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 27,400 12,429 33,000 14,969<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 37,000 16,783<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 38,900 17,645 42,000 19,051<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
3-Strand<br />
3-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE<br />
ULTRA BLUE<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.1 1.6 1.1 1.6<br />
5/16” 8 1” 1.8 2.7 2.1 3.1<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 2.8 4.2 2.6 3.9<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 3.7 5.5 3.1 4.6<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 4.5 6.7 4.5 6.7<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 6.0 8.9 6.3 9.4<br />
5/8” 16 2” 7.4 11.0 8.0 11.8<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 10.5 15.6 10.2 15.2<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 14.4 21.4 15.8 23.5<br />
1” 24 3” 17.7 26.3 18.6 27.7<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 23.4 34.8 24.7 36.8<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 26.5 39.4 28.9 43.0<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 32.5 48.4<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 37.6 56.0 41.2 61.3<br />
(10) elongation comparison (3-strand ropes)
WEIGHT & STRENGTH<br />
specification comparison of 3-strands<br />
weights & strengths<br />
3-strand<br />
comparison<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand<br />
PRO-MASTER PRO-MASTER 3-Strand 3-Strand PRO-SET 3-Strand PREMIUM<br />
WHITE BLACK SSR-100 SSR-1200 NYLON PTS-3 POLYESTER<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - 1,000 454 - - 1,300 590 - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” - - - - 1,800 816 2,200 998 1,800 816 2,400 1,089 2,110 957<br />
5/16” 8 1” - - - - 2,800 1,270 3,400 1,542 2,900 1,315 3,000 1,361 - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” - - - - 4,100 1,860 4,600 2,087 4,000 1,814 5,200 2,359 4,720 2,141<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - - - 5,100 2,313 5,700 2,586 5,300 2,404 6,500 2,949 - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6,300 2,858 5,800 2,631 6,900 3,130 7,200 3,266 7,000 3,175 8,000 3,630 8,100 3,675<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - - - 9,100 4,128 9,100 4,128 8,800 3,992 - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 8,500 3,855 8,200 3,720 10,000 4,536 11,000 4,990 11,100 5,035 12,000 5,444 12,300 5,580<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 10,900 4,900 10,800 4,899 14,500 6,577 14,800 6,713 15,000 6,804 14,500 6,579 16,700 7,577<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - - - 17,600 7,983 17,000 7,711 - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 15,500 7,031 - - 18,700 8,482 20,900 9,480 21,100 9,571 - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 18,700 8,482 - - 23,750 10,773 25,400 11,521 27,800 12,610 - - 28,800 13,066<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - - - - - - 30,200 13,699 - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 26,600 12,066 32,800 14,878 35,600 16,148 - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - - - 31,000 14,062 39,000 17,690 41,700 18,915 - - 44,200 20,053<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - - - 43,000 19,505 46,100 20,911 - - 49,400 22,413<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 42,000 19,051 54,000 24,494 57,800 26,218 - - - -<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand<br />
PRO-MASTER PRO-MASTER 3-Strand 3-Strand PRO-SET 3-Strand PREMIUM<br />
WHITE BLACK SSR-100 SSR-1200 NYLON PTS-3 POLYESTER<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - 0.8 1.2 - - 1.0 1.5 - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” - - - - 1.4 2.1 1.6 2.4 1.5 2.2 2.0 3.0 2.0 3.0<br />
5/16” 8 1” - - - - 2.4 3.6 2.6 3.9 2.5 3.7 2.7 4.0 - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” - - - - 3.9 5.8 3.6 5.4 3.5 5.2 3.9 5.8 4.5 6.7<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - - - 4.9 7.3 4.9 7.3 5.0 7.4 5.3 7.9 - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6.5 9.7 6.7 10.0 6.5 9.7 6.5 9.7 6.5 9.7 6.8 10.1 7.8 11.6<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - - - 8.5 12.6 8.4 12.5 8.1 12.1 - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 9.6 14.3 10.2 15.2 9.5 14.1 10.3 15.3 10.5 15.6 10.6 15.8 12.2 18.2<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 13.9 20.7 15.1 22.5 13.5 20.1 14.4 21.4 14.5 21.6 15.3 22.8 17.5 26.0<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - - - 17.3 25.7 17.0 25.3 - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 18.0 26.8 - - 17.7 26.3 20.6 30.7 20.0 29.8 - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 22.0 32.7 - - 22.0 32.7 25.6 38.1 26.0 38.7 - - 30.4 45.2<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - - - - - - 29.0 43.2 - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 25.0 37.2 33.0 49.1 34.0 50.6 - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - - - 30.0 44.6 39.4 58.6 40.0 59.5 - - 47.5 70.7<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - - - 43.3 64.4 45.0 67.0 - - 52.5 78.1<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 42.0 62.5 56.2 83.6 55.0 81.9 - - - -<br />
stretch comparison (3-strand ropes) (11)
12-strand<br />
comparison<br />
COMPARISONS<br />
elongation comparison for 12-strands<br />
elongation at specified load<br />
12-strand rope<br />
comparison of<br />
average strength,<br />
weight and<br />
elongation<br />
% elastic elongation at percent break strength<br />
Sorted high to low @ 20% 10% 20% 30%<br />
12-Strand PTS-12 NYLON 4.7% 6.9% 7.7%<br />
DURA-PLEX 1.6% 2.7% 3.8%<br />
TENEX 1.4% 2.3% 3.0%<br />
QUIK-SPLICE® POLYTRON 1.10% 1.90% 2.60%<br />
TECH 12 0.63% 0.96% 1.20%<br />
VALIDATOR 12 0.49% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
AMSTEEL® 0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
AMSTEEL® - BLUE 0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
* Based on rope stabilized from 200D 2 . All ropes cycled 50 times at each<br />
percent of average break strength.<br />
The following Elastic Elongation data is presented to illustrate the effect<br />
of load on various ropes. The loads shown are not indicative of a safe<br />
or suggested working load.<br />
ELONGATION AT SPECIFIED LOADS<br />
PRODUCT & SIZE (elongation expressed as inches per 100 ft)<br />
3/8” Diameter 350 lbs. 700 lbs. 1,500 lbs. 2,500 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 7,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-12 45.1 62.1 88.2 111.6 153.6 179.3<br />
Dura-Plex 17.6 30.3 55.1 82.3 141.6 184.4<br />
Tenex 11.4 18.4 31.3 44.7 72.4 91.5<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron 12.9 22.3 40.4 60.3 103.8 135.2<br />
Tech 12 2.9 4.4 6.8 9.2 13.9 16.9<br />
Validator 12 2.0 3.1 5.0 6.9 10.8 13.3<br />
AmSteel 2.3 3.5 5.6 7.7 11.7 14.4<br />
AmSteel-Blue 1.7 2.7 4.5 6.2 9.9 12.4<br />
1/2” Diameter 650 lbs. 1,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 12,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-12 44.6 54.4 74.8 103.0 141.7 170.8<br />
Dura-Plex 18.7 26.1 45.0 77.5 133.8 183.3<br />
Tenex 11.1 15.0 24.4 39.5 63.9 84.8<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron 13.0 18.2 31.3 53.9 92.8 127.5<br />
Tech 12 2.9 3.8 5.7 8.5 12.8 16.2<br />
Validator 12 2.0 2.7 4.2 6.4 10.0 13.0<br />
AmSteel 2.4 3.1 4.7 7.2 11.0 14.1<br />
AmSteel-Blue 1.8 2.3 3.7 5.8 9.2 12.1<br />
5/8” Diameter 1,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 13,000 lbs. 18,000 lbs.<br />
PTS-12 46.2 63.6 87.5 120.5 150.6 175.0<br />
Dura-Plex 17.0 29.3 50.4 86.8 126.9 163.8<br />
Tenex 11.6 18.8 30.5 49.4 69.2 86.8<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron 12.4 21.3 36.6 63.0 92.2 118.9<br />
Tech 12 2.9 4.4 6.7 10.0 13.3 16.1<br />
Validator 12 2.0 3.1 4.8 7.5 10.2 12.6<br />
AmSteel 2.4 3.7 5.7 8.7 11.6 14.2<br />
AmSteel-Blue 1.7 2.7 4.2 6.7 9.2 11.4<br />
NOTE: Elastic Elongation refers to that portion of the rope that<br />
is immediately recoverable after the load on the rope is released.<br />
For a detailed definition of all the components of Elongation,<br />
please refer to page 50.<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
QUIK-SPLICE<br />
12-Strand<br />
POLYTRON<br />
DURA-PLEX<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16”<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1,400 635 1,800 816<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,500 1,134 2,600 1,179<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3,600 1,633 3,880 1,760<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 4,600 2,087 5,000 2,268<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6,650 3,016 6,700 3,039<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 8,300 3,765 - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 10,900 4,944 11,600 5,262<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 13,325 6,044 14,500 6,577<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 17,325 7,859 21,200 9,616<br />
1” 24 3” 23,100 10,478 25,000 11,340<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 28,600 12,973 - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 31,300 14,198 - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 43,750 19,845 - -<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
QUIK-SPLICE<br />
12-Strand<br />
POLYTRON<br />
DURA-PLEX<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.1 1.6 1.5 2.2<br />
5/16” 8 1” 1.7 2.5 2.2 3.3<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 2.7 4.0 3.4 5.1<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 3.5 5.2 4.6 6.8<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 4.7 7.0 5.8 8.6<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 5.8 8.3 - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 7.8 11.6 11.0 16.4<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 9.7 14.4 15.0 22.3<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 15.2 22.6 21.5 32.0<br />
1” 24 3” 21.0 31.3 24.2 36.0<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 24.5 36.5 - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 29.0 43.2 - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 41.0 61.0 - -<br />
(12) elongation comparison (12-strand ropes)
WEIGHT & STRENGTH<br />
specifications comparison of 12-strands<br />
weights & strengths<br />
12-strand<br />
comparison<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand<br />
PTS-12 TENEX AMSTEEL VALIDATOR 12 TECH-12 AMSTEEL-BLUE<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - - 1,400 635 2,000 907 - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - - 2,100 953 2,700 1,225 2,800 1,270 - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1,750 794 - - 5,000 2,268 5,500 2,495 5,600 2,540 5,400 2,449<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 3,000 1,361 3,240 1,470 7,400 3,357 9,400 4,264 8,150 3,697 9,200 4,173<br />
5/16” 8 1” 4,500 2,041 4,720 2,141 10,500 4,763 14,000 6,350 13,000 5,897 13,700 6,214<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 5,500 2,495 5,800 2,631 15,500 7,031 19,500 8,845 18,000 8,165 20,445 9,274<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 7,000 3,175 9,000 4,082 18,000 8,165 23,500 10,660 28,000 12,701 23,925 10,852<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 10,800 4,899 11,800 5,352 27,500 12,474 35,000 15,876 33,000 14,969 36,250 16,443<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 14,000 6,350 15,000 6,804 34,000 15,422 43,000 19,505 - - 44,660 20,258<br />
5/8” 16 2” 16,000 7,258 17,100 7,757 40,700 18,462 55,000 24,948 43,000 19,505 59,015 26,769<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 21,000 9,526 22,400 10,161 52,000 23,587 - - 65,000 29,484 69,600 31,571<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - 61,000 27,670 - - - - 81,925 37,161<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 32,600 14,787 74,000 33,566 - - 84,000 38,102 98,310 44,593<br />
1” 24 3” - - 42,700 19,369 90,000 40,824 - - 102,000 46,267 116,000 52,618<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - - 100,000 45,360 - - - - 131,300 59,558<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 110,000 49,896 - - - - 147,900 67,087<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - - - 125,000 56,700 - - - - 165,300 74,980<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - 135,000 61,236 - - - - 184,150 83,530<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 175,000 79,380 - - - - 227,650 103,262<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand 12-Strand<br />
PTS-12 TENEX AMSTEEL VALIDATOR 12 TECH-12 AMSTEEL-BLUE<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.7 - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.9 - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1.2 1.8 - - 1.0 1.5 1.3 1.9 1.3 1.9 1.0 1.5<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2.0 3.0 2.1 3.1 1.6 2.4 2.2 3.3 1.9 2.8 1.6 2.4<br />
5/16” 8 1” 3.0 4.5 3.2 4.8 2.7 4.0 3.6 5.4 3.2 4.8 2.7 4.0<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4.0 6.0 4.2 6.3 3.6 5.4 4.6 6.8 4.3 6.4 3.6 5.4<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 5.6 8.3 6.3 9.4 4.2 6.3 6.1 9.1 6.7 10.0 4.2 6.3<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 7.4 11.0 8.5 12.6 6.4 9.5 8.8 13.1 8.0 11.9 6.4 9.5<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 10.4 15.5 10.0 14.9 7.9 11.8 10.8 16.1 - - 7.9 11.8<br />
5/8” 16 2” 12.1 18.0 13.1 19.5 10.2 15.2 14.0 20.8 13.5 20.1 10.2 15.2<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 16.1 24.0 17.2 25.6 13.3 19.8 - - 19.3 28.7 13.3 19.8<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - 15.8 23.6 - - - - 15.8 23.6<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 25.8 38.4 19.6 29.2 - - 25.3 37.7 19.6 29.2<br />
1” 24 3” - - 34.5 51.3 21.8 32.4 - - 31.1 46.3 21.8 32.4<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - - 27.5 41.0 - - - - 27.5 41.0<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 31.9 47.4 - - - - 31.9 47.4<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - - - 36.2 53.9 - - - - 36.2 53.9<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - 41.8 62.2 - - - - 41.8 62.2<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 51.7 77.0 - - - - 51.7 77.0<br />
stretch comparison (12-strand ropes) (13)
double braid<br />
comparison<br />
COMPARISONS<br />
elongation comparison for double braids<br />
elongation at specified load<br />
double braid rope<br />
comparison<br />
average strength,<br />
weight and<br />
elongation<br />
% elastic elongation at percent break strength…<br />
Sorted high to low @ 20% 10% 20% 30%<br />
2-in-1 SUPER STRONG 3.0% 5.3% 6.7%<br />
2-in-1 NYSTRON 2.4% 4.5% 5.9%<br />
2-in-1 STABLE BRAID 1.1% 1.7% 2.7%<br />
ULTRA-LITE 0.65% 1.00% 1.29%<br />
ULTRA-TECH 0.63% 0.97% 1.24%<br />
PROGEN II 0.50% 0.74% 1.01%<br />
VALIDATOR II 0.59% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
VALIDATOR SKB 0.49% 0.72% 0.92%<br />
AMSTEEL II 0.50% 0.67% 0.96%<br />
* Based on rope stabilized from 200D 2 . All ropes cycled 50 times at each<br />
percent of average break strength.<br />
The following Elastic Elongation data is presented to illustrate the effect<br />
of load on various ropes. The loads shown are not indicative of a safe<br />
or suggested working load.<br />
ELONGATION AT SPECIFIED LOADS<br />
PRODUCT & SIZE (elongation expressed as inches per 100 ft)<br />
1/2” Diameter 1,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 12,000 lbs.<br />
2-IN-1 Super Strong 41.2 68.9 115.1 192.5 259.9<br />
2-IN-1Nystron 28.1 49.8 88.5 157.1 219.8<br />
2-IN-1 Stable Braid 12.4 21.5 37.4 65.0 89.8<br />
Ultra-Tech 4.9 7.6 11.6 17.8 22.9<br />
Progen II 3.0 4.6 7.1 11.0 14.2<br />
Validator II 5.1 7.0 9.6 13.2 15.9<br />
Validator SKB 3.7 5.5 8.1 12.0 15.2<br />
AmSteel II 4.5 6.8 10.1 15.0 18.9<br />
3/4” Diameter 2,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 24,000 lbs.<br />
2-IN-1 Super Strong 38.3 63.9 106.9 178.6 241.2<br />
2-IN-1Nystron 29.7 52.8 93.7 166.4 232.7<br />
2-IN-1 Stable Braid 12.6 21.9 38.0 66.0 91.2<br />
Ultra-Tech - - - - -<br />
Progen II 2.7 4.2 6.6 10.2 13.2<br />
Validator II 4.9 6.6 9.1 12.5 15.0<br />
Validator SKB 3.4 5.0 7.4 11.0 13.8<br />
AmSteel II 4.2 6.3 9.4 14.0 17.7<br />
1” Diameter 3,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs. 24,000 lbs.<br />
2-IN-1 Super Strong 31.9 39.5 66.0 110.4 149.1<br />
2-IN-1Nystron 26.2 33.2 58.9 104.6 146.4<br />
2-IN-1 Stable Braid 10.3 13.0 22.6 39.2 54.2<br />
Ultra-Tech - - - - -<br />
Progen II - - - - -<br />
Validator II 4.5 5.1 7.0 9.6 11.6<br />
Validator SKB - - - - -<br />
AmSteel II 4.0 4.8 7.1 10.6 13.3<br />
NOTE: Elastic Elongation refers to that portion of the rope that<br />
is immediately recoverable after the load on the rope is released.<br />
For a detailed definition of all the components of Elongation,<br />
please refer to page 50.<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
2-IN-1<br />
ULTRA-LITE SUPER STRONG<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1,200 544 - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2,200 998 2,300 1,043<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,900 1,315 3,400 1,542<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4,400 1,996 4,900 2,223<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 6,600 2,994<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” - - 8,500 3,856<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” - - 15,200 6,895<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” - - 18,800 8,528<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 29,000 13,154<br />
1” 24 3” - - 36,000 16,330<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - 45,000 20,412<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - 52,000 23,587<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 59,000 26,762<br />
1-3/8” 35 4-1/8” - - - -<br />
1-7/16” 36 4-5/16” - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - 74,000 33,566<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
2-IN-1<br />
ULTRA-LITE SUPER STRONG<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 0.9 1.3 - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.9 2.8 1.6 2.4<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2.5 3.7 2.6 3.9<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3.2 4.8 3.7 5.5<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 5.1 7.6<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” - - 6.6 9.8<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” - - 12.0 17.9<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” - - 15.0 22.3<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 22.0 32.7<br />
1” 24 3” - - 26.0 38.7<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - 36.0 53.6<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - 41.0 61.0<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 43.5 64.7<br />
1-3/8” 35 4-1/8” - - - -<br />
1-7/16” 36 4-5/16” - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - 60.0 89.3<br />
(14) elongation comparison (double braid ropes)
WEIGHT & STRENGTH<br />
specification comparison of double braids<br />
weights & strengths<br />
double braid<br />
comparison<br />
AVERAGE STRENGTH COMPARISON<br />
2-IN-1<br />
2-IN-1<br />
STABLE BRAID NYSTRON AMSTEEL II ULTRA-TECH VALIDATOR II VALIDATOR SKB PROGEN II<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.)<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - - - 2,300 1,043 3,300 1,497 4,820 2,186 5,500 2,495<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2,300 1,043 - - 4,500 2,041 4,800 2,177 5,000 2,268 6,270 2,844 8,000 3,629<br />
5/16” 8 1” 3,600 1,633 - - 7,500 3,402 7,800 3,538 7,200 3,266 8,500 3,856 11,000 4,990<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 5,600 2,540 5,620 2,550 9,800 4,445 10,000 4,536 11,500 5,216 12,900 5,851 17,500 7,938<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 7,700 3,493 7,370 3,344 11,700 5,307 14,800 6,713 15,200 6,895 16,500 7,484 24,000 10,886<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 10,400 4,717 10,500 4,764 15,500 7,031 20,000 9,072 20,000 9,072 22,750 10,319 30,000 13,608<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 13,300 6,033 13,200 5,989 22,000 9,979 - - 26,000 11,794 32,480 14,733 36,500 16,556<br />
5/8” 16 2” 16,300 7,394 16,300 7,395 27,000 12,247 42,000 19,051 30,000 13,608 42,550 19,301 46,000 20,866<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 20,400 9,253 23,000 8,892 35,000 15,876 - - 45,000 20,412 53,360 24,204 68,000 30,845<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - 40,000 18,144 - - - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 29,900 13,563 27,000 12,247 50,000 22,680 - - 63,000 28,577 - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 39,200 17,781 37,000 16,783 57,000 25,855 - - 80,000 36,288 - - - -<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - 49,800 22,594 59,300 26,898 - - - - - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 48,200 21,864 59,100 26,813 72,900 33,067 - - 100,000 45,360 - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 57,300 25,991 86,500 39,245 81,000 36,742 - - 123,000 55,793 - - - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 64,700 29,348 - - - - - - 135,000 61,236 - - - -<br />
1-3/8” 35 4-1/8” - - - - - - - - 148,000 67,133 - - - -<br />
1-7/16” 36 4-5/16” - - - - - - - - 160,000 72,576 - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 75,100 34,065 - - - - - - 174,000 78,926 - - - -<br />
WEIGHT COMPARISON<br />
2-IN-1<br />
2-IN-1<br />
STABLE BRAID NYSTRON AMSTEEL II ULTRA-TECH VALIDATOR II VALIDATOR SKB PROGEN II<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/ Lbs/ Kg/<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M 100 Ft. 100M<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - - - 1.0 1.5 1.4 2.1 1.3 1.9 1.2 1.8<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2.1 3.1 - - 2.2 3.3 2.1 3.1 2.2 3.3 2.5 3.7 2.2 3.3<br />
5/16” 8 1” 3.2 4.8 - - 3.5 5.2 4.0 6.0 3.8 5.7 3.8 5.7 3.8 5.7<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4.5 6.7 4.4 6.5 4.1 6.1 4.6 6.8 5.4 8.0 5.2 7.7 5.5 8.2<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 6.1 9.1 5.7 8.5 6.1 9.1 6.4 9.5 7.0 10.4 7.6 11.3 7.0 10.4<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 8.2 12.2 7.7 11.5 8.6 12.8 9.8 14.6 9.0 13.4 8.7 12.9 9.0 13.4<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 11.0 16.4 10.0 14.9 10.0 14.9 - - 12.0 17.9 12.0 17.9 11.7 17.4<br />
5/8” 16 2” 14.0 20.8 12.6 18.8 12.6 18.8 14.5 21.6 14.4 21.4 15.5 23.1 14.3 21.3<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 18.0 26.8 17.3 25.7 16.0 23.8 - - 20.3 30.2 20.4 30.4 20.2 30.1<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - - - 20.3 30.2 - - - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 27.1 40.3 19.0 28.3 24.8 36.9 - - 27.0 40.2 - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 34.0 50.6 34.0 50.6 29.7 44.2 - - 35.0 52.1 - - - -<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - 39.2 58.3 31.7 47.2 - - - - - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 45.3 67.4 46.9 69.8 37.0 55.1 - - 44.0 65.5 - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 53.9 80.2 71.2 106.0 42.6 63.4 - - 52.0 77.4 - - - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 60.8 90.5 - - - - - - 58.0 86.3 - - - -<br />
1-3/8” 35 4-1/8” - - - - - - - - 63.2 94.1 - - - -<br />
1-7/16” 36 4-5/16” - - - - - - - - 67.7 100.8 - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 73.3 109.1 - - - - - - 74.5 110.9 - - - -<br />
stretch comparison (double braid ropes) (15)
quick-view<br />
comparison<br />
COMPARISONS<br />
relative comparison<br />
for all samson industrial ropes<br />
Relative comparison of weight, strength, specific gravity and elastic elongation<br />
for all products. Using 1/2” and 1” diameters as basis of comparison, ropes are<br />
ranked along a relative scale. Placement on the scale reflects a products weight<br />
or strength relative to all other products. Each number corresponds to a specific<br />
product (see key to the right).<br />
weight comparison<br />
Lighter<br />
Heavier<br />
1/2”<br />
1 2 4 9 19 23 5 8 6 16 18 7 15 17 14 10 13 12 26 11 21 24 25 26 29 28<br />
1”<br />
1 2 3 19 23 5 6 9 22 8 16 18 21 10 26 12 14 11 26<br />
average strength comparison<br />
Strong<br />
Strongest<br />
1/2”<br />
1 7 2 6 4 9 5 16 8 10 18 15 12 14 13 17 11 21 27 25 19 28 26 24 23<br />
1”<br />
1 6 2 5 3 9 8 16 10 18 14 12 11 21 22 25 19 26 23<br />
elastic elongation*: all products % Elastic Elongation at percent of Break Strength<br />
Sorted lowest to highest EE at 20% 10% 20% 30%<br />
AMSTEEL® II 0.50% 0.67% 0.96%<br />
AMSTEEL®-BLUE 0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
AMSTEEL® 0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
VALIDATOR SKB 0.49% 0.72% 0.92%<br />
VALIDATOR 12 0.49% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
VALIDATOR II 0.59% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
PROGEN II 0.50% 0.74% 1.01%<br />
8-Strand Proton 8 0.58% 0.87% 0.96%<br />
TECH 12 0.63% 0.96% 1.20%<br />
ULTRA-TECH 0.63% 0.97% 1.24%<br />
ULTRA-LITE 0.65% 1.00% 1.29%<br />
DURAVET 0.60% 1.40% 2.20%<br />
2-in-1® STABLE BRAID 1.1% 1.7% 2.7%<br />
QUICK SPLICE® POLYTRON 1.1% 1.9% 2.6%<br />
TENEX 1.4% 2.3% 3.0%<br />
DURA-PLEX 1.6% 2.7% 3.8%<br />
3-Strand SSR-1200 1.5% 3.2% 4.0%<br />
3-Strand PRO-MASTER 2.0% 3.2% 3.9%<br />
3-Strand SSR-100 1.6% 3.5% 4.7%<br />
8-Strand ULTRA BLUE 1.7% 3.5% 4.2%<br />
3-Strand ULTRALINE 1.9% 4.2% 6.5%<br />
STATIC ROPE 3.2% 4.5% 6.0%<br />
2-in-1® NYSTRON 2.4% 4.5% 5.9%<br />
3-Strand ULTRA BLUE 2.0% 4.8% 6.8%<br />
2-in-1® SUPER STRONG 3.0% 5.3% 6.7%<br />
3-Strand PREMIUM POLYESTER 3.6% 6.0% 9.2%<br />
PTS-12 NYLON 4.7% 6.9% 7.7%<br />
3-Strand PRO-SET NYLON 5.5% 10.0% 12.1%<br />
3-Strand PTS-3 NYLON–Medium Lay 7.8% 11.3% 15.9%<br />
specific gravity comparison<br />
Specific<br />
Gravity Product<br />
Floats in .91 1<br />
Water .94 20, 4, 2, 3<br />
.98 23, 19<br />
Neutral<br />
Buoyancy* 1.0 – 1.025<br />
1.09 – 1.18 22, 15, 18, 16, 17, 5<br />
Sinks in 1.2 – 1.24 21, 9, 8, 24,14, 7, 6, 13<br />
Water 1.38 – 1.39 28, 12, 11, 10, 27, 26<br />
1.4 – 1.46 25, 29<br />
* Elastic elongation based on new rope<br />
stabilized from 200D 2 . All ropes cycles 50 times<br />
at each percent of average break strength.<br />
*Specific Gravity of Fresh Water= 1.0<br />
Specific Gravity of Salt Water= 1.025<br />
Something is said to be “neutrally buoyant” when<br />
its specific gravity is equal to that of the medium<br />
into which it is placed.<br />
(16) quick-view comparisons<br />
EXAMPLE: #1 has the lowest weight<br />
relative to all other products compared.<br />
Based on the key below, #1 corresponds<br />
to 3-Strand Ultraline.<br />
product key<br />
Code numerical product listing<br />
1 ULTRALINE, 3-Str<br />
2 ULTRA BLUE, 3-Str<br />
3 ULTRA BLUE, 8-Str<br />
4 QUIK SPLICE® POLYTRON, 12-Str<br />
5 SSR-100, 3-Str<br />
6 PRO-MASTER (white), 3-Str<br />
7 PRO-MASTER (black), 3-Str<br />
8 SSR-1200, 3-Str<br />
9 DURA-PLEX<br />
10 PREMIUM POLYESTER, 3-Str<br />
11 TENEX, 12-Str<br />
12 STABLE BRAID, 2-in-1® Double Braid<br />
13 STATIC ROPE<br />
14 NYSTRON, 2-in-1® Double Braid<br />
15 PTS-3 NYLON, 3-Str<br />
16 PRO-SET NYLON, 3-Str<br />
17 PTS-12 NYLON, 12-Str<br />
18 SUPER STRONG,2-in-1® Double Braid<br />
19 AMSTEEL®, 12-Str<br />
20 ULTRA-LITE, Double Braid<br />
21 AMSTEEL® II, Double Braid<br />
22 PROTON 8, 8-Str<br />
23 AMSTEEL®-BLUE, 12-Str<br />
24 VALIDATOR SKB, Double Braid<br />
25 VALIDATOR 12, 12-Str<br />
26 VALIDATOR II, Double Braid<br />
27 TECH 12, 12-Str<br />
28 ULTRA-TECH, Double Braid<br />
29 PROGEN II, Double Braid<br />
alphabetical product listing Code page #<br />
AMSTEEL® II, Double Braid 21 32<br />
AMSTEEL®, 12-Str 19 32<br />
AMSTEEL® - BLUE, 12-Str 23 33<br />
DURA-PLEX, 12-Str 9 22<br />
NYSTRON, 2-in-1® Double Braid 14 28<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER, 3-Str 10 24<br />
PROGEN II, Double Braid 29 39<br />
PRO-MASTER (white), 3-Str 6 21<br />
PRO-MASTER (black), 3-Str 7 21<br />
PRO-SET NYLON, 3-Str 16 29<br />
PROTON 8, 8-Str 22 33<br />
PTS-3 NYLON, 3-Str 15 29<br />
PTS-12 NYLON, 12-Str 17 30<br />
QUIK SPLICE® POLYTRON, 12-Str 4 19<br />
SSR-100, 3-Str 5 21<br />
SSR-1200, 3-Str 8 22<br />
STABLE BRAID, 2-in-1® Double Braid 12 26<br />
STATIC ROPE 13 28<br />
SUPER STRONG, 2-in-1® Double Braid 18 30<br />
TECH 12, 12-Str 27 38<br />
TENEX, 12-Str 11 24-25<br />
ULTRA BLUE, 3-Str 2 18<br />
ULTRA BLUE, 8-Str 3 19<br />
ULTRALINE, 3-Str 1 18<br />
ULTRA-LITE, Double Braid 20 34<br />
ULTRA-TECH, Double Braid 28 38<br />
VALIDATOR II, Double Braid 26 35<br />
VALIDATOR 12, 12-Str 25 35<br />
VALIDATOR SKB, Double Braid 24 34
VERTICAL LIFELINE<br />
vertical lifeline<br />
features & comparisons<br />
vertical<br />
lifeline<br />
SAMSON VERTICAL LIFELINE FEATURES:<br />
• Samson Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifelines conform to the rope requirements specified in ANSI Z359.1-1992<br />
and meet California OSHA and Federal OSHA requirements for lifelines<br />
• Allow easy handling and freedom of movement by mechanical rope grabs<br />
• Firm and flexible<br />
• All Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifelines supplied with a safety rating tag<br />
• All Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifelines have shrink tube protecting the splice area<br />
All Samson Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifelines are offered in the following<br />
fabricated and unfabricated lengths:<br />
Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifeline with Round Thimble. Supplied with safety rating tag, shrink tube over splice<br />
area and round thimble splice one end only, other end heat-sealed and protected with shrink tube.<br />
Pre-Spliced Vertical Lifeline with Round Thimble and Safety Hook. Supplied with safety rating tag,<br />
shrink tube over splice area and round thimble splice and safety hook one end only, other end heatsealed<br />
and protected with shrink tube.<br />
PTS-3 vertical lifeline (5/8” diameter product)<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Minimum (Lbs.)<br />
SIZE LENGTH PACKAGE (1 spool per carton)<br />
5/8” 1,200 ft. Spool<br />
5/8” 2,400 ft. Spool<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Lbs/100 Ft.<br />
3-Strand PTS-3 Nylon 10,800 lbs. 10.6 lbs.<br />
PRE-SPLICED SIZES<br />
SIZE LENGTH PACKAGE (4 polybags or 1 spool per carton)<br />
5/8” 50 ft. Polybag<br />
5/8” 100 ft. Spool<br />
5/8” 150 ft. Spool<br />
5/8” 200 ft. Spool<br />
5/8” 250 ft. Spool<br />
5/8” 300 ft. Spool<br />
Samson offers PTS-3 Vertical Lifeline construction in unspliced bulk<br />
lengths, as follows. <strong>Rope</strong> only, no splices, no tags and no hardware.<br />
UNSPLICED BULK SIZES<br />
NYLON FIBER<br />
3-Strand PTS-3 Lifeline<br />
A premium heat-set nylon construction coated with orange<br />
Samthane coating. The coating penetrates through to<br />
the center of each strand rather than just coating the<br />
surface fibers. This results in several benefits: the coating<br />
protects the fibers from abrasion, snagging<br />
and helps keep dirt and other contaminants from entering<br />
the rope thereby extending wear life. It also provides<br />
exceptional working firmness because the strand fibers<br />
are bonded together. PTS-3 is firm but flexible, works well<br />
in rope grabs and also offers excellent shock mitigation.<br />
Color: Orange<br />
• Excellent shock mitigation<br />
• Excellent abrasion resistance<br />
• Exceptional wear life<br />
660 Product<br />
Code<br />
ELASTIC ELONGATION<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
8.3% 12.1% 17.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
vertical lifelines (17)
polyolefin<br />
ropes<br />
120 Product<br />
Code 130 Product<br />
Code<br />
A regular lay three-strand<br />
floating rope with excellent<br />
wear life. Ultraline is<br />
produced from our<br />
proprietary high tenacity<br />
orange Ultra polyolefin<br />
fiber which allows it to yield<br />
20% to 25% higher<br />
strength than standard<br />
yellow polypropylene ropes<br />
with twice the wear life. Its<br />
unique orange color with<br />
the trademarked red and<br />
green I.D. markers make<br />
this a highly visible product.<br />
These performance<br />
characteristics are the<br />
reason Ultraline is an<br />
accepted economical service<br />
replacement to traditional<br />
three-strand polypropylene.<br />
3-STRAND<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ 20% – 25% stronger than<br />
standard polypropylene<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Twice the wear life of<br />
standard polypropylene<br />
Superior UV resistance<br />
Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
ULTRALINE <br />
Applications<br />
– Tie-Downs<br />
– Pilot Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
orange Ultra<br />
Polyolefin fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.91 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.9% 4.2% 6.5%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
SIZE WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 1.8 lbs. 2.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 2.8 lbs. 4.2 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 3.7 lbs. 5.5 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 6.0 lbs. 8.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 7.4 lbs. 11.0 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 10.5 lbs. 15.6 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 17.7 lbs. 26.3 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 23.4 lbs. 34.8 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 26.5 lbs. 39.4 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 37.6 lbs. 56.0 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 1,600 lbs. 726 Kg 1,450 lbs. 658 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 2,100 lbs. 953 Kg<br />
3/8” 3,500 lbs. 1,588 Kg 3,170 lbs. 1,438 Kg<br />
7/16” 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,100 lbs. 1,860 Kg<br />
1/2” 5,400 lbs. 2,449 Kg 4,900 lbs. 2,223 Kg<br />
9/16” 6,600 lbs. 2,994 Kg 5,980 lbs. 2,713 Kg<br />
5/8” 8,100 lbs. 3,674 Kg 7,280 lbs. 3,302 Kg<br />
3/4” 11,100 lbs. 5,035 Kg 9,950 lbs. 4,513 Kg<br />
7/8” 15,000 lbs. 6,804 Kg 13,500 lbs. 6,124 Kg<br />
1” 18,400 lbs. 8,346 Kg 16,600 lbs. 7,530 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 24,300 lbs. 11,022 Kg 21,900 lbs. 9,934 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 27,400 lbs. 12,429 Kg 24,700 lbs. 11,204 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38,900 lbs. 17,645 Kg 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg<br />
(18) Polyolefin ropes<br />
3-STRAND<br />
Ultra Blue is a proprietary bipolymer<br />
polyolefin fiber. This<br />
maximum strength fiber<br />
creates ropes that are 30% to<br />
35% higher in strength than<br />
equivalent polypropylene<br />
constructions. This fiber gives<br />
Ultra Blue ropes up to three<br />
times more wear life than<br />
polypropylene. The unique<br />
fiber surface develops<br />
excellent grip capability while<br />
adding to the surface wear<br />
life. The overall strength and<br />
wear features give the<br />
opportunity of down-sizing<br />
while maintaining longer wear<br />
life over standard polypropylene<br />
ropes.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ 30% – 35% stronger than<br />
standard polypropylene<br />
■ Triple the wear life of<br />
standard polypropylene<br />
■ Excellent grip<br />
■ Superior UV resistance<br />
■ Lighter weight than a<br />
"combo" rope<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 2.6 lbs. 3.9 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 3.1 lbs. 4.6 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 6.3 lbs. 9.4 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 8.0 lbs. 11.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 15.8 lbs. 23.5 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 18.6 lbs. 27.7 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 24.7 lbs. 36.8 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 28.9 lbs. 43.0 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 32.5 lbs. 48.4 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 41.2 lbs. 61.3 Kg<br />
ULTRA BLUE <br />
Applications<br />
– Tie-Downs<br />
– Pilot Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
Ultra Blue<br />
Bi-Polymer<br />
Polyolefin fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.94 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
2.0% 4.8% 6.8%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 1,700 lbs. 771 Kg 1,500 lbs. 680 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,600 lbs. 1,179 Kg 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg<br />
3/8” 3,700 lbs. 1,678 Kg 3,300 lbs. 1,497 Kg<br />
7/16” 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,100 lbs. 1,860 Kg<br />
1/2” 6,100 lbs. 2,767 Kg 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg<br />
9/16” 8,400 lbs. 3,810 Kg 7,600 lbs. 3,447 Kg<br />
5/8” 10,600 lbs. 4,808 Kg 9,500 lbs. 4,309 Kg<br />
3/4” 12,000 lbs. 5,443 Kg 10,800 lbs. 4,899 Kg<br />
7/8” 18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 16,200 lbs. 7,348 Kg<br />
1” 22,600 lbs. 10,251 Kg 20,300 lbs. 9,208 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 26,600 lbs. 12,066 Kg 23,900 lbs. 10,841 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 33,000 lbs. 14,969 Kg 29,700 lbs. 13,472 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 37,000 lbs. 16,783 Kg 33,300 lbs. 15,105 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 42,000 lbs. 19,051 Kg 37,800 lbs. 17,146 Kg
252 Product<br />
Code<br />
335 Product<br />
Code<br />
8-STRAND<br />
8-Strand Ultra Blue offers<br />
up to three times the<br />
service life of an equivalent<br />
polypropylene construction.<br />
It also offers 30%-35%<br />
higher strengths. The<br />
unique fiber surface<br />
develops excellent grip<br />
capability while adding to<br />
the surface wear life.<br />
The overall strength and<br />
wear features give the<br />
opportunity of down-sizing<br />
while maintaining longer<br />
wear life over standard<br />
polypropylene ropes.<br />
ULTRA BLUE <br />
Applications<br />
– Heavy Duty<br />
Hauling Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
Ultra Blue<br />
Bi-Polymer<br />
Polyolefin fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.94 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.7% 3.5% 4.2%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
12-STRAND<br />
A fast splicing single braid<br />
constructed with high<br />
strength Ultra Blue bipolymer<br />
polyolefin fiber.<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron floats<br />
and has very high wet and<br />
dry abrasion resistance. The<br />
Ultra Blue fiber has excellent<br />
dielectric properties and is<br />
extruded with our SL-5<br />
ultraviolet inhibitor to<br />
provide superior resistance<br />
to sunlight degradation.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ 30% – 35% stronger<br />
than standard<br />
polypropylene<br />
■ triple the wear life<br />
of standard<br />
polypropylene<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Class 1 8-Strand splice<br />
■ Class 1 12-Strand splice<br />
■ Excellent grip<br />
■ UV Stabilized<br />
■ Lighter weight<br />
■ Easy to splice<br />
than a combo or<br />
polyester rope<br />
■ Stronger than standard<br />
polypropylene<br />
■ Superior UV<br />
■ Excellent wet and dry<br />
resistance<br />
abrasion resistance<br />
QUIK-SPLICE <br />
POLYTRON<br />
Applications<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
– Pilot Lines<br />
– Light Duty Pulling Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
Ultra Blue<br />
Bi-Polymer<br />
Polyolefin fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.94 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.1% 1.9% 2.6%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1” 24mm 3” 19.2 lbs. 28.6 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 23.7 lbs. 35.3 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 28.8 lbs. 42.9 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 31.6 lbs. 47.0 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 41.2 lbs. 61.3 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1” 23,800 lbs. 10,796 Kg 21,400 lbs. 9,707 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 29,100 lbs. 13,200 Kg 26,100 lbs. 11,839 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg 31,500 lbs. 14,288 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 37,500 lbs. 17,010 Kg 33,700 lbs. 15,286 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 44,300 lbs. 20,094 Kg 39,800 lbs. 18,053 Kg<br />
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Extruder<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 1.7 lbs. 2.5 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 2.7 lbs. 4.0 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 3.5 lbs. 5.2 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 4.7 lbs. 7.0 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 5.8 lbs. 8.3 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 7.8 lbs. 11.6 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 9.7 lbs. 14.4 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 15.2 lbs. 22.6 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 21.0 lbs. 31.3 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 24.5 lbs. 36.5 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 29.0 lbs. 43.2 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 41.0 lbs. 61.0 Kg<br />
BI-POLYMER POLYOLEFIN<br />
proprietary bi-polymer polyolefins…<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 1,400 lbs. 635 Kg 1,260 lbs. 572 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,500 lbs. 1,134 Kg 2,250 lbs. 1,021 Kg<br />
3/8” 3,600 lbs. 1,633 Kg 3,240 lbs. 1,470 Kg<br />
7/16” 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,140 lbs. 1,878 Kg<br />
1/2” 6,650 lbs. 3,016 Kg 5,985 lbs. 2,715 Kg<br />
9/16” 8,300 lbs. 3,765 Kg 7,470 lbs. 3,388 Kg<br />
5/8” 10,900 lbs. 4,944 Kg 9,810 lbs. 4,450 Kg<br />
3/4” 13,325 lbs. 6,044 Kg 11,993 lbs. 5,440 Kg<br />
7/8” 17,325 lbs. 7,859 Kg 15,593 lbs. 7,073 Kg<br />
1” 23,100 lbs. 10,478 Kg 20,790 lbs. 9,430 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28,600 lbs. 12,973 Kg 25,740 lbs. 11,676 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 31,300 lbs. 14,198 Kg 28,170 lbs. 12,778 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 43,750 lbs. 19,845 Kg 39,375 lbs. 17,861 Kg<br />
Ultra fiber and Ultra Blue fiber are proprietary bi-polymer polyolefins developed and extruded<br />
at our Lafayette, Louisiana manufacturing facility. These fibers offer the economy of standard<br />
polypropylene fiber with the added benefits of increased strength, better durability, excellent<br />
abrasion resistance and superior UV resistance.<br />
Ultra fiber, used in Ultraline offers twice the durability and 20% to 25% higher strength than<br />
standard polypropylene. Ultra Blue fiber, used in UltraBlue, SSR-100, SSR-1200 and Quik-Splice<br />
Polytron, offers three times the durability and 30% to 35% higher strength than standard<br />
polypropylene. Both fibers have superior UV resistance due to the use of proprietary UV-inhibitors.<br />
Polyolefin ropes (19)
polyolefin<br />
ropes<br />
POLYOLEFIN PRODUCTS<br />
polyolefin fiber<br />
comparison charts<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand Quick-Splice 8-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE ULTRA BLUE POLYTRON ULTRA BLUE<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1,600 lbs. 726 Kg 1,700 lbs. 771 Kg 1,400 lbs. 635 Kg - -<br />
average strength<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 2,600 lbs. 1,179 Kg 2,500 lbs. 1,134 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3,500 lbs. 1,588 Kg 3,700 lbs. 1,678 Kg 3,600 lbs. 1,633 Kg - -<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 5,400 lbs. 2,449 Kg 6,100 lbs. 2,767 Kg 6,650 lbs. 3,016 Kg - -<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 6,600 lbs. 2,994 Kg 8,400 lbs. 3,810 Kg 8,300 lbs. 3,765 Kg - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 8,100 lbs. 3,674 Kg 10,600 lbs. 4,808 Kg 10,900 lbs. 4,944 Kg - -<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 11,100 lbs. 5,035 Kg 12,000 lbs. 5,443 Kg 13,325 lbs. 6,044 Kg - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 15,000 lbs. 6,804 Kg 18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 17,325 lbs. 7,859 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” 18,400 lbs. 8,346 Kg 22,600 lbs. 10,251 Kg 23,100 lbs. 10,478 Kg 23,800 lbs. 10,796 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 24,300 lbs. 11,022 Kg 26,600 lbs. 12,066 Kg 28,600 lbs. 12,973 Kg 29,100 lbs. 13,200 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 27,400 lbs. 12,429 Kg 33,000 lbs. 14,969 Kg 31,300 lbs. 14,198 Kg 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 37,000 lbs. 16,783 Kg - - 37,500 lbs. 17,010 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 38,900 lbs. 17,645 Kg 42,000 lbs. 19,051 Kg 43,750 lbs. 19,845 Kg 44,300 lbs. 20,094 Kg<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand Quick-Splice 8-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE ULTRA BLUE POLYTRON ULTRA BLUE<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight Weight Weight Weight<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” - - - - - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg 1.1 lbs. 1.6 Kg - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” 1.8 lbs. 2.7 Kg 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg 1.7 lbs. 2.5 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 2.8 lbs. 4.2 Kg 2.6 lbs. 3.9 Kg 2.7 lbs. 4.0 Kg - -<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 3.7 lbs. 5.5 Kg 3.1 lbs. 4.6 Kg 3.5 lbs. 5.2 Kg - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg 4.7 lbs. 7.0 Kg - -<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 6.0 lbs. 8.9 Kg 6.3 lbs. 9.4 Kg 5.8 lbs. 8.3 Kg - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 7.4 lbs. 11.0 Kg 8.0 lbs. 11.8 Kg 7.8 lbs. 11.6 Kg - -<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 10.5 lbs. 15.6 Kg 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg 9.7 lbs. 14.4 Kg - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg 15.8 lbs. 23.5 Kg 15.2 lbs. 22.6 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” 17.7 lbs. 26.3 Kg 18.6 lbs. 27.7 Kg 21.0 lbs. 31.3 Kg 19.2 lbs. 28.6 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 23.4 lbs. 34.8 Kg 24.7 lbs. 36.8 Kg 24.5 lbs. 36.5 Kg 23.7 lbs. 35.3 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 26.5 lbs. 39.4 Kg 28.9 lbs. 43.0 Kg 29.0 lbs. 43.2 Kg 28.8 lbs. 42.9 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 32.5 lbs. 48.4 Kg - - 31.6 lbs. 47.0 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 37.6 lbs. 56.0 Kg 41.2 lbs. 61.3 Kg 41.0 lbs. 61.0 Kg 41.2 lbs. 61.3 Kg<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand Quick-Splice 8-Strand<br />
ULTRALINE ULTRA BLUE POLYTRON ULTRA BLUE<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 1.9% 2.0% 1.1% 1.7%<br />
elastic elongation<br />
20% 4.2% 4.8% 1.9% 3.5%<br />
30% 6.5% 6.8% 2.6% 4.2%<br />
(20) Polyolefin ropes
3-STRAND<br />
SSR-100 <br />
200 Product<br />
Code<br />
Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
A combination fiber rope<br />
Applications<br />
with an excellent wear life<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
and a high strength-to-weight<br />
– Block Lines<br />
ratio. SSR-100 is produced<br />
with high strength plied<br />
filament polyester surface<br />
High tenacity<br />
■<br />
yarns wrapped over our high<br />
filament polyester<br />
and Ultra Blue fiber<br />
tenacity Ultra Blue fiber which<br />
gives the rope a distinctive<br />
blue sheen. This balanced<br />
rope construction offers the Specific Gravity…<br />
1.18<br />
durability features of<br />
polyester and higher strengths<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
than other combination ropes<br />
At % of break strength<br />
due to the Ultra Blue fiber.<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
The superior wear SSR-100<br />
1.6% 3.5% 4.7%<br />
offers over standard combination<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
ropes makes it a more <strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
reliable and economical rope.<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Higher strength than<br />
other “combo” ropes<br />
■ More durable than<br />
polypropylene<br />
■ More economical<br />
than polyester<br />
■ Hockle resistant<br />
construction<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 0.8 lbs. 1.2 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.4 lbs. 2.1 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.4 lbs. 3.6 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.9 lbs. 5.8 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 4.9 lbs. 7.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 8.5 lbs. 12.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 9.5 lbs. 14.1 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 13.5 lbs. 20.1 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 17.7 lbs. 26.3 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 22.0 lbs. 32.7 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 25.0 lbs. 37.2 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 30.0 lbs. 44.6 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 42.0 lbs. 62.5 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 1,000 lbs. 454 Kg 900 lbs. 408 Kg<br />
1/4” 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg 1,620 lbs. 735 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,800 lbs. 1,270 Kg 2,520 lbs. 1,143 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,100 lbs. 1,860 Kg 3,690 lbs. 1,674 Kg<br />
7/16” 5,100 lbs. 2,313 Kg 4,590 lbs. 2,082 Kg<br />
1/2” 6,900 lbs. 3,130 Kg 6,210 lbs. 2,817 Kg<br />
9/16” 9,100 lbs. 4,128 Kg 8,190 lbs. 3,715 Kg<br />
5/8” 10,000 lbs. 4,536 Kg 9,000 lbs. 4,082 Kg<br />
3/4” 14,500 lbs. 6,577 Kg 13,050 lbs. 5,919 Kg<br />
7/8” 18,700 lbs. 8,482 Kg 16,830 lbs. 7,634 Kg<br />
1” 23,750 lbs. 10,773 Kg 21,375 lbs. 9,696 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 26,600 lbs. 12,066 Kg 23,940 lbs. 10,859 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 31,000 lbs. 14,062 Kg 27,900 lbs. 12,655 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 42,000 lbs. 19,051 Kg 37,800 lbs. 17,146 Kg<br />
WHITE (168)<br />
3-STRAND<br />
168/169 Product<br />
Code<br />
PRO-MASTER<br />
<br />
A firm, balanced three-strand<br />
Applications<br />
construction with superior<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
hand and lock-grip holding<br />
– Block Lines<br />
capability. This product offers – Block & Fall Lines<br />
flexibility but keeps its<br />
shape—even with heavy use.<br />
– Stage Counterweight<br />
<strong>Rope</strong><br />
The combination of spun<br />
and filament polyester<br />
creates a rope with low<br />
stretch and excellent knot<br />
holding. The construction’s<br />
firmness virtually eliminates<br />
the hockling tendency of<br />
standard lay three-strand<br />
ropes even in long continuous<br />
lengths. White has a red<br />
and green I.D. Black made<br />
with solution dyed fiber and<br />
has no external I.D.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent knot-holding<br />
■ Remains firm and<br />
round even with use<br />
■ Remains flexible<br />
with use<br />
■ Soft hand<br />
■ Excellent lock-grip<br />
holding capability<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
Specific<br />
Elastic<br />
% of<br />
10%<br />
2.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong><br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s<br />
each percent<br />
break<br />
High tenacity<br />
spun filament<br />
polyester fiber<br />
Gravity…<br />
Elongation…<br />
break strength<br />
20% 30%<br />
3.2% 3.9%<br />
stabilized from 200D 2<br />
cycled 50 times at<br />
of average<br />
strength<br />
1.24<br />
At<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 9.6 lbs. 14.3 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 13.9 lbs. 20.7 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 18.0 lbs. 26.8 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 22.0 lbs. 32.7 Kg<br />
BLACK (169)<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.7 lbs. 10.0 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 15.1 lbs. 22.5 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/2” 6,300 lbs. 2,858 Kg 5,600 lbs. 2,500 Kg<br />
5/8” 8,500 lbs. 3,855 Kg 7,600 lbs. 3,447 Kg<br />
3/4” 10,900 lbs. 4,900 Kg 9,800 lbs. 4,445 Kg<br />
7/8” 15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg 13,950 lbs. 6,328 Kg<br />
1” 18,700 lbs. 8,482 Kg 16,830 lbs. 7,634 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/2” 5,800 lbs. 2,631 Kg 5,220 lbs. 2,368 Kg<br />
5/8” 8,200 lbs. 3,720 Kg 7,380 lbs. 3,348 Kg<br />
3/4” 10,800 lbs. 4,899 Kg 9,720 lbs. 4,409 Kg<br />
Polyolefin / Polyester ropes (21)
polyolefin/<br />
polyester<br />
3-STRAND<br />
The highest strength<br />
and most wear resistant<br />
combination rope<br />
produced by Samson.<br />
SSR-1200 ropes are a<br />
compound plied yarn<br />
construction that utilizes<br />
the ultimate compatibility<br />
of filament polyester<br />
and Ultra Blue fiber. This<br />
unique combination<br />
yields strength and wear<br />
resistance equal to an<br />
all-polyester rope but<br />
with a significant<br />
reduction in weight.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Higher strength<br />
than other combo<br />
ropes<br />
■ More durable than<br />
polypropylene<br />
■ More economical<br />
than polyester<br />
■ Lighter weight than<br />
an all polyester rope<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
SSR-1200 <br />
Applications<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.20<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.6 lbs. 2.4 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.6 lbs. 3.9 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 4.9 lbs. 7.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 8.4 lbs. 12.5 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.3 lbs. 15.3 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg<br />
13/16” 20mm 2-1/2” 17.3 lbs. 25.7 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 20.6 lbs. 30.7 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 25.6 lbs. 38.1 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 33.0 lbs. 49.1 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 39.4 lbs. 58.6 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 43.3 lbs. 64.4 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 56.2 lbs. 83.6 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 2,200 lbs. 998 Kg 1,980 lbs. 898 Kg<br />
5/16” 3,400 lbs. 1,542 Kg 3,060 lbs. 1,388 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 4,140 lbs. 1,878 Kg<br />
7/16” 5,700 lbs. 2,586 Kg 5,130 lbs. 2,327 Kg<br />
1/2” 7,200 lbs. 3,266 Kg 6,480 lbs. 2,939 Kg<br />
9/16” 9,100 lbs. 4,128 Kg 8,190 lbs. 3,715 Kg<br />
5/8” 11,000 lbs. 4,990 Kg 9,900 lbs. 4,491 Kg<br />
3/4” 14,800 lbs. 6,713 Kg 13,320 lbs. 6,042 Kg<br />
13/16” 17,600 lbs. 7,983 Kg 15,840 lbs. 7,185 Kg<br />
7/8” 20,900 lbs. 9,480 Kg 18,810 lbs. 8,532 Kg<br />
1” 25,400 lbs. 11,521 Kg 22,860 lbs. 10,369 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 32,800 lbs. 14,878 Kg 29,520 lbs. 13,390 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 39,000 lbs. 17,690 Kg 35,100 lbs. 15,921 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 43,000 lbs. 19,505 Kg 38,700 lbs. 17,554 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 54,000 lbs. 24,494 Kg 48,600 lbs. 22,045 Kg<br />
220 Product<br />
Code 360/860 Product<br />
Code<br />
High tenacity<br />
filament polyester<br />
and Ultra Blue fiber<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.5% 3.2% 4.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
12-STRAND<br />
12-Strand construction of<br />
plied fiber where each<br />
strand is composed of<br />
polyester plied over<br />
polyolefin fibers. Available<br />
uncoated or coated with<br />
Samthane urethane coating.<br />
Colors<br />
Red<br />
Green<br />
Black<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Good strength compared<br />
to other "combo" ropes<br />
■ Good grip<br />
■ Holds knots well<br />
■ Advanced abrasion resistance<br />
■ Flexible<br />
■ Won't hockle<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Easy to splice<br />
Class 1 12-Strand splice<br />
Coating adds approximately<br />
3% – 5% to weight listed<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.5 lbs. 2.2 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.4 lbs. 5.1 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 5.8 lbs. 8.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 11.0 lbs. 16.4 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 15.0 lbs. 22.3 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 21.5 lbs. 32.0 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 24.2 lbs. 36.0 Kg<br />
(22) Polyolefin / Polyester ropes<br />
Blue<br />
Orange<br />
Clear (shown)<br />
DURA-PLEX <br />
UNCOATED (360)<br />
SAMTHANE COATED (860)<br />
Applications<br />
– Pilot Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
– Distribution Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester plied<br />
over Polyolefin<br />
fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.20<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.6% 2.7% 3.8%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg 1,600 lbs. 726 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,600 lbs. 1,179 Kg 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg<br />
3/8” 3,880 lbs. 1,760 Kg 3,500 lbs. 1,588 Kg<br />
7/16” 5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg 4,500 lbs. 2,041 Kg<br />
1/2” 6,700 lbs. 3,039 Kg 6,000 lbs. 2,722 Kg<br />
5/8” 11,600 lbs. 5,262 Kg 10,400 lbs. 4,717 Kg<br />
3/4” 14,500 lbs. 6,577 Kg 13,100 lbs. 5,942 Kg<br />
7/8” 21,200 lbs. 9,616 Kg 19,100 lbs. 8,664 Kg<br />
1” 25,000 lbs. 11,340 Kg 22,500 lbs. 10,206 Kg
polyolefin/ polyolefin/ 23<br />
polyester polyester<br />
POLYOLEFIN/POLYESTER PRODUCTS<br />
comparison polyolefin/polyester charts<br />
fiber<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 12-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand<br />
SSR-100 SSR-1200 DURA-PLEX PRO-MASTER (wht) PRO-MASTER (blk)<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1,000 lbs. 454 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
average strength<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg 2,200 lbs. 998 Kg 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg - - - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,800 lbs. 1,270 Kg 3,400 lbs. 1,542 Kg 2,600 lbs. 1,179 Kg - - - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4,100 lbs. 1,860 Kg 4,600 lbs. 2,087 Kg 3,880 lbs. 1,760 Kg - - - -<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 5,100 lbs. 2,313 Kg 5,700 lbs. 2,586 Kg 5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg - - - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6,900 lbs. 3,130 Kg 7,200 lbs. 3,266 Kg 6,700 lbs. 3,039 Kg 6,300 lbs. 2,858 Kg 5,800 lbs. 2,631 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 9,100 lbs. 4,128 Kg 9,100 lbs. 4,128 Kg - - - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 10,000 lbs. 4,536 Kg 11,000 lbs. 4,990 Kg 11,600 lbs. 5,262 Kg 8,500 lbs. 3,855 Kg 8,200 lbs. 3,720 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 14,500 lbs. 6,577 Kg 14,800 lbs. 6,713 Kg 14,500 lbs. 6,577 Kg 10,900 lbs. 4,900 Kg 10,800 lbs. 4,899 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - 17600 lbs. 7983 Kg - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 18,700 lbs. 8,482 Kg 20,900 lbs. 9,480 Kg 21,200 lbs. 9,616 Kg 15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” 23,750 lbs. 10,773 Kg 25,400 lbs. 11,521 Kg 25,000 lbs. 11,340 Kg 18,700 lbs. 8,482 Kg - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 26,600 lbs. 12,066 Kg 32,800 lbs. 14,878 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 31,000 lbs. 14,062 Kg 39,000 lbs. 17,690 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - 43000 lbs. 19505 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 42,000 lbs. 19,051 Kg 54,000 lbs. 24,494 Kg - - - - - -<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 12-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand<br />
SSR-100 SSR-1200 DURA-PLEX PRO-MASTER (wht) PRO-MASTER (blk)<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 0.8 lbs. 1.2 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.4 lbs. 2.1 Kg 1.6 lbs. 2.4 Kg 1.5 lbs. 2.2 Kg - - - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2.4 lbs. 3.6 Kg 2.6 lbs. 3.9 Kg 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg - - - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3.9 lbs. 5.8 Kg 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg 3.4 lbs. 5.1 Kg - - - -<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 4.9 lbs. 7.3 Kg 4.9 lbs. 7.3 Kg 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg - -<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg 5.8 lbs. 8.6 Kg 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg 6.7 lbs. 10.0 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 8.5 lbs. 12.6 Kg 8.4 lbs. 12.5 Kg - - - - - -<br />
5/8” 16 2” 9.5 lbs. 14.1 Kg 10.3 lbs. 15.3 Kg 11.0 lbs. 16.4 Kg 9.6 lbs. 14.3 Kg 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 13.5 lbs. 20.1 Kg 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg 15.0 lbs. 22.3 Kg 13.9 lbs. 20.7 Kg 15.1 lbs. 22.5 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - 17.3 lbs. 25.7 Kg - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 17.7 lbs. 26.3 Kg 20.6 lbs. 30.7 Kg 21.5 lbs. 32.0 Kg 18.0 lbs. 26.8 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” 22.0 lbs. 32.7 Kg 25.6 lbs. 38.1 Kg 24.2 lbs. 36.0 Kg 22.0 lbs. 32.7 Kg - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 25.0 lbs. 37.2 Kg 33.0 lbs. 49.1 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 30.0 lbs. 44.6 Kg 39.4 lbs. 58.6 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - 43.3 lbs. 64.4 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 42.0 lbs. 62.5 Kg 56.2 lbs. 83.6 Kg - - - - - -<br />
elastic elongation<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 12-Strand 3-Strand 3-Strand<br />
SSR-100 SSR-1200 DURA-PLEX PRO-MASTER (wht) PRO-MASTER (blk)<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 1.6% 1.5% 1.6% 2.0% 2.0%<br />
20% 3.5% 3.2% 2.7% 3.2% 3.2%<br />
30% 4.7% 4.0% 3.8% 3.9% 3.9%<br />
Polyolefin / Polyester ropes (23)
polyester<br />
ropes<br />
090 Product<br />
Code 826 Product<br />
Code<br />
Plied yarn, three-strand<br />
construction of high<br />
tenacity polyester fiber.<br />
This construction offers<br />
excellent resistance to<br />
abrasion translating into<br />
superior performance and<br />
exceptional service life.<br />
Regular Lay.<br />
3-STRAND<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER<br />
Applications<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
3.6% 6.0% 9.2%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
12-STRANDSINGLE END PER CARRIER<br />
Tenex is a twelve-strand<br />
Samthane coated, high<br />
tenacity polyester rope<br />
offering high strength<br />
coupled with low stretch and<br />
outstanding abrasion<br />
resistance. Its abrasion<br />
resistance and firmness is due<br />
to special Samthane coating<br />
which allows for easy splicing<br />
while enhancing wear life<br />
and snag resistance. A viable<br />
alternative to using double<br />
braids when easy field<br />
splicing and economy are<br />
major considerations.<br />
Colors<br />
Black<br />
Yellow<br />
Red<br />
TENEX <br />
Applications<br />
– Stringing Lines<br />
– Fiber Optic Pulling Lines<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
Samthane coated<br />
high tenacity<br />
polyester fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.4% 2.3% 3.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Orange<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
■ Resists UV<br />
degradation<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
Blue<br />
Green<br />
Clear (shown)<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.0 lbs. 3.0 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 7.8 lbs. 11.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 12.2 lbs. 18.2 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 17.5 lbs. 26.0 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 30.4 lbs. 45.2 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 47.5 lbs. 70.7 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 52.5 lbs. 78.1 Kg<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Easy to splice<br />
■ Excellent abrasion and<br />
snag resistance<br />
■ Firm round construction<br />
■ Class 1 12-Strand splice<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 2,110 lbs. 957 Kg 1,900 lbs. 862 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,720 lbs. 2,141 Kg 4,250 lbs. 1,928 Kg<br />
1/2” 8,100 lbs. 3,675 Kg 7,290 lbs. 3,307 Kg<br />
5/8” 12,300 lbs. 5,580 Kg 11,100 lbs. 5,036 Kg<br />
3/4” 16,700 lbs. 7,577 Kg 15,000 lbs. 6,805 Kg<br />
1” 28,800 lbs. 13,066 Kg 25,900 lbs. 11,750 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 44,200 lbs. 20,053 Kg 39,800 lbs. 18,057 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 49,400 lbs. 22,413 Kg 44,500 lbs. 20,189 Kg<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.3 lbs. 9.4 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.5 lbs. 12.6 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 13.1 lbs. 19.5 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 17.2 lbs. 25.6 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 25.8 lbs. 38.4 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 34.5 lbs. 51.3 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 3,240 lbs. 1,470 Kg 2,900 lbs. 1,315 Kg<br />
5/16” 4,720 lbs. 2,141 Kg 4,200 lbs. 1,905 Kg<br />
3/8” 5,800 lbs. 2,631 Kg 5,220 lbs. 2,368 Kg<br />
7/16” 9,000 lbs. 4,082 Kg 8,100 lbs. 3,674 Kg<br />
1/2” 11,800 lbs. 5,352 Kg 10,600 lbs. 4,808 Kg<br />
9/16” 15,000 lbs. 6,804 Kg 13,500 lbs. 6,124 Kg<br />
5/8” 17,100 lbs. 7,757 Kg 15,300 lbs. 6,940 Kg<br />
3/4” 22,400 lbs. 10,161 Kg 20,100 lbs. 9,117 Kg<br />
7/8” 32,600 lbs. 14,787 Kg 29,300 lbs. 13,290 Kg<br />
1” 42,700 lbs. 19,369 Kg 38,400 lbs. 17,418 Kg<br />
(24) Polyester ropes
825 Product<br />
Code<br />
12-STRANDDOUBLE END PER CARRIER<br />
Tenex “Sling Construction”<br />
is a two end per carrier<br />
twelve-strand Samthane<br />
coated, high tenacity<br />
polyester rope offering<br />
high strength coupled with<br />
low stretch and outstanding<br />
abrasion resistance. Its<br />
abrasion resistance and<br />
firmness is due to special<br />
Samthane coating which<br />
allows for easy splicing<br />
while enhancing wear life<br />
and snag resistance. A<br />
viable alternative to using<br />
double braids when easy<br />
field splicing and economy<br />
are major considerations.<br />
Colors<br />
Same as Single<br />
end Tenex on<br />
opposite page<br />
TENEX <br />
Applications<br />
– Slings<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Stringing Lines<br />
Samthane coated<br />
high tenacity<br />
polyester fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.4% 2.3% 3.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
562/862 Product<br />
Code<br />
PARALLEL CORE<br />
An extremely firm and stiff<br />
rope construction produced<br />
with high tenacity polyester<br />
fiber. Duravet has a parallel<br />
core of filament polyester<br />
with a tightly braided<br />
polyester cover which makes<br />
it suitable for crimped sleeve<br />
connectors. This high strength<br />
and low stretch product is<br />
primarily used in concrete soil<br />
erosion mats. The wear<br />
resistance, firm construction,<br />
mechanical termination<br />
capability, lightweight and<br />
non-corrosive nature make<br />
Duravet an alternative to<br />
wire rope in concrete soil<br />
erosion mats.<br />
Colors<br />
Orange<br />
DURAVET <br />
UNCOATED (562)<br />
SAMTHANE COATED (862)<br />
Applications<br />
– Used in Concrete<br />
Erosion Mats<br />
– Oil Boom Containment<br />
High tenacity<br />
filament<br />
polyester &<br />
polyester fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.6% 1.4% 2.2%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Characteristics<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Class 1 12-Strand splice<br />
■ Suitable for mechanical terminations<br />
■ Easy to splice<br />
■ Non-corrosive<br />
■ Excellent abrasion resistance<br />
alternative to wire rope (in soil erosion mats)<br />
■ Firm, round construction<br />
■ Excellent wear resistance<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.5 lbs. 12.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 13.1 lbs. 19.5 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 17.2 lbs. 25.6 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/2” 11,800 lbs. 5,352 Kg 10,600 lbs. 4,808 Kg<br />
5/8” 17,100 lbs. 7,757 Kg 15,300 lbs. 6,940 Kg<br />
3/4” 22,400 lbs. 10,161 Kg 20,100 lbs. 9,117 Kg<br />
Coating adds<br />
approximately<br />
3% – 5% to<br />
weights listed.<br />
Adjustable lifting sling with a permanent eye at one end and an<br />
adjustable eye at the other end to accommodate a wide range of lifting<br />
requirements. The adjustment allows snug lifting control and minimizes<br />
the number of fixed length slings required. The sling is a braided nontorquing<br />
polyester rope with Samthane coating. The coating provides<br />
increased sling durability and the color identifies the sling capacity.<br />
Each sling has a permanent rating tag attached and is individually<br />
packaged in a polybag and shipped in a carton.<br />
*For more information, see usage guidelines for slings on p.55.<br />
SIZE<br />
Dia. Circ. Dia.<br />
Inch (nominal) Inch Inch<br />
1/4” 19” 0.24<br />
1/4” 20” 0.26<br />
1/4” 22” 0.28<br />
1/4” 24” 0.295<br />
5/16” 27” 0.31<br />
3/8” 30” 0.38<br />
1/2” 40” 0.51<br />
** Strengths are rope strengths and do not reflect termination efficiency.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Adjustable sling<br />
Durable<br />
Size & color coded<br />
Colors<br />
Blue – 1/2” Dia.<br />
Orange – 3/4” Dia.<br />
AVERAGE<br />
WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia. Lbs per Put-Up<br />
Inch 100 Ft. (lbs.)** Length<br />
1/4” 2.2 lbs. 3,100 lbs. 10,000<br />
1/4” 2.6 lbs. 3,700 lbs. 7,000<br />
1/4” 3.0 lbs. 4,500 lbs. 6,000<br />
1/4” 3.3 lbs. 5,100 lbs. 5,000<br />
5/16” 4.1 lbs. 7,000 lbs. 4,000<br />
3/8” 5.4 lbs. 8,400 lbs. 3,000<br />
1/2” 9.4 lbs. 13,000 lbs. 2,000<br />
SLING<br />
689 Product<br />
Code<br />
WHOOPIE SLING <br />
Applications<br />
– Lifting Sling<br />
SIZE COLOR WEIGHT RATED CAPACITY<br />
Dia. Unit Wt. Adjust. Perm. Eye Single Leg Choker Basket<br />
Inch Color Lbs. Length Ft. Size (Inches) Lbs. Lbs. Lbs.<br />
1/2” Blue 1.2 lbs. 2-1/2' - 4' 5” 2,220 lbs. 1,760 lbs. 4,400 lbs.<br />
5/8” Red 1.7 lbs. 3' - 5' 6” 3,200 lbs. 2,560 lbs. 6,400 lbs.<br />
3/4” Orange 2.8 lbs. 3-1/2' - 6' 7” 4,200 lbs. 3,380 lbs. 8,400 lbs.<br />
Red<br />
5/8” Dia.<br />
Polyester ropes (25)
polyester<br />
ropes<br />
506/806 Product<br />
Code 506 Product<br />
Code<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
A firm polyester double<br />
braided rope with high<br />
strength, low stretch and<br />
excellent resistance to wear.<br />
This product meets various<br />
military specifications;<br />
please consult Samson<br />
Customer Service for details.<br />
Colors<br />
Black<br />
2-IN-1 ® STABLE BRAID <br />
UNCOATED (506)<br />
SAMTHANE COATED (806)<br />
Applications<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Stage Rigging<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
and core<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
Our standard Stable Braid<br />
except that the outer<br />
polyester cover is made<br />
with solution dyed black<br />
yarn instead of white yarn.<br />
Color won’t fade or bleed.<br />
2-IN-1 ® STABLE BRAID <br />
Applications<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Stage Rigging<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
and core<br />
Green<br />
Yellow<br />
Orange<br />
Red<br />
Blue<br />
Clear (shown)<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.1% 1.7% 2.7%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
1.1% 1.7% 2.7%<br />
Characteristics<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
■<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
Low visibility black<br />
each percent of average<br />
■ Torque-free<br />
break strength<br />
construction<br />
■ Durable<br />
■ Solution dyed cover<br />
won’t fade or bleed<br />
■ Excellent abrasion<br />
resistance<br />
■ High resistance to UV<br />
degradation<br />
■ Class 1 Double Braid splice<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Torque-free<br />
construction<br />
■ Durable<br />
■ Excellent abrasion resistance<br />
■ High resistance to UV<br />
degradation<br />
■ Class 1 Double Braid splice<br />
Coating adds approximately<br />
3% – 5% to weights listed.<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.2 lbs. 12.2 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.0 lbs. 20.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 18.0 lbs. 26.8 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/8” 5,600 lbs. 2,540 Kg 4,800 lbs. 2,177 Kg<br />
1/2” 10,400 lbs. 4,717 Kg 8,800 lbs. 3,992 Kg<br />
5/8” 16,300 lbs. 7,394 Kg 13,900 lbs. 6,305 Kg<br />
3/4” 20,400 lbs. 9,253 Kg 17,300 lbs. 7,847 Kg<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.2 lbs. 12.2 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 11.0 lbs. 16.4 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.0 lbs. 20.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 18.0 lbs. 26.8 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 27.1 lbs. 40.3 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 34.0 lbs. 50.6 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 45.3 lbs. 67.4 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 53.9 lbs. 80.2 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 60.8 lbs. 90.5 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 73.3 lbs. 109.1 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 1,955 lbs. 887 Kg<br />
5/16” 3,600 lbs. 1,633 Kg 3,060 lbs. 1,388 Kg<br />
3/8” 5,600 lbs. 2,540 Kg 4,800 lbs. 2,177 Kg<br />
7/16” 7,700 lbs. 3,493 Kg 6,500 lbs. 2,948 Kg<br />
1/2” 10,400 lbs. 4,717 Kg 8,800 lbs. 3,992 Kg<br />
9/16” 13,300 lbs. 6,033 Kg 11,300 lbs. 5,126 Kg<br />
5/8” 16,300 lbs. 7,394 Kg 13,900 lbs. 6,305 Kg<br />
3/4” 20,400 lbs. 9,253 Kg 17,300 lbs. 7,847 Kg<br />
7/8” 29,900 lbs. 13,563 Kg 25,400 lbs. 11,521 Kg<br />
1” 39,200 lbs. 17,781 Kg 33,300 lbs. 15,105 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 48,200 lbs. 21,864 Kg 41,000 lbs. 18,598 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 57,300 lbs. 25,991 Kg 48,700 lbs. 22,090 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 64,700 lbs. 29,348 Kg 55,000 lbs. 24,948 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 75,100 lbs. 34,065 Kg 63,800 lbs. 28,940 Kg<br />
(26) Polyester ropes
POLYESTER PRODUCTS<br />
polyester* fiber<br />
comparison charts<br />
polyolefin/ polyester 23<br />
polyester ropes<br />
3-Strand 12-Strand 2-in-1 2-in-1<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER TENEX STABLE BRAID NYSTRON*<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2,110 lbs. 957 Kg 3,240 lbs. 1,470 Kg 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg - -<br />
average strength<br />
5/16” 8 1” - - 4,720 lbs. 2,141 Kg 3,600 lbs. 1,633 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4,720 lbs. 2,141 Kg 5,800 lbs. 2,631 Kg 5,600 lbs. 2,540 Kg 5,620 lbs. 2,550 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 9,000 lbs. 4,082 Kg 7,700 lbs. 3,493 Kg 7,370 lbs. 3,344 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 8,100 lbs. 3,675 Kg 11,800 lbs. 5,352 Kg 10,400 lbs. 4,717 Kg 10,500 lbs. 4,764 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - 15,000 lbs. 6,804 Kg 13,300 lbs. 6,033 Kg 13,200 lbs. 5,989 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 12,300 lbs. 5,580 Kg 17,100 lbs. 7,757 Kg 16,300 lbs. 7,394 Kg 16,300 lbs. 7,395 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 16,700 lbs. 7,577 Kg 22,400 lbs. 10,161 Kg 20,400 lbs. 9,253 Kg 23,000 lbs. 8,892 Kg<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 32,600 lbs. 14,787 Kg 29,900 lbs. 13,563 Kg 27,000 lbs. 12,247 Kg<br />
1” 24 3” 28,800 lbs. 13,066 Kg 42,700 lbs. 19,369 Kg 39,200 lbs. 17,781 Kg 37,000 lbs. 16,783 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 48,200 lbs. 21,864 Kg 49,800 lbs. 22,594 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 44,200 lbs. 20,053 Kg - - 57,300 lbs. 25,991 Kg 59,100 lbs. 26,813 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 49,400 lbs. 22,413 Kg - - 64,700 lbs. 29,348 Kg - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 75,100 lbs. 34,065 Kg 86,500 lbs. 39,245 Kg<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
3-Strand 12-Strand 2-in-1 2-in-1<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER TENEX STABLE BRAID NYSTRON*<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight Weight Weight Weight<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2.0 lbs. 3.0 Kg 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” - - 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg 4.5 lbs. 6.7 Kg 4.4 lbs. 6.5 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 6.3 lbs. 9.4 Kg 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg 5.7 lbs. 8.5 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 7.8 lbs. 11.6 Kg 8.5 lbs. 12.6 Kg 8.2 lbs. 12.2 Kg 7.7 lbs. 11.5 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg 11.0 lbs. 16.4 Kg 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 12.2 lbs. 18.2 Kg 13.1 lbs. 19.5 Kg 14.0 lbs. 20.8 Kg 12.6 lbs. 18.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 17.5 lbs. 26.0 Kg 17.2 lbs. 25.6 Kg 18.0 lbs. 26.8 Kg 17.3 lbs. 25.7 Kg<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 25.8 lbs. 38.4 Kg 27.1 lbs. 40.3 Kg 19.0 lbs. 28.3 Kg<br />
1” 24 3” 30.4 lbs. 45.2 Kg 34.5 lbs. 51.3 Kg 34.0 lbs. 50.6 Kg 34.0 lbs. 50.6 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - - - 45.3 lbs. 67.4 Kg 39.2 lbs. 58.3 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 47.5 lbs. 70.7 Kg - - 53.9 lbs. 80.2 Kg 46.9 lbs. 69.8 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 52.5 lbs. 78.1 Kg - - 60.8 lbs. 90.5 Kg - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 73.3 lbs. 109.1 Kg 71.2 lbs. 106.0 Kg<br />
3-Strand 12-Strand 2-in-1 2-in-1<br />
PREMIUM POLYESTER TENEX STABLE BRAID NYSTRON*<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 3.6% 1.4% 1.1% 2.4%<br />
elastic elongation<br />
20% 6.0% 2.3% 1.7% 4.5%<br />
30% 9.2% 3.0% 2.7% 5.9%<br />
* Nystron is a double braid construction with a polyester cover and a nylon core. It is included in this<br />
comparison because in some applications it may be a viable alternative to an all polyester line.<br />
Polyester ropes (27)
polyester/<br />
nylon ropes<br />
484 Product<br />
Code 591/891 Product<br />
Code<br />
SPECIALTY BRAID<br />
A firm flexible kernmantle<br />
construction designed to<br />
meet the demands of rescue,<br />
rappelling, and specialty<br />
rigging operations. Static<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> is designed to meet or<br />
exceed 1983 NFPA standards.<br />
Colors<br />
White<br />
Yellow<br />
Red<br />
Orange<br />
Black<br />
Blue (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Meets or exceeds<br />
1983 NFPA standards<br />
■ Good shock mitigation<br />
■ Maintains firm round shape<br />
STATIC ROPES<br />
Applications<br />
– One & Two Person<br />
Static Lines<br />
– Static Rapelling<br />
– Stunts<br />
– Specialty Rigging Lines<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.24<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
with a high<br />
tenacity nylon core<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
3.2% 4.5% 6.0%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
2-IN-1 ® NYSTRON <br />
splice<br />
A double braid construction<br />
■ Class 1 Double Braid<br />
UNCOATED (591)<br />
with a nylon fiber core and a<br />
SAMTHANE COATED (891)<br />
polyester cover. This unique<br />
Applications<br />
design provides the advantages<br />
– Stringing Lines<br />
of high strength<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
retention, good energy<br />
absorption and shock<br />
mitigation and excellent<br />
High tenacity<br />
abrasion resistance, especially<br />
polyester cover<br />
in wet environments.<br />
with a high<br />
Available uncoated or coated<br />
tenacity nylon core<br />
with Samthane coating in the<br />
colors below.<br />
Colors<br />
Green<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.24<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
Orange<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
2.4% 4.5% 5.9%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Stronger than an<br />
all-polyester rope<br />
■ Good energy absorption<br />
■ Excellent abrasion resistance<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.0 lbs. 8.9 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.0 lbs. 11.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 11.2 lbs. 16.7 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/8” 5,700 lbs. 2,586 Kg 4,845 lbs. 2,198 Kg<br />
7/16” 8,200 lbs. 3,720 Kg 6,970 lbs. 3,162 Kg<br />
1/2” 11,000 lbs. 4,990 Kg 9,350 lbs. 4,241 Kg<br />
5/8” 13,500 lbs. 6,124 Kg 11,475 lbs. 5,205 Kg<br />
Coating adds approximately<br />
3% – 5% to weights listed.<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.4 lbs. 6.5 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 5.7 lbs. 8.5 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 7.7 lbs. 11.5 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 12.6 lbs. 18.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 17.3 lbs. 25.7 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 19.0 lbs. 28.3 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 34.0 lbs. 50.6 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 39.2 lbs. 58.3 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 46.9 lbs. 69.8 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 71.2 lbs. 106.0 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/8” 5,620 lbs. 2,550 Kg 4,780 lbs. 2,169 Kg<br />
7/16” 7,370 lbs. 3,344 Kg 6,260 lbs. 2,840 Kg<br />
1/2” 10,500 lbs. 4,764 Kg 8,930 lbs. 4,050 Kg<br />
9/16” 13,200 lbs. 5,989 Kg 11,200 lbs. 5,080 Kg<br />
5/8” 16,300 lbs. 7,395 Kg 13,900 lbs. 6,306 Kg<br />
3/4” 23,000 lbs. 8,892 Kg 19,600 lbs. 8,890 Kg<br />
7/8” 27,000 lbs. 12,247 Kg 22,950 lbs. 10,410 Kg<br />
1” 37,000 lbs. 16,783 Kg 31,450 lbs. 14,266 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 49,800 lbs. 22,594 Kg 42,300 lbs. 19,190 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 59,100 lbs. 26,813 Kg 50,200 lbs. 22,775 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 86,500 lbs. 39,245 Kg 73,500 lbs. 33,347 Kg<br />
(28) Polyester / Nylon ropes
3-STRAND<br />
A tough, durable, heatstabilized<br />
3-strand nylon.<br />
PTS-3 has low shrinkage,<br />
excellent energy<br />
absorption and long wear<br />
life. The Samthane coating<br />
fully penetrates each<br />
strand for superior<br />
abrasion resistance.<br />
Medium lay.<br />
Colors<br />
Clear (shown)<br />
PTS-3 <br />
Applications<br />
– Specialty Slings<br />
182 Product<br />
Code<br />
Samthane coated<br />
high tenacity<br />
nylon fiber<br />
3-STRAND<br />
Pro-Set Nylon is a premium<br />
3-Strand rope. It is manufactured<br />
to minimize shrinkage,<br />
snagging, and hockling; and<br />
maximize strength, durability,<br />
and flexibility. Sizes up to<br />
1” dia. are also heat set and<br />
stabilized to enhance lay<br />
tension.<br />
PRO-SET <br />
Applications<br />
– Hand Lines<br />
– Block Lines<br />
170 Product<br />
Code<br />
High tenacity<br />
nylon fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.38<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
7.8% 11.3% 15.9%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.14<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
5.5% 10.0% 12.1%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
WEIGHT<br />
per Kg per<br />
Ft. 100 M<br />
lbs. 1.5 Kg<br />
lbs. 2.2 Kg<br />
1/4”* 6mm 3/4” 1.5<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice Listed weights are<br />
5/16”* 8mm 1” 2.5 lbs. 3.7 Kg<br />
for coated rope.<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.5 lbs. 5.2 Kg<br />
■ 4-Stage construction*<br />
■ Won’t shrink<br />
■ Firm, heat<br />
construction<br />
resists hocking<br />
200D 2<br />
■ Remains flexible<br />
200D 2<br />
at<br />
with use<br />
at<br />
■ Class 1 3-Strand splice<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent energy<br />
SIZE<br />
absorption<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs<br />
■ Low shrinkage<br />
Inch mm Inch 100<br />
■ Long wear life<br />
3/16”* 5mm 9/16” 1.0<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 5.0 lbs. 7.4 Kg<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.5 lbs. 9.7 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 8.1 lbs. 12.1 Kg<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.5 lbs. 15.6 Kg<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 14.5 lbs. 21.6 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.0 lbs. 3.0 Kg<br />
13/16” 20mm 2-1/2” 17.0 lbs. 25.3 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.7 lbs. 4.0 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 20.0 lbs. 29.8 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.9 lbs. 5.8 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 26.0 lbs. 38.7 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 5.3 lbs. 7.9 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26mm 3-1/4” 29.0 lbs. 43.2 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.8 lbs. 10.1 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 34.0 lbs. 50.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.6 lbs. 15.8 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 40.0 lbs. 59.5 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 15.3 lbs. 22.8 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 45.0 lbs. 67.0 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 55.0 lbs. 81.9 Kg<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 2,400 lbs. 1,089 Kg 2,160 lbs. 980 Kg<br />
5/16” 3,000 lbs. 1,361 Kg 2,700 lbs. 1,225 Kg<br />
3/8” 5,200 lbs. 2,359 Kg 4,680 lbs. 2,123 Kg<br />
7/16” 6,500 lbs. 2,949 Kg 5,850 lbs. 2,654 Kg<br />
1/2” 8,000 lbs. 3,630 Kg 7,200 lbs. 3,267 Kg<br />
5/8” 12,000 lbs. 5,444 Kg 10,800 lbs. 4,900 Kg<br />
3/4” 14,500 lbs. 6,579 Kg 13,050 lbs. 5,920 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
STRENGTH<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16”* 1,300 lbs. 590 Kg 1,200 lbs. 544 Kg<br />
1/4”* 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg 1,600 lbs. 726 Kg<br />
5/16”* 2,900 lbs. 1,315 Kg 2,600 lbs. 1,179 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,000 lbs. 1,814 Kg 3,600 lbs. 1,633 Kg<br />
7/16” 5,300 lbs. 2,404 Kg 4,800 lbs. 2,177 Kg<br />
1/2” 7,000 lbs. 3,175 Kg 6,300 lbs. 2,858 Kg<br />
9/16” 8,800 lbs. 3,992 Kg 7,900 lbs. 3,583 Kg<br />
5/8” 11,100 lbs. 5,035 Kg 10,000 lbs. 4,536 Kg<br />
3/4” 15,000 lbs. 6,804 Kg 13,500 lbs. 6,124 Kg<br />
13/16” 17,000 lbs. 7,711 Kg 15,300 lbs. 6,940 Kg<br />
7/8” 21,100 lbs. 9,571 Kg 19,000 lbs. 8,618 Kg<br />
1” 27,800 lbs. 12,610 Kg 25,000 lbs. 11,340 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 30,200 lbs. 13,699 Kg 27,200 lbs. 12,338 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 35,600 lbs. 16,148 Kg 32,000 lbs. 14,515 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 41,700 lbs. 18,915 Kg 37,500 lbs. 17,010 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 46,100 lbs. 20,911 Kg 41,500 lbs. 18,824 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 57,800 lbs. 26,218 Kg 52,000 lbs. 23,587 Kg<br />
* Sizes 3/16” – 5/16” diameter are 3-stage construction<br />
Nylon ropes (29)
nylon ropes<br />
820 Product<br />
Code 472 Product<br />
Code<br />
12-STRAND<br />
PTS-12 <br />
A twelve-strand single braid<br />
nylon construction that is fully<br />
heat stabilized and coated<br />
with Samthane coating.<br />
PTS-12 Nylon exhibits less than<br />
1% wet shrinkage with<br />
excellent shock mitigation.<br />
The twelve-strand construction<br />
is non-rotational and easy<br />
to splice. Its wear life is<br />
greatly enhanced by the<br />
Samthane coating which<br />
makes the rope firm, round<br />
and snag resistant. High<br />
strength and superior wear<br />
make PTS-12 an excellent<br />
product to replace all other<br />
nylon ropes.<br />
Colors<br />
Black<br />
Yellow<br />
Red<br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Specialty Slings<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.14<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
Samthane coated<br />
high tenacity<br />
nylon fiber<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
4.7% 6.9% 7.7%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
2-IN-1 ® SUPER STRONG <br />
A double braid of high<br />
tenacity nylon fiber treated<br />
with Pro-Gard marine finish.<br />
This firm but flexible product<br />
maximizes wet wear life and<br />
strength due to the Pro-Gard<br />
marine finish. Will not shrinkharden<br />
during service and<br />
maintains full performance<br />
flexibility for handling.<br />
This product meets various<br />
military specifications; please<br />
consult Samson Customer<br />
Service for details.<br />
Applications<br />
– Where some shock<br />
mitigation is required<br />
High tenacity<br />
nylon cover<br />
and core<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.14<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
3.0% 5.3% 6.7%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Orange<br />
Blue<br />
Green (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent shock mitigation<br />
■ Easy to splice<br />
■ Flexible<br />
■ Class 1 12-Strand splice Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.2 lbs. 1.8 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.0 lbs. 3.0 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.0 lbs. 4.5 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.0 lbs. 6.0 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 5.6 lbs. 8.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 7.4 lbs. 11.0 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 10.4 lbs. 15.5 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 12.1 lbs. 18.0 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 16.1 lbs. 24.0 Kg<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent shock<br />
mitigation<br />
■ Excellent wet wear<br />
■ Remains flexible and<br />
won’t shrink harden<br />
■ Class 1 Double Braid splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.6 lbs. 2.4 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.6 lbs. 3.9 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.7 lbs. 5.5 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 5.1 lbs. 7.6 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.6 lbs. 9.8 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 12.0 lbs. 17.9 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 15.0 lbs. 22.3 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 22.0 lbs. 32.7 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 26.0 lbs. 38.7 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 36.0 lbs. 53.6 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 41.0 lbs. 61.0 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 43.5 lbs. 64.7 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 60.0 lbs. 89.3 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 1,955 lbs. 887 Kg<br />
5/16” 3,400 lbs. 1,542 Kg 2,890 lbs. 1,311 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,900 lbs. 2,223 Kg 4,165 lbs. 1,889 Kg<br />
7/16” 6,600 lbs. 2,994 Kg 5,610 lbs. 2,545 Kg<br />
1/2” 8,500 lbs. 3,856 Kg 7,225 lbs. 3,277 Kg<br />
5/8” 15,200 lbs. 6,895 Kg 12,920 lbs. 5,861 Kg<br />
3/4” 18,800 lbs. 8,528 Kg 15,980 lbs. 7,249 Kg<br />
7/8” 29,000 lbs. 13,154 Kg 24,650 lbs. 11,181 Kg<br />
1” 36,000 lbs. 16,330 Kg 30,600 lbs. 13,880 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 45,000 lbs. 20,412 Kg 38,250 lbs. 17,350 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 52,000 lbs. 23,587 Kg 44,200 lbs. 20,049 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 59,000 lbs. 26,762 Kg 50,150 lbs. 22,748 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 74,000 lbs. 33,566 Kg 62,900 lbs. 28,531 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 1,750 lbs. 794 Kg 1,575 lbs. 714 Kg<br />
1/4” 3,000 lbs. 1,361 Kg 2,700 lbs. 1,225 Kg<br />
5/16” 4,500 lbs. 2,041 Kg 4,050 lbs. 1,837 Kg<br />
3/8” 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg 4,950 lbs. 2,245 Kg<br />
7/16” 7,000 lbs. 3,175 Kg 6,300 lbs. 2,858 Kg<br />
1/2” 10,800 lbs. 4,899 Kg 9,720 lbs. 4,409 Kg<br />
9/16” 14,000 lbs. 6,350 Kg 12,600 lbs. 5,715 Kg<br />
5/8” 16,000 lbs. 7,258 Kg 14,400 lbs. 6,532 Kg<br />
3/4” 21,000 lbs. 9,526 Kg 18,900 lbs. 8,573 Kg<br />
(30) Nylon ropes
NYLON PRODUCTS<br />
nylon*<br />
comparison charts<br />
polyolefin/ nylon ropes 23<br />
polyester<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 2-IN-1 12-Strand 2-in-1<br />
PRO-SET NYLON PTS-3 NYLON SUPER STRONG PTS-12 NYLON NYSTRON*<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1,300 Lbs. 590 Kg - - - - 1,750 Lbs. 794 Kg - -<br />
average strength<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1,800 Lbs. 816 Kg 2,400 Lbs. 1,089 Kg 2,300 Lbs. 1,043 Kg 3,000 Lbs. 1,361 Kg - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,900 Lbs. 1,315 Kg 3,000 Lbs. 1,361 Kg 3,400 Lbs. 1,542 Kg 4,500 Lbs. 2,041 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4,000 Lbs. 1,814 Kg 5,200 Lbs. 2,359 Kg 4,900 Lbs. 2,223 Kg 5,500 Lbs. 2,495 Kg 5,620 Lbs. 2,550 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 5,300 Lbs. 2,404 Kg 6,500 Lbs. 2,949 Kg 6,600 Lbs. 2,994 Kg 7,000 Lbs. 3,175 Kg 7,370 Lbs. 3,344 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 7,000 Lbs. 3,175 Kg 8,000 Lbs. 3,630 Kg 8,500 Lbs. 3,856 Kg 10,800 Lbs. 4,899 Kg 10,500 Lbs. 4,764 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 8,800 Lbs. 3,992 Kg - - - - 14,000 Lbs. 6,350 Kg 13,200 Lbs. 5,989 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 11,100 Lbs. 5,035 Kg 12,000 Lbs. 5,444 Kg 15,200 Lbs. 6,895 Kg 16,000 Lbs. 7,258 Kg 16,300 Lbs. 7,395 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 15,000 Lbs. 6,804 Kg 14,500 Lbs. 6,579 Kg 18,800 Lbs. 8,528 Kg 21,000 Lbs. 9,526 Kg 23,000 Lbs. 8,892 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” 17,000 Lbs. 7,711 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 21,100 Lbs. 9,571 Kg - - 29,000 Lbs. 13,154 Kg - - 27,000 Lbs. 12,247 Kg<br />
1” 24 3” 27,800 Lbs. 12,610 Kg - - 36,000 Lbs. 16,330 Kg - - 37,000 Lbs. 16,783 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” 30,200 Lbs. 13,699 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 35,600 Lbs. 16,148 Kg - - 45,000 Lbs. 20,412 Kg - - 49,800 Lbs. 22,594 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 41,700 Lbs. 18,915 Kg - - 52,000 Lbs. 23,587 Kg - - 59,100 Lbs. 26,813 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 46,100 Lbs. 20,911 Kg - - 59,000 Lbs. 26,762 Kg - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 57,800 Lbs. 26,218 Kg - - 74,000 Lbs. 33,566 Kg - - 86,500 Lbs. 39,245 Kg<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 2-IN-1 12-Strand 2-in-1<br />
PRO-SET NYLON PTS-3 NYLON SUPER STRONG PTS-12 NYLON NYSTRON*<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1.0 Lbs. 1.5 Kg - - - - 1.2 Lbs. 1.8 Kg - -<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.5 Lbs. 2.2 Kg 2.0 Lbs. 3.0 Kg 1.6 Lbs. 2.4 Kg 2.0 Lbs. 3.0 Kg - -<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2.5 Lbs. 3.7 Kg 2.7 Lbs. 4.0 Kg 2.6 Lbs. 3.9 Kg 3.0 Lbs. 4.5 Kg - -<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3.5 Lbs. 5.2 Kg 3.9 Lbs. 5.8 Kg 3.7 Lbs. 5.5 Kg 4.0 Lbs. 6.0 Kg 4.4 Lbs. 6.5 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 5.0 Lbs. 7.4 Kg 5.3 Lbs. 7.9 Kg 5.1 Lbs. 7.6 Kg 5.6 Lbs. 8.3 Kg 5.7 Lbs. 8.5 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 6.5 Lbs. 9.7 Kg 6.8 Lbs. 10.1 Kg 6.6 Lbs. 9.8 Kg 7.4 Lbs. 11.0 Kg 7.7 Lbs. 11.5 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 8.1 Lbs. 12.1 Kg - - - - 10.4 Lbs. 15.5 Kg 10.0 Lbs. 14.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 10.5 Lbs. 15.6 Kg 10.6 Lbs. 15.8 Kg 12.0 Lbs. 17.9 Kg 12.1 Lbs. 18.0 Kg 12.6 Lbs. 18.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 14.5 Lbs. 21.6 Kg 15.3 Lbs. 22.8 Kg 15.0 Lbs. 22.3 Kg 16.1 Lbs. 24.0 Kg 17.3 Lbs. 25.7 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” 17.0 Lbs. 25.3 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 20.0 Lbs. 29.8 Kg - - 22.0 Lbs. 32.7 Kg - - 19.0 Lbs. 28.3 Kg<br />
1” 24 3” 26.0 Lbs. 38.7 Kg - - 26.0 Lbs. 38.7 Kg - - 34.0 Lbs. 50.6 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” 29.0 Lbs. 43.2 Kg - - - - - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” 34.0 Lbs. 50.6 Kg - - 36.0 Lbs. 53.6 Kg - - 39.2 Lbs. 58.3 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” 40.0 Lbs. 59.5 Kg - - 41.0 Lbs. 61.0 Kg - - 46.9 Lbs. 69.8 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” 45.0 Lbs. 67.0 Kg - - 43.5 Lbs. 64.7 Kg - - - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” 55.0 Lbs. 81.9 Kg - - 60.0 Lbs. 89.3 Kg - - 71.2 Lbs. 106.0 Kg<br />
3-Strand 3-Strand 2-IN-1 12-Strand 2-in-1<br />
PRO-SET NYLON PTS-3 NYLON SUPER STRONG PTS-12 NYLON NYSTRON*<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 5.5% 7.8% 3.0% 4.7% 2.4%<br />
elastic elongation<br />
20% 10.0% 11.3% 5.3% 6.9% 4.5%<br />
30% 12.1% 15.9% 6.7% 7.7% 5.9%<br />
* Nystron is a double braid construction with a polyester cover and a nylon core. It is included in this<br />
comparison because in some applications it may be a viable alternative to an all nylon line.<br />
Nylon ropes (31)
dyneema<br />
ropes<br />
12-STRAND<br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
A twelve-strand braided rope<br />
of Dyneema SK-60 fiber with<br />
our proprietary Samthane<br />
coating. AmSteel is a nonrotational<br />
rope that yields<br />
extremely high strength and<br />
low stretch; equivalent to<br />
wire rope with one-seventh<br />
the weight. In addition, the<br />
product is flexible, spliceable<br />
and resists flex-fatigue and<br />
abrasion.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Equivalent strength<br />
stretch properties<br />
of wire<br />
■ Extremely light<br />
■ Highly abrasion<br />
resistant<br />
■ Class 2 12-Strand splice<br />
Listed weights are for coated rope.<br />
AMSTEEL ®<br />
870 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Event & Special Effect Rigging<br />
– Camera Guy Lines<br />
– Lifting Slings<br />
Dyneema SK-60<br />
fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.98 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at each<br />
percent of average break<br />
strength<br />
SIZE WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
7/64” 2.5mm 5/16” 0.3 lbs. 0.5 Kg<br />
1/8” 3mm 3/8” 0.5 lbs. 0.8 Kg<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.0 lbs. 1.5 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.6 lbs. 2.4 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.7 lbs. 4.0 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 7.9 lbs. 11.8 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 13.3 lbs. 19.8 Kg<br />
13/16” 20mm 2-1/2” 15.8 lbs. 23.6 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 19.6 lbs. 29.2 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 21.8 lbs. 32.4 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26mm 3-1/4” 27.5 lbs. 41.0 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 31.9 lbs. 47.4 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 36.2 lbs. 53.9 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 41.8 lbs. 62.2 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 51.7 lbs. 77.0 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 1,400 lbs. 635 Kg 1,260 lbs. 572 Kg<br />
1/8” 2,100 lbs. 953 Kg 1,890 lbs. 857 Kg<br />
3/16” 5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg 4,500 lbs. 2,041 Kg<br />
1/4” 7,400 lbs. 3,357 Kg 6,660 lbs. 3,021 Kg<br />
5/16” 10,500 lbs. 4,763 Kg 9,450 lbs. 4,287 Kg<br />
3/8” 15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg 13,950 lbs. 6,328 Kg<br />
7/16” 18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 16,200 lbs. 7,348 Kg<br />
1/2” 27,500 lbs. 12,474 Kg 24,750 lbs. 11,227 Kg<br />
9/16” 34,000 lbs. 15,422 Kg 30,600 lbs. 13,880 Kg<br />
5/8” 40,700 lbs. 18,462 Kg 36,630 lbs. 16,615 Kg<br />
3/4” 52,000 lbs. 23,587 Kg 46,800 lbs. 21,228 Kg<br />
13/16” 61,000 lbs. 27,670 Kg 54,900 lbs. 24,903 Kg<br />
7/8” 74,000 lbs. 33,566 Kg 66,600 lbs. 30,210 Kg<br />
1” 90,000 lbs. 40,824 Kg 81,000 lbs. 36,742 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 100,000 lbs. 45,360 Kg 90,000 lbs. 40,824 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 110,000 lbs. 49,896 Kg 99,000 lbs. 44,906 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 125,000 lbs. 56,700 Kg 112,500 lbs. 51,030 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 135,000 lbs. 61,236 Kg 121,500 lbs. 55,112 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 175,000 lbs. 79,380 Kg 157,500 lbs. 71,442 Kg<br />
(32) Dyneema ropes<br />
574/874 Product<br />
Code<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
A double braided rope that<br />
derives its high strength<br />
from a braided Dyneema<br />
SK-60 fiber core. The<br />
braided polyester cover<br />
creates a firm rope and<br />
serves as abrasion protection<br />
to the strength core.<br />
This rope has extremely low<br />
elongation and is a<br />
lightweight replacement<br />
for wire rope. For added<br />
wear life and color<br />
identification, AmSteel II is<br />
available with our<br />
Samthane coating.<br />
Colors<br />
Orange<br />
Blue<br />
Clear<br />
(appears as shown)<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.5 lbs. 5.2 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.1 lbs. 6.1 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.6 lbs. 12.8 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 12.6 lbs. 18.8 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 16.0 lbs. 23.8 Kg<br />
13/16” 20mm 2-1/2” 20.3 lbs. 30.2 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 24.8 lbs. 36.9 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 29.7 lbs. 44.2 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26mm 3-1/4” 31.7 lbs. 47.2 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 37.0 lbs. 55.1 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 42.6 lbs. 63.4 Kg<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Dyneema strength<br />
in a double braid<br />
■ Low elongation<br />
■ Class 2 Double Braid splice<br />
Coating adds approximately<br />
3% – 5% to weights listed.<br />
AMSTEEL ® II<br />
UNCOATED (574)<br />
SAMTHANE COATED (874 )<br />
Applications<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Event Rigging<br />
– Fiber Optic Pulling Lines<br />
– Lifting Slings<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
Dyneema SK-60<br />
fiber core<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.20<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.50% 0.67% 0.96%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/4” 4,500 lbs. 2,041 Kg 3,800 lbs. 1,724 Kg<br />
5/16” 7,500 lbs. 3,402 Kg 6,400 lbs. 2,903 Kg<br />
3/8” 9,800 lbs. 4,445 Kg 8,300 lbs. 3,765 Kg<br />
7/16” 11,700 lbs. 5,307 Kg 9,900 lbs. 4,491 Kg<br />
1/2” 15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg 13,200 lbs. 5,988 Kg<br />
9/16” 22,000 lbs. 9,979 Kg 18,700 lbs. 8,482 Kg<br />
5/8” 27,000 lbs. 12,247 Kg 23,000 lbs. 10,433 Kg<br />
3/4” 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg 29,800 lbs. 13,517 Kg<br />
13/16” 40,000 lbs. 18,144 Kg 34,000 lbs. 15,422 Kg<br />
7/8” 50,000 lbs. 22,680 Kg 42,500 lbs. 19,278 Kg<br />
1” 57,000 lbs. 25,855 Kg 48,500 lbs. 22,000 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 59,300 lbs. 26,898 Kg 50,400 lbs. 22,861 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 72,900 lbs. 33,067 Kg 62,000 lbs. 28,123 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 81,000 lbs. 36,742 Kg 68,900 lbs. 31,253 Kg
8-STRAND<br />
An 8-Strand construction in<br />
which each strand is<br />
comprised of Dyneema<br />
SK-75 fiber surrounded by<br />
polyester. Proton-8 is also<br />
coated with Samthane<br />
coating to provide additional<br />
abrasion protection.<br />
Extremely high strength and<br />
very low stretch due to the<br />
use of Dyneema fiber. Better<br />
grip than a 100% Dyneema<br />
rope due to the polyester<br />
fibers jacketing the strands.<br />
Polyester fiber also helps<br />
mitigate the effect of heat<br />
buildup from friction.<br />
Colors<br />
Yellow (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Extremely high<br />
strength & very<br />
low stretch<br />
■ Better grip than<br />
100% Dyneema<br />
■ Polyester fiber also<br />
helps mitigate the<br />
effect of heat<br />
buildup from friction<br />
■<br />
Class 2 8-Strand<br />
splice<br />
PROTON 8 <br />
830<br />
Product<br />
Code<br />
SAMTHANE<br />
COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Useful for hauling<br />
applications requiring<br />
extremely low stretch<br />
& high strength where<br />
grip on winches is<br />
important<br />
– Railroad Car Pulling<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester and<br />
Dyneema SK-75<br />
fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.09<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.58% 0.87% 0.96%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
12-STRAND<br />
A twelve-strand braided<br />
rope of Dyneema SK-75 fiber<br />
with our proprietary<br />
Samthane coating. AmSteel-<br />
Blue yields the maximum in<br />
strength-to-weight ratio and<br />
is stronger than wire rope<br />
constructions—yet it floats.<br />
Superior flex fatigue<br />
resistance than post-drawn<br />
HMPE fiber.<br />
Colors<br />
Blue (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Stronger than wire<br />
■ Same elongation<br />
as wire<br />
■ Extremely light<br />
■ Highly abrasion<br />
resistant<br />
■ Non-rotational<br />
■ Class 2 12-Strand splice<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
872<br />
AMSTEEL ® BLUE<br />
Product<br />
Code<br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Pulling Lines<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Event & Special effects<br />
rigging<br />
– Camera Guy Lines<br />
– Wire <strong>Rope</strong> Replacement<br />
Dyneema<br />
SK-75 fiber<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.98 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.46% 0.70% 0.96%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
WIRE ROPE<br />
REPLACEMENT<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1” 24mm 3” 25.0 lbs. 37.2 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 30.5 lbs. 45.4 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 37.0 lbs. 55.1 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 40.7 lbs. 60.6 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 52.3 lbs. 77.8 Kg<br />
AVERAGE MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1” 61,000 lbs. 27,670 Kg 55,000 lbs. 24,948 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 76,600 lbs. 34,746 Kg 69,000 lbs. 31,298 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 96,600 lbs. 43,818 Kg 87,000 lbs. 39,463 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 106,600 lbs. 48,354 Kg 96,000 lbs. 43,546 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 138,800 lbs. 62,960 Kg 125,000 lbs. 56,700 Kg<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.0 lbs. 1.5 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.6 lbs. 2.4 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.7 lbs. 4.0 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 7.9 lbs. 11.8 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 13.3 lbs. 19.8 Kg<br />
13/16” 20mm 2-1/2” 15.8 lbs. 23.6 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 19.6 lbs. 29.2 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 21.8 lbs. 32.4 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 26mm 3-1/4” 27.5 lbs. 41.0 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 31.9 lbs. 47.4 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 36.2 lbs. 53.9 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 41.8 lbs. 62.2 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 51.7 lbs. 77.0 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 5,400 lbs. 2,449 Kg 4,860 lbs. 2,204 Kg<br />
1/4” 9,200 lbs. 4,173 Kg 8,280 lbs. 3,756 Kg<br />
5/16” 13,700 lbs. 6,214 Kg 12,330 lbs. 5,593 Kg<br />
3/8” 20,445 lbs. 9,274 Kg 18,401 lbs. 8,347 Kg<br />
7/16” 23,925 lbs. 10,852 Kg 21,533 lbs. 9,767 Kg<br />
1/2” 36,250 lbs. 16,443 Kg 32,625 lbs. 14,799 Kg<br />
9/16” 44,660 lbs. 20,258 Kg 40,194 lbs. 18,232 Kg<br />
5/8” 59,015 lbs. 26,769 Kg 53,114 lbs. 24,093 Kg<br />
3/4” 69,600 lbs. 31,571 Kg 62,640 lbs. 28,414 Kg<br />
13/16” 81,925 lbs. 37,161 Kg 73,733 lbs. 33,445 Kg<br />
7/8” 98,310 lbs. 44,593 Kg 88,479 lbs. 40,134 Kg<br />
1” 116,000 lbs. 52,618 Kg 104,400 lbs. 47,356 Kg<br />
1-1/16” 131,300 lbs. 59,558 Kg 118,170 lbs. 53,602 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 147,900 lbs. 67,087 Kg 133,110 lbs. 60,379 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 165,300 lbs. 74,980 Kg 148,770 lbs. 67,482 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 184,150 lbs. 83,530 Kg 165,735 lbs. 75,177 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 227,650 lbs. 103,262 Kg 204,885 lbs. 92,936 Kg<br />
AmSteel II<br />
winch line<br />
Dyneema ropes (33)
dyneema & vectran<br />
blended<br />
ropes<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
A double braid construction<br />
consisting of polyester cover<br />
with a core made from a<br />
blend of Vectran and<br />
Dyneema SK-75 fiber.<br />
Tracer Colors<br />
Green<br />
White<br />
Red (shown)<br />
445<br />
Product<br />
Code<br />
VALIDATOR SKB <br />
Applications<br />
– Winch Lines<br />
– Situations where<br />
maximum strength and<br />
minimal weight & no creep<br />
are required<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
with blended<br />
Dyneema SK-75<br />
& Vectran core<br />
24-STRAND<br />
Ultra-Lite has a 24-strand<br />
braided MFP cover with a<br />
blended braided core of MFP<br />
and SK-60 Dyneema®. Cover<br />
is available in your choice of<br />
black, red, green or blue. All<br />
with yellow tracers.<br />
Colors<br />
Black<br />
Red<br />
ULTRA-LITE<br />
Product<br />
441 Code<br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Use where a small,<br />
strong, floating double<br />
braid is needed<br />
MFP cover and<br />
Dyneema SK-60<br />
fiber core<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Dyneema fiber gives<br />
Validator SKB a<br />
higher strength<br />
■ Vectran helps<br />
mitigate creep in<br />
static loading<br />
situations<br />
■ Class 2 Double<br />
Braid splice<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.22 (avg.)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.49% 0.72% 0.92%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.3 lbs. 1.9 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.5 lbs. 3.7 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 5.2 lbs. 7.7 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 7.6 lbs. 11.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.7 lbs. 12.9 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 12.0 lbs. 17.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 15.5 lbs. 23.1 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 20.4 lbs. 30.4 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 4,820 lbs. 2,186 Kg 4,097 lbs. 1,858 Kg<br />
1/4” 6,270 lbs. 2,844 Kg 5,330 lbs. 2,417 Kg<br />
5/16” 8,500 lbs. 3,856 Kg 7,225 lbs. 3,277 Kg<br />
3/8” 12,900 lbs. 5,851 Kg 10,965 lbs. 4,974 Kg<br />
7/16” 16,500 lbs. 7,484 Kg 14,025 lbs. 6,362 Kg<br />
1/2” 22,750 lbs. 10,319 Kg 19,338 lbs. 8,771 Kg<br />
9/16” 32,480 lbs. 14,733 Kg 27,608 lbs. 12,523 Kg<br />
5/8” 42,550 lbs. 19,301 Kg 36,168 lbs. 16,406 Kg<br />
3/4” 53,360 lbs. 24,204 Kg 45,356 lbs. 20,573 Kg<br />
Green<br />
Blue (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Floats<br />
■ Good strength to<br />
weight ratio<br />
■ Low Stretch<br />
■ Light weight<br />
■ Class 2 Double<br />
Braid splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16”* 5mm 9/16” 0.9 lbs. 1.3 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.9 lbs. 2.8 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 2.5 lbs. 3.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg<br />
* 3/16” dia. is a parallel fiber core, construction and<br />
no splicing instructions are published for this size.<br />
AmSteel II at work<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
.94 (floats)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.65% 1.00% 1.29%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 1,200 lbs. 544 Kg 1,020 lbs. 463 Kg<br />
1/4” 2,200 lbs. 998 Kg 1,870 lbs. 848 Kg<br />
5/16” 2,900 lbs. 1,315 Kg 2,465 lbs. 1,118 Kg<br />
3/8” 4,400 lbs. 1,996 Kg 3,740 lbs. 1,697 Kg<br />
(34) Dyneema and Vectran Dyneema blended / Vectran ropes ropes
12-STRAND<br />
VALIDATOR 12 <br />
A twelve-strand<br />
construction of Vectran<br />
coated with Samthane<br />
coating. Very high strength<br />
with no creep under<br />
constant load situations.<br />
Suitable for wire rope<br />
replacement in situations<br />
where creep is an issue for<br />
other synthetic fibers.<br />
Colors<br />
Blue<br />
Green<br />
Black<br />
Red (shown)<br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Special Effects<br />
– Camera Guide Lines<br />
Vectran fiber<br />
446 Product<br />
Code<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.4<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.49% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
WIRE ROPE<br />
REPLACEMENT<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
A double braid construction<br />
consisting of a Vectran core<br />
and a 24-strand polyester<br />
cover. Cover color is grey<br />
with your choice of black,<br />
red, green or blue tracers.<br />
Very high strength with no<br />
creep under constant load.<br />
Suitable for wire rope<br />
replacement in situations<br />
where creep is an issue for<br />
other synthetic fibers.<br />
Tracer Colors<br />
Green<br />
Blue<br />
Black<br />
Red (shown)<br />
VALIDATOR II <br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
with Vectran core<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.39 (avg)<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.59% 0.78% 0.98%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
447 Product<br />
Code<br />
WIRE ROPE<br />
REPLACEMENT<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Very high strength<br />
■<br />
■<br />
No creep under<br />
static and constant<br />
load situations<br />
Class 2 12-Strand splice<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
7/64” 2.5mm 5/16” 0.5 lbs. 0.7 Kg<br />
1/8” 3mm 3/8” 0.6 lbs. 0.9 Kg<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.3 lbs. 1.9 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.8 lbs. 13.1 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 10.8 lbs. 16.1 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.0 lbs. 20.8 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
7/64” 2,000 lbs. 907 Kg 1,800 lbs. 816 Kg<br />
1/8” 2,700 lbs. 1,225 Kg 2,430 lbs. 1,102 Kg<br />
3/16” 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg 4,950 lbs. 2,245 Kg<br />
1/4” 9,400 lbs. 4,264 Kg 8,460 lbs. 3,837 Kg<br />
5/16” 14,000 lbs. 6,350 Kg 12,600 lbs. 5,715 Kg<br />
3/8” 19,500 lbs. 8,845 Kg 17,550 lbs. 7,961 Kg<br />
7/16” 23,500 lbs. 10,660 Kg 21,150 lbs. 9,594 Kg<br />
1/2” 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg 31,500 lbs. 14,288 Kg<br />
9/16” 43,000 lbs. 19,505 Kg 38,700 lbs. 17,554 Kg<br />
5/8” 55,000 lbs. 24,948 Kg 49,500 lbs. 22,453 Kg<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Very high strength<br />
■<br />
■<br />
No creep under<br />
constant load<br />
situations<br />
Class 2 Double<br />
Braid splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.4 lbs. 2.1 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 5.4 lbs. 8.0 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 7.0 lbs. 10.4 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 9.0 lbs. 13.4 Kg<br />
9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 12.0 lbs. 17.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 20.3 lbs. 30.2 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 27.0 lbs. 40.2 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 35.0 lbs. 52.1 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 28mm 3-1/2” 44.0 lbs. 65.5 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 30mm 3-3/4” 52.0 lbs. 77.4 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 32mm 4” 58.0 lbs. 86.3 Kg<br />
1-3/8” 35mm 4-1/8” 63.2 lbs. 94.1 Kg<br />
1-7/16” 36mm 4-5/16” 67.7 lbs. 100.8 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 38mm 4-1/2” 74.5 lbs. 110.9 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 3,300 lbs. 1,497 Kg 2,805 lbs. 1,272 Kg<br />
1/4” 5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg 4,250 lbs. 1,928 Kg<br />
5/16” 7,200 lbs. 3,266 Kg 6,120 lbs. 2,776 Kg<br />
3/8” 11,500 lbs. 5,216 Kg 9,775 lbs. 4,434 Kg<br />
7/16” 15,200 lbs. 6,895 Kg 12,920 lbs. 5,861 Kg<br />
1/2” 20,000 lbs. 9,072 Kg 17,000 lbs. 7,711 Kg<br />
9/16” 26,000 lbs. 11,794 Kg 22,100 lbs. 10,025 Kg<br />
5/8” 30,000 lbs. 13,608 Kg 25,500 lbs. 11,567 Kg<br />
3/4” 45,000 lbs. 20,412 Kg 38,250 lbs. 17,350 Kg<br />
7/8” 63,000 lbs. 28,577 Kg 53,550 lbs. 24,290 Kg<br />
1” 80,000 lbs. 36,288 Kg 68,000 lbs. 30,845 Kg<br />
1-1/8” 100,000 lbs. 45,360 Kg 85,000 lbs. 38,556 Kg<br />
1-1/4” 123,000 lbs. 55,793 Kg 104,550 lbs. 47,424 Kg<br />
1-5/16” 135,000 lbs. 61,236 Kg 114,750 lbs. 52,051 Kg<br />
1-3/8” 148,000 lbs. 67,133 Kg 125,800 lbs. 57,063 Kg<br />
1-7/16” 160,000 lbs. 72,576 Kg 136,000 lbs. 61,690 Kg<br />
1-1/2” 174,000 lbs. 78,926 Kg 147,900 lbs. 67,087 Kg<br />
V ectran ropes (35)
dyneema &<br />
vectran<br />
ropes<br />
DYNEEMA & VECTRAN<br />
comparison charts<br />
dyneema & vectran fibers<br />
average strength<br />
8-Strand<br />
ULTRA-LITE AMSTEEL II PROTON 8 VALIDATOR II VALIDATOR SKB<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - - - - - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - - - - - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1,200 lbs. 544 Kg - - - - 3,300 lbs. 1,497 Kg 4,820 lbs. 2,186 Kg<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 2,200 lbs. 998 Kg 4,500 lbs. 2,041 Kg - - 5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg 6,270 lbs. 2,844 Kg<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2,900 lbs. 1,315 Kg 7,500 lbs. 3,402 Kg - - 7,200 lbs. 3,266 Kg 8,500 lbs. 3,856 Kg<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4,400 lbs. 1,996 Kg 9,800 lbs. 4,445 Kg - - 11,500 lbs. 5,216 Kg 12,900 lbs. 5,851 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 11,700 lbs. 5,307 Kg - - 15,200 lbs. 6,895 Kg 16,500 lbs. 7,484 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” - - 15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg - - 20,000 lbs. 9,072 Kg 22,750 lbs. 10,319 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - 22,000 lbs. 9,979 Kg - - 26,000 lbs. 11,794 Kg 32,480 lbs. 14,733 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” - - 27,000 lbs. 12,247 Kg - - 30,000 lbs. 13,608 Kg 42,550 lbs. 19,301 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” - - 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg - - 45,000 lbs. 20,412 Kg 53,360 lbs. 24,204 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - 40,000 lbs. 18,144 Kg - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 50,000 lbs. 22,680 Kg - - 63,000 lbs. 28,577 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” - - 57,000 lbs. 25,855 Kg 61,000 lbs. 27,670 Kg 80,000 lbs. 36,288 Kg - -<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - 59,300 lbs. 26,898 Kg - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - 72,900 lbs. 33,067 Kg 76,600 lbs. 34,746 Kg 100,000 lbs. 45,360 Kg - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - 81,000 lbs. 36,742 Kg 96,600 lbs. 43,818 Kg 123,000 lbs. 55,793 Kg - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - 106,600 lbs. 48,354 Kg 135,000 lbs. 61,236 Kg - -<br />
1-3/8” 35 4-1/8” - - - - - - 148,000 lbs. 67,133 Kg - -<br />
1-7/16” 36 4-5/16” - - - - - - 160,000 lbs. 72,576 Kg - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 138,800 lbs. 62,960 Kg 174,000 lbs. 78,926 Kg - -<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
8-Strand<br />
ULTRA-LITE AMSTEEL II PROTON 8 VALIDATOR II VALIDATOR SKB<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
7/64” 2.5 5/16” - - - - - - - - - -<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” - - - - - - - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 0.9 lbs. 1.3 Kg - - - - 1.4 lbs. 2.1 Kg 1.3 lbs. 1.9 Kg<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.9 lbs. 2.8 Kg 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg - - 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg 2.5 lbs. 3.7 Kg<br />
5/16” 8 1” 2.5 lbs. 3.7 Kg 3.5 lbs. 5.2 Kg - - 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg 4.1 lbs. 6.1 Kg - - 5.4 lbs. 8.0 Kg 5.2 lbs. 7.7 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” - - 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg - - 7.0 lbs. 10.4 Kg 7.6 lbs. 11.3 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” - - 8.6 lbs. 12.8 Kg - - 9.0 lbs. 13.4 Kg 8.7 lbs. 12.9 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - 10.0 lbs. 14.9 Kg - - 12.0 lbs. 17.9 Kg 12.0 lbs. 17.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” - - 12.6 lbs. 18.8 Kg - - 14.4 lbs. 21.4 Kg 15.5 lbs. 23.1 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” - - 16.0 lbs. 23.8 Kg - - 20.3 lbs. 30.2 Kg 20.4 lbs. 30.4 Kg<br />
13/16” 20 2-1/2” - - 20.3 lbs. 30.2 Kg - - - - - -<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” - - 24.8 lbs. 36.9 Kg - - 27.0 lbs. 40.2 Kg - -<br />
1” 24 3” - - 29.7 lbs. 44.2 Kg 25.0 lbs. 37.2 Kg 35.0 lbs. 52.1 Kg - -<br />
1-1/16” 26 3-1/4” - - 31.7 lbs. 47.2 Kg - - - - - -<br />
1-1/8” 28 3-1/2” - - 37.0 lbs. 55.1 Kg 30.5 lbs. 45.4 Kg 44.0 lbs. 65.5 Kg - -<br />
1-1/4” 30 3-3/4” - - 42.6 lbs. 63.4 Kg 37.0 lbs. 55.1 Kg 52.0 lbs. 77.4 Kg - -<br />
1-5/16” 32 4” - - - - 40.7 lbs. 60.6 Kg 58.0 lbs. 86.3 Kg - -<br />
1-3/8” - - - - - - 63.2 lbs. 94.1 Kg - -<br />
1-7/16” - - - - - - 67.7 lbs. 100.8 Kg - -<br />
1-1/2” 38 4-1/2” - - - - 52.3 lbs. 77.8 Kg 74.5 lbs. 110.9 Kg - -<br />
elastic elongation<br />
8-Strand 12-Strand<br />
ULTRA-LITE AMSTEEL II PROTON 8 VALIDATOR II VALIDATOR SKB AMSTEEL VALIDATOR 12 AMSTEEL BLUE<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 0.65% 0.50% 0.58% 0.59% 0.49% 0.46% 0.49% 0.46%<br />
20% 1.00% 0.67% 0.87% 0.78% 0.72% 0.70% 0.78% 0.70%<br />
30% 1.29% 0.96% 0.96% 0.98% 0.92% 0.96% 0.98% 0.96%<br />
(36) Dyneema and Vectran blended ropes
DYNEEMA & VECTRAN<br />
dyneema & vectran fibers<br />
comparison charts<br />
dyneema &<br />
vectran<br />
ropes<br />
AMSTEEL VALIDATOR 12 AMSTEEL BLUE<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
(Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
1,400 lbs. 635 Kg 2,000 lbs. 907 Kg - -<br />
2,100 lbs. 953 Kg 2,700 lbs. 1,225 Kg - -<br />
5,000 lbs. 2,268 Kg 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg 5,400 lbs. 2,449 Kg<br />
7,400 lbs. 3,357 Kg 9,400 lbs. 4,264 Kg 9,200 lbs. 4,173 Kg<br />
10,500 lbs. 4,763 Kg 14,000 lbs. 6,350 Kg 13,700 lbs. 6,214 Kg<br />
15,500 lbs. 7,031 Kg 19,500 lbs. 8,845 Kg 20,445 lbs. 9,274 Kg<br />
18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 23,500 lbs. 10,660 Kg 23,925 lbs. 10,852 Kg<br />
27,500 lbs. 12,474 Kg 35,000 lbs. 15,876 Kg 36,250 lbs. 16,443 Kg<br />
34,000 lbs. 15,422 Kg 43,000 lbs. 19,505 Kg 44,660 lbs. 20,258 Kg<br />
40,700 lbs. 18,462 Kg 55,000 lbs. 24,948 Kg 59,015 lbs. 26,769 Kg<br />
52,000 lbs. 23,587 Kg - - 69,600 lbs. 31,571 Kg<br />
61,000 lbs. 27,670 Kg - - 81,925 lbs. 37,161 Kg<br />
74,000 lbs. 33,566 Kg - - 98,310 lbs. 44,593 Kg<br />
90,000 lbs. 40,824 Kg - - 116,000 lbs. 52,618 Kg<br />
100,000 lbs. 45,360 Kg - - 131,300 lbs. 59,558 Kg<br />
110,000 lbs. 49,896 Kg - - 147,900 lbs. 67,087 Kg<br />
125,000 lbs. 56,700 Kg - - 165,300 lbs. 74,980 Kg<br />
135,000 lbs. 61,236 Kg - - 184,150 lbs. 83,530 Kg<br />
- - - - - -<br />
- - - - - -<br />
175,000 lbs. 79,380 Kg - - 227,650 lbs. 103,262 Kg<br />
AMSTEEL VALIDATOR 12 AMSTEEL BLUE<br />
Weight/100 Ft. Weight/100 Ft. Weight/100 Ft.<br />
Lbs. Kg Lbs. Kg Lbs. Kg<br />
0.3 lbs. 0.5 Kg 0.5 lbs. 0.7 Kg - -<br />
0.5 lbs. 0.8 lbs. 0.6 Kg 0.9 lbs. - -<br />
1.0 lbs. 1.5 lbs. 1.3 Kg 1.9 lbs. 1.0 Kg 1.5 lbs.<br />
1.6 lbs. 2.4 lbs. 2.2 Kg 3.3 lbs. 1.6 Kg 2.4 lbs.<br />
2.7 lbs. 4.0 lbs. 3.6 Kg 5.4 lbs. 2.7 Kg 4.0 lbs.<br />
3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg 3.6 lbs. 5.4 Kg<br />
4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg 6.1 lbs. 9.1 Kg 4.2 lbs. 6.3 Kg<br />
6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg 8.8 lbs. 13.1 Kg 6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg<br />
7.9 lbs. 11.8 Kg 10.8 lbs. 16.1 Kg 7.9 lbs. 11.8 Kg<br />
10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg 14.0 lbs. 20.8 Kg 10.2 lbs. 15.2 Kg<br />
13.3 lbs. 19.8 Kg - - 13.3 lbs. 19.8 Kg<br />
15.8 lbs. 23.6 Kg - - 15.8 lbs. 23.6 Kg<br />
19.6 lbs. 29.2 Kg - - 19.6 lbs. 29.2 Kg<br />
21.8 lbs. 32.4 Kg - - 21.8 lbs. 32.4 Kg<br />
27.5 lbs. 41.0 Kg - - 27.5 lbs. 41.0 Kg<br />
31.9 lbs. 47.4 Kg - - 31.9 lbs. 47.4 Kg<br />
36.2 lbs. 53.9 Kg - - 36.2 lbs. 53.9 Kg<br />
41.8 lbs. 62.2 Kg - - 41.8 lbs. 62.2 Kg<br />
- - - - - -<br />
- - - - - -<br />
51.7 lbs. 77.0 Kg - - 51.7 lbs. 77.0 Kg<br />
Dyneema and Vectran blended ropes (37)
technora<br />
ropes<br />
890 Product<br />
Code<br />
443 Product<br />
Code<br />
12-STRAND<br />
A twelve-strand single braid<br />
of Technora fiber with<br />
Samthane coating. Higher<br />
strength, lower stretch and<br />
better resistance to flexfatigue<br />
than products<br />
constructed from other<br />
high modulus aramid fibers.<br />
Extremely good resistance<br />
to heat.<br />
Colors<br />
Black<br />
Red<br />
Green<br />
Blue (shown)<br />
TECH 12 <br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– High Speed Pulling Lines<br />
– Event & Special Effects Rigging<br />
– Camera Guy Lines<br />
– Heat Resistant Slings<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.39<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
Samthane coated<br />
Technora fiber<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.63% 0.96% 1.2%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
ULTRA-TECH <br />
This core dependent rope<br />
consists of a braided<br />
Technora core as the strength<br />
member with a 24-strand<br />
braided polyester cover. The<br />
cover serves to create a firm,<br />
flexible rope and protects the<br />
core from external wear.<br />
Technora is known for its<br />
high strength, heat resistance<br />
and low stretch. Technora<br />
also has better resistance to<br />
flex-fatigue than other high<br />
modulus aramid fibers. Cover<br />
is burgundy with your choice<br />
of red, green, blue or black<br />
tracer colors.<br />
Tracer Colors<br />
Black<br />
Red<br />
Applications<br />
– High Speed Pulling Lines<br />
– Event & Special Effects<br />
Rigging<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
with a Technora<br />
core<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.39<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.63% 0.97% 1.24%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
Blue<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Excellent heat resistance<br />
Green (shown)<br />
■ Excellent resistance<br />
to flex-fatigue<br />
■ Extremely strong<br />
■ Negligible creep<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■ Class 2 Single Braid splice High heat resistance<br />
Listed weights are<br />
for coated rope.<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
High Strength<br />
Negligible creep<br />
Class 2 Double Braid splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
1/8” 3mm 3/8” 0.6 lbs. 0.9 Kg<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.3 lbs. 1.9 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 1.9 lbs. 2.8 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.3 lbs. 6.4 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.7 lbs. 10.0 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 8.0 lbs. 11.9 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 13.5 lbs. 20.1 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 19.3 lbs. 28.7 Kg<br />
7/8” 22mm 2-3/4” 25.3 lbs. 37.7 Kg<br />
1” 24mm 3” 31.1 lbs. 46.3 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
1/8” 2,800 lbs. 1,270 Kg 2,520 lbs. 1,143 Kg<br />
3/16” 5,600 lbs. 2,540 Kg 5,040 lbs. 2,286 Kg<br />
1/4” 8,150 lbs. 3,697 Kg 7,335 lbs. 3,327 Kg<br />
5/16” 13,000 lbs. 5,897 Kg 11,700 lbs. 5,307 Kg<br />
3/8” 18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 16,200 lbs. 7,348 Kg<br />
7/16” 28,000 lbs. 12,701 Kg 25,200 lbs. 11,431 Kg<br />
1/2” 33,000 lbs. 14,969 Kg 29,700 lbs. 13,472 Kg<br />
5/8” 43,000 lbs. 19,505 Kg 38,700 lbs. 17,554 Kg<br />
3/4” 65,000 lbs. 29,484 Kg 58,500 lbs. 26,536 Kg<br />
7/8” 84,000 lbs. 38,102 Kg 75,600 lbs. 34,292 Kg<br />
1” 102,000 lbs. 46,267 Kg 91,800 lbs. 41,640 Kg<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.0 lbs. 1.5 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 4.0 lbs. 6.0 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 9.8 lbs. 14.6 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.5 lbs. 21.6 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs Kg Lbs Kg<br />
3/16” 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 1,955 lbs. 887 Kg<br />
1/4” 4,800 lbs. 2,177 Kg 4,080 lbs. 1,851 Kg<br />
5/16” 7,800 lbs. 3,538 Kg 6,630 lbs. 3,007 Kg<br />
3/8” 10,000 lbs. 4,536 Kg 8,500 lbs. 3,856 Kg<br />
7/16” 14,800 lbs. 6,713 Kg 12,580 lbs. 5,706 Kg<br />
1/2” 20,000 lbs. 9,072 Kg 17,000 lbs. 7,711 Kg<br />
5/8” 42,000 lbs. 19,051 Kg 35,700 lbs. 16,194 Kg<br />
(38) Technora ropes
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
A double braid construction<br />
consisting of a Zylon ® (PBO)<br />
core with a 24-strand braided<br />
polyester cover. The cover<br />
serves to create a firm, flexible<br />
rope and protects the core<br />
from UV degradation. PBO is a<br />
high modulus fiber known for<br />
its exceptional heat resistance.<br />
Cover is black with your choice<br />
of red, green and orange<br />
tracer colors.<br />
PROGEN II <br />
Applications<br />
– High Speed<br />
Pulling Lines<br />
– Event & Special<br />
Effects Rigging<br />
701 Product<br />
Code<br />
High tenacity<br />
polyester cover<br />
with a PBO core<br />
TECHNORA & PBO<br />
Technora/PBO fiber<br />
comparison charts<br />
average strength<br />
TECH 12 ULTRA-TECH PROGEN II<br />
PBO ropes<br />
Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg. Avg.<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength Strength<br />
Inch mm Inch (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg) (Lbs.) (Kg)<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” 2,800 lbs. 1,270 Kg - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 5,600 lbs. 2,540 Kg 2,300 lbs. 1,043 Kg 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 8,150 lbs. 3,697 Kg 4,800 lbs. 2,177 Kg 8,000 lbs. 3,629 Kg<br />
5/16” 8 1” 13,000 lbs. 5,897 Kg 7,800 lbs. 3,538 Kg 11,000 lbs. 4,990 Kg<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 18,000 lbs. 8,165 Kg 10,000 lbs. 4,536 Kg 17,500 lbs. 7,938 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 28,000 lbs. 12,701 Kg 14,800 lbs. 6,713 Kg 24,000 lbs. 10,886 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 33,000 lbs. 14,969 Kg 20,000 lbs. 9,072 Kg 30,000 lbs. 13,608 Kg<br />
Tracer Colors<br />
Red<br />
Green<br />
Orange<br />
Blue (shown)<br />
Specific Gravity…<br />
1.46<br />
Elastic Elongation…<br />
At % of break strength<br />
10% 20% 30%<br />
0.50% 0.74% 1.01%<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> stabilized from 200D 2<br />
<strong>Rope</strong>s cycled 50 times at<br />
each percent of average<br />
break strength<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” 36,500 lbs. 16,556 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 43,000 lbs. 19,505 Kg 42,000 lbs.19,051 Kg 46,000 lbs. 20,866 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 65,000 lbs. 29,484 Kg - - 68,000 lbs. 30,845 Kg<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 84,000 lbs. 38,102 Kg - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 102,000 lbs. 46,267 Kg - - - -<br />
weight per 100 ft<br />
TECH 12 ULTRA-TECH PROGEN II<br />
Size (Dia.) Size (Circ.) Weight/100 Ft. Weight/100 Ft. Weight/100 Ft.<br />
Inch mm Inch Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft. Lbs./100 Ft. Kg/100 Ft.<br />
1/8” 3 3/8” 0.6 lbs. 0.9 Kg - - - -<br />
3/16” 5 9/16” 1.3 lbs. 1.9 Kg 1.0 lbs. 1.5 Kg 1.2 lbs. 1.8 Kg<br />
1/4” 6 3/4” 1.9 lbs. 2.8 Kg 2.1 lbs. 3.1 Kg 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ High heat resistance<br />
■ High strength<br />
■ Low stretch<br />
■ Negligible creep<br />
■ Class 2 Double Braid splice<br />
SIZE<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Dia. Dia. Circ. Lbs per Kg per<br />
Inch mm Inch 100 Ft. 100 M<br />
3/16” 5mm 9/16” 1.2 lbs. 1.8 Kg<br />
1/4” 6mm 3/4” 2.2 lbs. 3.3 Kg<br />
5/16” 8mm 1” 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9mm 1-1/8” 5.5 lbs. 8.2 Kg<br />
7/16” 11mm 1-1/4” 7.0 lbs. 10.4 Kg<br />
1/2” 12mm 1-1/2” 9.0 lbs. 13.4 Kg<br />
“9/16” 14mm 1-3/4” 11.7 lbs. 17.4 Kg<br />
5/8” 16mm 2” 14.3 lbs. 21.3 Kg<br />
3/4” 18mm 2-1/4” 20.2 lbs. 30.1 Kg<br />
5/16” 8 1” 3.2 lbs. 4.8 Kg 4.0 lbs. 6.0 Kg 3.8 lbs. 5.7 Kg<br />
3/8” 9 1-1/8” 4.3 lbs. 6.4 Kg 4.6 lbs. 6.8 Kg 5.5 lbs. 8.2 Kg<br />
7/16” 11 1-1/4” 6.7 lbs. 10.0 Kg 6.4 lbs. 9.5 Kg 7.0 lbs. 10.4 Kg<br />
1/2” 12 1-1/2” 8.0 lbs. 11.9 Kg 9.8 lbs. 14.6 Kg 9.0 lbs. 13.4 Kg<br />
9/16” 14 1-3/4” - - - - 11.7 lbs. 17.4 Kg<br />
5/8” 16 2” 13.5 lbs. 20.1 Kg 14.5 lbs. 21.6 Kg 14.3 lbs. 21.3 Kg<br />
3/4” 18 2-1/4” 19.3 lbs. 28.7 Kg - - 20.2 lbs. 30.1 Kg<br />
7/8” 22 2-3/4” 25.3 lbs. 37.7 Kg - - - -<br />
1” 24 3” 31.1 lbs. 46.3 Kg - - - -<br />
elastic elongation<br />
TECH 12 ULTRA-TECH PROGEN II<br />
EE @ Percent Avg. Break<br />
10% 0.63% 0.63% 0.50%<br />
20% 0.96% 0.97% 0.74%<br />
30% 1.20% 1.24% 1.01%<br />
AVERAGE<br />
MINIMUM<br />
STRENGTH<br />
STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Inch Lbs. Kg Lbs. Kg<br />
3/16” 5,500 lbs. 2,495 Kg 4,675 lbs. 2,121 Kg<br />
1/4” 8,000 lbs. 3,629 Kg 6,800 lbs. 3,084 Kg<br />
5/16” 11,000 lbs. 4,990 Kg 9,350 lbs. 4,241 Kg<br />
3/8” 17,500 lbs. 7,938 Kg 14,875 lbs. 6,747 Kg<br />
7/16” 24,000 lbs. 10,886 Kg 20,400 lbs. 9,253 Kg<br />
1/2” 30,000 lbs. 13,608 Kg 25,500 lbs. 11,567 Kg<br />
“9/16” 36,500 lbs. 16,556 Kg 31,025 lbs. 14,073 Kg<br />
5/8” 46,000 lbs. 20,866 Kg 39,100 lbs. 17,736 Kg<br />
3/4” 68,000 lbs. 30,845 Kg 57,800 lbs. 26,218 Kg<br />
PBO ropes (39)
hardware<br />
ROPE HARDWARE<br />
thimbles<br />
spool, shields & shackles<br />
Snatch Block<br />
915 Product<br />
Code<br />
Nylite spool, shield & shackle assembly<br />
964 Product<br />
Code<br />
The Nylite Snatch Block maximizes a two part lifting<br />
system without over stressing synthetic rope. Exclusive<br />
high strength sheave reduces weight while providing the<br />
proper radius and groove shape to eliminate rope wear.<br />
Swivel plate with locking bolt makes change over easy<br />
and fast. Hook swivels under no or low load conditions.<br />
Unlike conventional thimbles the Nylite Connector<br />
Assembly is easily installed into or removed from a<br />
pre-made soft eye. Only one-seventh the weight of<br />
metal thimbles, Nylite connectors will not deform or<br />
rupture from repeated loadings. The Nylite Shackle<br />
was designed to take full advantage of the high<br />
strength of the Nylite connector and synthetic rope.<br />
– Hook opening with<br />
latch (B) is 1.5”<br />
– Overall length (A) 23.0”<br />
Working Details:<br />
Working Load in tons (2000 lbs.)<br />
Working loads, as given, are based on pin/bore relationship provided by<br />
use of Nylite Shackle. When using a non-standard pin, the Working Load<br />
as given DOES NOT APPLY.<br />
When using with AmSteel II up-size one size<br />
When using with AmSteel up-size two sizes<br />
When using with AmSteel-Blue up-size three sizes<br />
Size Working Weight<br />
(Dia.) Load (Lbs. Each)<br />
7/8” - 1-1/8” 8-Ton 33 lbs.<br />
Nylite spool,<br />
shield & shackle<br />
thimbles<br />
Other manufacturer’s thimbles are available on request.<br />
Please contact your customer service representative.<br />
NYLITE SPOOL, SHIELD & SHACKLE SPECS.<br />
Size Size Minimum Working Weight Shield<br />
Size (Dia.) (Circ.) Eye Size Load Tons* Each (Lbs.) Color<br />
-1 3/8” - 1/2” 1-1/8” - 1-1/2” 2-3/16” 1.1 0.5 lbs. Blue<br />
-2 9/16” - 5/8” 1-3/4” - 2” 2-3/4” 1.6 1.0 lbs. Red<br />
-3 3/4” - 13/16” 2-1/4” - 2-1/2” 3-3/4” 2.5 1.6 lbs. Green<br />
-4 7/8” - 1-1/16” 2-3/4” - 3-1/4” 4-7/8” 4.5 3.7 lbs. Orange<br />
-5 1-1/8” - 1-5/16” 3-1/2” - 4” 6-1/8” 7.5 6.0 lbs. Black<br />
-6 1-1/2” - 1-3/4” 4-1/2” - 5-1/2” 7-5/8” 12.5 19.0 lbs. Yellow<br />
-7 2” - 2-1/4” 6” - 7” 9-3/4” 20 24.0 lbs. Black<br />
-8 2-1/2” - 2-5/8” 7-1/2” - 8” 11-1/4” 25 33.0 lbs. Black<br />
-9 2-3/4” - 3-1/4” 8-1/2” - 10” 14” 35 56.0 lbs. Black<br />
*The Nylite Spool and Shield in sizes 1-5<br />
may be purchased without a shackle (part<br />
# 969). Minimum order quantities apply,<br />
see net price list for details.<br />
*The Nylite Shackle sizes 1-9 may be<br />
purchased seperatly (part # 961).<br />
Nylite assembly on<br />
headache ball<br />
(40) hardware
ROPE HARDWARE<br />
splicing kit<br />
fids & pushers<br />
hardware<br />
tubular fids<br />
901 Product<br />
Code<br />
Selma fids<br />
903 Product<br />
Code<br />
A different sized Splicing Fid is required for each size of rope. When<br />
ordering be sure to specify the proper size fid (see chart below).<br />
Made from highly polished stainless steel, Selma Fids are patented<br />
worldwide. Available in sets only, the Selma Fid may be used to splice<br />
hollow braided lines from 1/8” to 9/16” or double braid and three<br />
strand rope up to 1-1/8”.<br />
Fid scale: 100%<br />
ALUMINUM TUBULAR FIDS & PUSHERS<br />
Fid Size = Total Fid Short Fid<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Dia. Length* Section<br />
1/4” 5-1/2” 2-1/16”<br />
5/16” 6-3/4” 2-1/2”<br />
3/8” 7-3/4” 2-7/8”<br />
7/16” 9-1/2” 3-9/16”<br />
1/2” 11” 4-1/8”<br />
* See definition of fid length below.<br />
Fid Size = Total Fid Short Fid<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Dia. Length* Section<br />
9/16” 12-1/4” 3-5/8”<br />
5/8” 14” 4-1/8”<br />
3/4” 16” 4-3/4”<br />
7/8” 19” 4-3/4”<br />
1” 21” 5-1/4”<br />
SELMA FIDS<br />
Kit Includes <strong>Rope</strong><br />
Size Fid #’s Dia.<br />
Set of 5 4, 5.5, 7.5, 1/8” – 9/16” (hollow braid)<br />
10, 13 up to 1-1/8” diameter (double braid or 3-Str.)<br />
pushers<br />
913/914 Product<br />
Code<br />
splicing information…<br />
Pusher <strong>Rope</strong><br />
Code Size Dia.<br />
913 Small 1/4” – 1/2”<br />
914 Large 9/16” – 1”<br />
wire fids<br />
For <strong>Rope</strong> Sizes above 3” Circ. (1” dia.) – Use Wire Fid.<br />
Fid Scale: 1/2 (for rope diameters between 1-1/16” and 2”)<br />
*<br />
905 Product<br />
Code<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Wire Total Fid Length Short Section<br />
Circ. Dia. Width “L” (Inches) “C” (Inches)<br />
3” 3/16” 3/4” 10-1/2” 2-5/8”<br />
3-1/2” 3/16” 3/4” 12-1/4” 3”<br />
3-3/4” 3/16” 3/4” 13-1/4” 3-1/4”<br />
4” 3/16” 3/4” 14” 3-1/2”<br />
4-1/2” 3/16” 3/4” 16” 4”<br />
5” 3/16” 3/4” 17-1/2” 4-1/2”<br />
5-1/2” 1/4” 1-1/4” 19” 4-3/4”<br />
6” 1/4” 1-1/4” 21” 5-1/4”<br />
* Wire fids are used for 3” circumference and larger ropes. In order to<br />
keep the fid length to a manageable size, the overall length is scaled<br />
down. Fids from 3” circumference to 6” circumference are 1/2 scale.<br />
DEFINITION OF FID LENGTH:<br />
The “fid length” for a rope is calculated as 21 times the rope diameter.<br />
As the rope diameter increases so does the fid length. For example the fid<br />
length for a 4” diameter rope is 84”.<br />
The length of the splicing tool called a “fid” may or may not have a 1:1<br />
correlation with the fid length for a given rope diameter. Refer to the<br />
example above and imagine trying to splice a 4” diameter rope with an<br />
84” fid! To keep fids to a manageable length, they may be scaled to the<br />
actual fid length of a given rope diameter. Our Tubular Fids are 100%<br />
scale, meaning that the overall length of the tool is equal to the actual fid<br />
length for the corresponding rope diameter. Our wire fids are 1/2 scale<br />
meaning that the length of the tool is half the actual fid length for the<br />
corresponding rope diameter.<br />
The “short section” length is calculated as a percentage of the fid length.<br />
For sizes 1/4”–1/2” the short section is 37.5% of the fid length. For 9/16”–<br />
3/4” the short section is 30% of the fid length. For 7/8” and above, the<br />
short section is 25% of the fid length.<br />
The most up-to-date splicing instructions are available online<br />
at samsonrope.com.<br />
Class 1 <strong>Rope</strong>s: Class 1 refers to Samson ropes manufactured from olefin,<br />
polyester or nylon fiber.<br />
▲<br />
Eye Splice for 3-Strand <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
This splice used on the following products in this catalog:<br />
Premium Polyester 3-Strand SSR-1200 PTS-3<br />
3-Strand SSR-100 Pro-Set Nylon 3-Strand Ultraline<br />
Pro-Master 3-Strand Ultra Blue<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for 8-Strand <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
8-Strand Ultra Blue<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for 12-Strand <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
Dura-Plex<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron<br />
Tenex<br />
PTS-12<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for Double Braid <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
2-in-1 Nystron<br />
2-in-1 Super Strong<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid<br />
▲<br />
Class 2 <strong>Rope</strong>s: Class 2 refers to Samson ropes manufactured from high<br />
modulus fibers (such as Dyneema, Vectran, Technora and PBO).<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for 8-Strand <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
Proton 8<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for 12-Strand <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
AmSteel Tech 12<br />
AmSteel-Blue Validator 12<br />
Eye Splice and End-for-End splice for Double Braid <strong>Rope</strong>s…<br />
Used on the following products from this catalog:<br />
AmSteel II Progen II Validator II<br />
Validator SK Ultra-Lite Ultra-Tech<br />
Products in this catalog for which no splicing instructions<br />
are published…<br />
Accessory Cord All Diamond Braids Static <strong>Rope</strong>s<br />
All Solid Braids Duravet<br />
hardware (41)
general<br />
cordage<br />
HOLLOW BRAID<br />
A braided twine made<br />
from Dyneema fiber with a<br />
Samthane coating. Offers<br />
very high strength, low<br />
stretch and light weight.<br />
Colors<br />
Grey (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Very high strength<br />
to weight ratio with<br />
very low stretch<br />
■ Coated with<br />
Samthane coating<br />
to enhance it’s knotholding<br />
ability<br />
810 Product<br />
Code<br />
DURA HPS TWINE <br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Excellent for situations<br />
requiring a very small<br />
diameter but very high<br />
strength and low stretch<br />
Dyneema SK-60 fiber<br />
HOLLOW BRAID<br />
A single braid made from<br />
Dyneema fiber with bright<br />
yellow Samthane coating.<br />
Offers high strength to<br />
weight ratio, low stretch,<br />
and excellent abrasion<br />
resistance. Zing-It is stronger<br />
than steel, floats and will not<br />
absorb water.<br />
Colors<br />
Yellow (shown)<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Extremely strong<br />
■ Extremely light<br />
■ Extremely small<br />
■ Convenient package<br />
ZING-IT <br />
SAMTHANE COATED<br />
Applications<br />
– Throwing Line<br />
– Pilot Line<br />
811 Product<br />
Code<br />
Dyneema SK-60 fiber<br />
SIZE YIELD STRENGTH<br />
Dia. Yield Average Average<br />
mm Ft./Lb. Lbs. Kg<br />
1.75 867 ft. 560 lbs. 254 Kg<br />
2.2 625 ft. 670 lbs. 304 Kg<br />
2.5 440 ft. 800 lbs. 363 Kg<br />
3 289 ft. 1,200 lbs. 544 Kg<br />
3.5 222 ft. 1,600 lbs. 726 Kg<br />
4 148 ft. 2,400 lbs. 1,089 Kg<br />
5 111 ft. 3,400 lbs. 1,542 Kg<br />
6 74 ft. 5,300 lbs. 2,404 Kg<br />
7 56 ft. 7,100 lbs. 3,221 Kg<br />
8 40 ft. 9,200 lbs. 4,173 Kg<br />
AVERAGE<br />
SIZE WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia. Lbs./ Kg/<br />
mm 100 ft. 100 M Lbs. Kg<br />
1.75mm 0.12 lbs. 0.18 m 560 lbs. 254 Kg<br />
2.2mm 0.16 lbs. 0.24 m 670 lbs. 304 Kg<br />
(42) Dyneema cordage
SOLID BRAID<br />
America’s finest quality and<br />
best performing cotton*<br />
sash cord for over 125 years.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
High tenacity<br />
nylon core<br />
Coating provides<br />
resistance to<br />
chemicals, weather<br />
and heat<br />
Most recognized<br />
brand since 1874<br />
SPOT ® CORD<br />
001 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– Sash Cord<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Cotton* cord<br />
with nylon core<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
A quality cotton* sash cord,<br />
superior in strength,<br />
durability and reputation to<br />
virtually all other sash cords,<br />
except Samson Spot Cord.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Balanced, round<br />
construction<br />
■ Synthetic core for<br />
reinforcement<br />
■ Polished for<br />
resistance to rot,<br />
mildew & wear<br />
■ Strong brand<br />
recognition<br />
002 Product<br />
Code<br />
AETNA SASH CORD<br />
Applications<br />
– Sash Cord<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Cotton* cord with<br />
synthetic core<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 100' Hank 14.5 lbs. 105 lbs. 700 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 50' Hank 9.0 lbs. 124 lbs. 825 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 18.0 lbs. 124 lbs. 825 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 1,200' Spool 18.0 lbs. 124 lbs. 825 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 50' Hank 11.5 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 23.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,000' Display Coil 19.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 23.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 2,400' Spool 47.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
9 9/32” 100' Hank 29.0 lbs. 214 lbs. 1,425 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 34.0 lbs. 240 lbs. 1,600 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,200' Spool 34.0 lbs. 240 lbs. 1,600 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 49.0 lbs. 300 lbs. 2,000 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,200' Spool 49.0 lbs. 300 lbs. 2,000 lbs.<br />
14 7/16” 100' Hank 32.0 lbs. 465 lbs. 3,100 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 100' Hank 42.0 lbs. 540 lbs. 3,600 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
#6 - #12: 12 hanks; 1 spool or 1 coil per case<br />
#14 - #16: 6 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 100' Hank 14.5 lbs. 79 lbs. 525 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 50' Hank 9.4 lbs. 94 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 18.0 lbs. 94 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 1,200' Spool 18.7 lbs. 94 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 1,200' Display Coil 18.7 lbs. 94 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 50' Hank 11.4 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 23.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,000' Display Coil 19.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 23.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 35.0 lbs. 203 lbs. 1,350 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 50.0 lbs. 255 lbs. 1,700 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,200' Spool 50.0 lbs. 255 lbs. 1,700 lbs.<br />
14 7/16” 100' Hank 32.0 lbs. 360 lbs. 2,400 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 100' Hank 44.0 lbs. 465 lbs. 3,100 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
#6 - #12: 12 hanks; 1 spool or 1 coil per case<br />
#14 - #16: 6 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
* Cotton/Polyester blend<br />
A durable, all-purpose sash cord.<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 100' Hank 13.0 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 16.0 lbs. 75 lbs. 500 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 19.0 lbs. 86 lbs. 575 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 19.0 lbs. 86 lbs. 575 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 30.0 lbs. 113 lbs. 750 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,200' Spool 30.0 lbs. 113 lbs. 750 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 42.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,200' Spool 42.0 lbs. 150 lbs. 1,000 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
12 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Durable cover<br />
Synthetic core for<br />
reinforcement<br />
Polished for weather resistance<br />
Knots well<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
SACHEM SASH CORD<br />
003 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– Sash Cord<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Cotton* cord with<br />
synthetic core<br />
(This Page) All strengths depicted are average rope strengths developed without knotted or mechanical<br />
terminations. The strength reduction caused by knotted, mechanical or other methods of termination<br />
should be considered when selecting an appropriate size rope for a particular application.<br />
Cotton* blend cordage (43)
general<br />
cordage<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
TIGER SASH CORD<br />
A sash cord with the<br />
maximum cotton* available<br />
on the market today.<br />
Applications<br />
– Sash Cord<br />
– Gaskets<br />
– Packings<br />
004 Product<br />
Code<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
BEAVER <br />
Made in Sash Cord<br />
construction with<br />
reinforced fiber core.<br />
018 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– Clothes Line<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Smooth nonscoring<br />
surface<br />
Cotton* core<br />
and cover<br />
Cotton* cord<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Sash cord<br />
construction<br />
■ Reinforced core<br />
Cotton* cord with<br />
reinforced core<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 100' Hank 12.0 lbs. 28 lbs. 185 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,200' Spool 12.0 lbs. 28 lbs. 185 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 15.0 lbs. 29 lbs. 195 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 18.0 lbs. 30 lbs. 200 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 18.0 lbs. 30 lbs. 200 lbs.<br />
9 9/32” 100' Hank 24.0 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 30.0 lbs. 68 lbs. 450 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,200' Spool 30.0 lbs. 68 lbs. 450 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 48.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,200' Spool 48.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 100' Hank 34.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
20 5/8” 600' Spool 57.0 lbs. 165 lbs. 1,100 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
#6 - #12: 12 hanks; 1 spool or 1 coil per case<br />
#14 - #16: 6 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
#20: 1 Spool per case<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 50' Hank 6.0 lbs. 37 lbs. 250 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 12.0 lbs. 37 lbs. 250 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
12 hanks per case<br />
* Cotton/Polyester blend<br />
An inexpensive alternative to<br />
Samson’s other sash cords.<br />
STANDARD PACK:<br />
12 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Economic<br />
Synthetic reinforcing core<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 18.0 lbs. 53 lbs. 350 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 18.0 lbs. 53 lbs. 350 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 33.0 lbs. 75 lbs. 500 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 49.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
SILVERLAKE SASH<br />
Applications<br />
– Sash Cord<br />
– General Purpose<br />
476 Product<br />
Code<br />
Cotton* cord with<br />
synthetic core<br />
* Cotton/Polyester blend<br />
(44) Cotton* blend Polyester cordage / Cotton cordage
478 Product<br />
Code<br />
DIAMOND BRAID<br />
Made from a cotton/<br />
polyester blend in a<br />
diamond braid construction.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Low visibility<br />
black cover<br />
BLACK TIE CORD <br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose<br />
Stage Lines<br />
– Tie Down<br />
Cotton* cord<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
MULTI USE SMALL LINE<br />
Made from blended cotton<br />
and polyester yarns.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Reinforced core<br />
016 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– Blind Cord<br />
– Awning Cord<br />
– Mason Line<br />
– Layout Line & Gardening<br />
Cotton* cord with<br />
polyester core<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
3 3/32” 48' Hank 0.1 lbs. 10 lbs. 70 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 48' Hank 0.2 lbs. 15 lbs. 100 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 500' Spool 1.6 lbs. 15 lbs. 100 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 1,500' Spool 4.9 lbs. 15 lbs. 100 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 3,000' Spool 9.7 lbs. 15 lbs. 100 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 100' Hank 0.7 lbs. 20 lbs. 135 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,200' Spool 7.9 lbs. 20 lbs. 135 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 1.0 lbs. 25 lbs. 155 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,200' Spool 12.0 lbs. 25 lbs. 155 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 1.4 lbs. 35 lbs. 235 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,200' Spool 17.0 lbs. 35 lbs. 235 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 2.4 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,200' Spool 28.4 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 100' Hank 3.7 lbs. 95 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 500' Spool 18.5 lbs. 95 lbs. 625 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: #3 - #12: 12 hanks; 1 spool per case<br />
#16: 6 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
3.5 7/64” 48' Hank 2.5 lbs. 20 lbs. 134 lbs.<br />
3.5 7/64” 3,000' Spool 13.0 lbs. 20 lbs. 134 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 48' Hank 2.5 lbs. 33 lbs. 220 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 3,000' Spool 13.0 lbs. 33 lbs. 220 lbs.<br />
4.5 9/64” 48' Hank 3.3 lbs. 35 lbs. 230 lbs.<br />
4.5 9/64” 3,000' Spool 17.0 lbs. 35 lbs. 230 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 48' Hank 4.5 lbs. 40 lbs. 264 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 3,000' Spool 17.4 lbs. 40 lbs. 264 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,200' Spool 12.0 lbs. 44 lbs. 290 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 12 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
* Cotton/Polyester blend<br />
(Left & Right Pages) All strengths depicted are average rope strengths developed<br />
without knotted or mechanical terminations. The strength reduction caused by<br />
knotted, mechanical or other methods of termination should be considered when<br />
selecting an appropriate size rope for a particular application.<br />
Cotton* blend cordage (45)
general<br />
cordage<br />
477 Product<br />
Code<br />
DIAMOND BRAID<br />
A strong, diamond braided<br />
nylon cord for home, utility,<br />
marine, farm and industrial<br />
uses.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Weather resistant<br />
Won’t rot or mildew<br />
Strong<br />
Resists most<br />
chemicals<br />
NY-WITE <br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Nylon cord<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
NYLON<br />
The finest quality and best<br />
performing nylon solid braid<br />
rope for home, utility,<br />
marine, farm and industrial<br />
uses.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■ Remains firm<br />
and round<br />
■ Resistant to rot,<br />
mildew, mold &<br />
most chemicals<br />
■ Remains flexible<br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Nylon cord<br />
019 Product<br />
Code<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 600' Spool 2.4 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 500' Spool 3.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 475' Spool 3.5 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 200' Spool 3.4 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 500' Spool 8.4 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 175' Spool 4.0 lbs. 210 lbs. 1,400 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 500' Spool 11.3 lbs. 210 lbs. 1,400 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 125' Spool 3.6 lbs. 375 lbs. 2,500 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 500' Spool 14.4 lbs. 375 lbs. 2,500 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 80' Spool 4.0 lbs. 600 lbs. 4,000 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 500' Spool 25.2 lbs. 600 lbs. 4,000 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 1 spool per case<br />
General purpose cord with a<br />
braided nylon cover and twisted<br />
nylon core.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
Excellent knot retention<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 500' Spool 2.0 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 600' Spool 2.4 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 1,000' Spool 4.0 lbs. 60 lbs. 400 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 500' Spool 3.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 1,000' Spool 6.5 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 50' Hank 4.8 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 475' Spool 3.8 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 500' Spool 4.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,000' Spool 8.5 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 12.0 lbs. 135 lbs. 900 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 15.5 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 200' Spool 2.6 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 500' Spool 6.5 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,000' Spool 13.0 lbs. 188 lbs. 1,250 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 19.0 lbs. 210 lbs. 1,400 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 500' Spool 10.0 lbs. 210 lbs. 1,400 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,000' Spool 21.0 lbs. 210 lbs. 1,400 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 500' Spool 18.0 lbs. 375 lbs. 2,500 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 500' Spool 27.5 lbs. 600 lbs. 4,000 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 12 hanks; 1 spool or 1 coil per case<br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
580 Product<br />
Code<br />
NYLON STARTER CORD<br />
Applications<br />
– Lawnmower Pull Cord<br />
– Gas Motor Pull Cord<br />
– Curtain Pull Cord<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
3 3/32” 1,000' Spool 4.0 lbs. 84 lbs. 560 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 1,000' Spool 7.0 lbs. 101 lbs. 670 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 1,000' Spool 8.0 lbs. 147 lbs. 980 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,000' Spool 10.0 lbs. 165 lbs. 1,100 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 1,000' Spool 13.0 lbs. 218 lbs. 1,450 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 1 spool per case<br />
Nylon cord<br />
(46) Nylon cordage
SOLID BRAID<br />
The finest quality and best<br />
performing polypropylene<br />
solid braid rope for home,<br />
utility, marine, farm and<br />
industrial uses.<br />
021 Product<br />
Code<br />
SUPREME MFP<br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose <strong>Rope</strong><br />
SOLID BRAID<br />
POLYESTER<br />
The finest quality and<br />
most durable polyester<br />
solid braid rope for<br />
home, utility, marine,<br />
farm and industrial uses.<br />
020 Product<br />
Code<br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose Tie Down<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Remains soft and<br />
flexible<br />
Extremely light<br />
weight<br />
Floats<br />
Resists rot, mildew,<br />
mold & most<br />
chemicals<br />
Multifilament<br />
polypropylene<br />
cord<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Resists UV<br />
degredation<br />
Resists rot, mildew<br />
& most chemicals<br />
Remains flexible<br />
Excellent resistance<br />
abrasion<br />
Polyester cord<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 1,000' Spool 3.5 lbs. 45 lbs. 300 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 1,000' Spool 5.0 lbs. 68 lbs. 450 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,000' Spool 7.0 lbs. 90 lbs. 600 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 50' Hank 6.0 lbs. 98 lbs. 650 lbs.<br />
7 7/32” 100' Hank 12.0 lbs. 98 lbs. 650 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 50' Hank 8.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 15.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,000' Spool 13.0 lbs. 120 lbs. 800 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 100' Hank 23.0 lbs. 195 lbs. 1,300 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,000' Spool 19.5 lbs. 195 lbs. 1,300 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 100' Hank 36.0 lbs. 270 lbs. 1,800 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,000' Spool 30.0 lbs. 270 lbs. 1,800 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 12 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
SIZE PUT-UP WEIGHT STRENGTH<br />
Dia.<br />
Work<br />
# Inch Length Type Lbs. Load Lbs. Lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 500' Spool 2.5 lbs. 47 lbs. 310 lbs.<br />
4 1/8” 1,000' Spool 5.0 lbs. 47 lbs. 310 lbs.<br />
5 5/32” 1,000' Spool 7.0 lbs. 64 lbs. 425 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 500' Spool 5.5 lbs. 93 lbs. 620 lbs.<br />
6 3/16” 1,000' Spool 11.0 lbs. 93 lbs. 620 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 100' Hank 20.0 lbs. 158 lbs. 1,050 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 200' Spool 3.5 lbs. 158 lbs. 1,050 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 500' Spool 8.0 lbs. 158 lbs. 1,050 lbs.<br />
8 1/4” 1,000' Spool 16.0 lbs. 158 lbs. 1,050 lbs.<br />
10 5/16” 1,000' Spool 28.0 lbs. 240 lbs. 1,600 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 500' Spool 20.0 lbs. 326 lbs. 2,175 lbs.<br />
12 3/8” 1,000' Spool 40.0 lbs. 326 lbs. 2,175 lbs.<br />
16 1/2” 1,000' Spool 64.0 lbs. 548 lbs. 3,650 lbs.<br />
STANDARD PACK: 12 hanks or 1 spool per case<br />
Samson strength and quality in a multi purpose<br />
cord. Useful on the job site for tie downs and<br />
throwing lines.<br />
STRENGTH<br />
SIZE PUT-UPS WEIGHT MINIMUM<br />
Size (Dia.)<br />
Inch mm Length Type Lbs. Lbs.<br />
5/64” 2 mm 300’ Spool 0.7 lbs. 230 lbs.<br />
1/8” 3 mm 300’ Spool 1.7 lbs. 460 lbs.<br />
5/32” 4 mm 300’ Spool 2.3 lbs. 760 lbs.<br />
3/16” 5 mm 300’ Spool 3.7 lbs. 1,175 lbs.<br />
1/4” 6 mm 300’ Spool 6.1 lbs. 1,700 lbs.<br />
9/32” 7 mm 300’ Spool 7.9 lbs. 2,350 lbs.<br />
5/16” 8 mm 300’ Spool 10.3 lbs. 3,025 lbs.<br />
3/8” 9 mm 300’ Spool 13.2 lbs. 3,700 lbs.<br />
Characteristics<br />
■<br />
■<br />
■<br />
Excellent flexibility &<br />
knotting characteristics<br />
Smooth running through<br />
hardware and fittings and<br />
torque free<br />
Solution dyed black<br />
polyester cover that<br />
won’t bleed<br />
SPECIALTY BRAID<br />
ACCESSORY CORD <br />
Applications<br />
– General Purpose<br />
Tie-down<br />
– Throwing Line<br />
480 Product<br />
Code<br />
Polyester cover<br />
and nylon core<br />
(Left & Right Pages) All strengths depicted are average rope strengths developed<br />
without knotted or mechanical terminations. The strength reduction caused by<br />
knotted, mechanical or other methods of termination should be considered when<br />
selecting an appropriate size rope for a particular application.<br />
Miscellaneous cordage (47)
technical<br />
information<br />
CHARACTERISTICS<br />
samson fiber<br />
characteristics<br />
fiber characteristics (using nylon as basis of 1)<br />
FIBER TYPE NYLON POLYESTER POLYPROPYLENE DYNEEMA TECHNORA VECTRAN ZYLON (PBO)<br />
Bulk Strength 1 1.0 1.05 0.6 3.1 - 3.5 2.6 3.2 4<br />
Weight 1.0 1.21 0.8 0.85 1.22 1.23 1.35<br />
Elongation 2 1.0 0.6 0.55 0.24 0.22 0.2 0.15<br />
Coefficient .10 - .12 .12 - .15 .15 - .22 0.08 .12 - .15 .12 - .15 0.18<br />
of friction 3<br />
Melting/Decomp 460 F 480 F 330 F 297 F 900 F 625 F 1200 F<br />
Temperature<br />
Critical 350 F 350 F 250 F 150 F 450 F 300 F 480 F<br />
Temperature 4<br />
Specific Gravity 1.14 1.38 0.91 0.97 1.39 1.4 1.56<br />
Cold-Flow (Creep) 5 Neg Neg Neg Neg Neg Neg Neg<br />
to High<br />
to High<br />
Tenacity (g/den) 6 7.5 – 9 8 – 9 5 32 (SK-60) 28 23-26 42<br />
40 (SK-75)<br />
1<br />
Bulk strength:<br />
4<br />
Critical temperatures:<br />
Bulk Strength is defined as strength per circumference squared.<br />
2<br />
Elongation:<br />
Elongation refers to elongation of fiber at break.<br />
3<br />
Coefficient of friction:<br />
Coefficient of Friction describes a fibers reluctance to slip or slide.<br />
Fibers with a higher coefficient of friction have a greater<br />
resistance to slip or slide.<br />
rope construction<br />
Critical Temperature is defined as the point at which degradation<br />
is caused by temperature alone.<br />
5<br />
Cold flow (creep):<br />
Cold Flow (Creep) is defined as fiber deformation (elongation)<br />
due to molecular slippage under a constant static load. Fibers that<br />
have this inherent characteristic will display extremely low or<br />
negligible creep if minor fluctuations occur in the rate and/or<br />
frequency of load levels.<br />
6<br />
Tenacity:<br />
Tenacity is the measurement of the resistance of fiber to breaking<br />
and crushing.<br />
All sizes stated are nominal diameters and do not reflect exact dimensions. Weights depicted are average net rope weights relaxed and<br />
standard tolerances are ± 5% unless agreed to in writing.<br />
All Samson ropes are catagorized for testing purposes as Class 1 or Class 2 ropes. Class 1 ropes are manufactured from polyolefin, nylon and<br />
or polyester fiber. Class 2 ropes are manufactured from high modulous fiber (i.e., Dyneema, Zylon (PBO), Technora, Vectran).<br />
3-STRAND<br />
Pro-Set, PTS-3 pg.29<br />
Premium Polyester pg.24<br />
Pro-Master, SSR-100 pg.21<br />
SSR-1200 pg.22<br />
Ultra Blue, Ultraline pg.18<br />
8-STRAND<br />
Proton 8 pg.33<br />
Ultra Blue pg.19<br />
12-STRAND<br />
AmSteel pg.32<br />
AmSteel Blue pg.33<br />
Dura-Plex pg.22<br />
Quik-Splice Polytron pg.19<br />
PTS-12 pg.30<br />
Tech 12 pg.38<br />
Tenex pg.24,25<br />
Validator 12 pg.35<br />
DOUBLE BRAID<br />
AmSteel II pg.32<br />
Ultra Lite pg.34<br />
Progen II pg.39<br />
Nystron pg.28<br />
Ultra-Tech pg.38<br />
Vaildator II pg.35<br />
Validator SKB pg.34<br />
2-in-1 Super Strong pg.30<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid pg.26<br />
PARALLEL CORE & SPECIALTY BRAID<br />
Duravet pg.25<br />
Static pg.28<br />
(48) technical information
COATING & FINISHES<br />
samthane & pro-gard<br />
coatings and finishes<br />
technical<br />
information<br />
SAMTHANE <br />
Samthane coatings are a family of abrasion resistant coatings<br />
specifically formulated to match end-user requirements and<br />
specific rope constructions. The advantages and differences<br />
of these coatings are outlined below.<br />
samthane (type A)<br />
Spliceable coating used on polyester double braids. Samthane<br />
Type A greatly enhances abrasion resistance. It also makes<br />
splicing used rope much easier. Available in a variety of colors for<br />
easy identification, tracking time in service, keying colors to<br />
specific operations, etc. Splices new and used utilizing the same<br />
tools and techniques for splicing uncoated rope. Coating adds<br />
approximately 3% to 5% weight to the line.<br />
samthane (type F)<br />
Spliceable coating specially formulated for coating olefin/<br />
polyester blend ropes. Physical properties are the same as for<br />
Type A coating. Coating adds approximately 3% to 5% weight to<br />
the line.<br />
SAMTHANE COATING DESCRIPTIONS<br />
SAMETHANE TYPE<br />
PROPERTY A F C S<br />
Spliceability Yes Yes No Yes<br />
Shore Hardness NA NA 85 A NA<br />
Break Strength 2,500 psi 2,500 psi 5,400 psi 5,000 psi<br />
Elongation at Break 610% 610% 450% 250%<br />
Modulus at 300% 600 psi 600 psi 1,900 psi NA<br />
Type Waterborne Waterborne 2-part Waterborne<br />
Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane Polyurethane<br />
advantages<br />
– Improves service life<br />
– Reduces snagging<br />
– Enhances abrasion resistance<br />
– Prevents contamination<br />
– Reduces cutting<br />
– Color-coding for identification<br />
samthane (type C)<br />
Non-spliceable jacketing type coating usually applied to specific<br />
sections of a line that will be subjected to extreme abrasion. The<br />
coating is very tough, with excellent resistance to cutting and<br />
chaffing. Usually applied to a thickness of 1/8” or more, which<br />
has a stiffening effect on the rope. This coating is applied to prespliced<br />
ropes and may also be used for thimble encapsulation.<br />
samthane (type S)<br />
Spliceable coating used on HMPE, olefin and polyester fiber<br />
ropes. This coating adds firmness and greatly improves wear life.<br />
The coating will add approximately 3% - 5% weight to the rope.<br />
PRO-GARD FINISH<br />
pro-gard finish<br />
NYLON<br />
Pro-Gard for Nylon – Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies has integrated<br />
the use of Pro-Gard marine finish for specific braided nylon<br />
products to ensure maximum working strength and wear life.<br />
As a result of using the best, you can start with a maximum wet<br />
working strength (a standard nylon can lose 15% or more of its<br />
dry strength after being wet).<br />
POLYESTER<br />
Pro-Gard for Polyester – By developing a unique fiber finish and<br />
application process, Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies can offer braided<br />
polyester products that will outwear standard polyester ropes by at<br />
least 5 times in wet use. Pro-Gard will not migrate; it stays with the<br />
rope to give the service life and reliability needed for wet applications.<br />
(49)
technical<br />
information<br />
DEFINITION<br />
elastic<br />
elongation<br />
ELONGATION DATA<br />
In order to establish definitions<br />
involving stretch in ropes, it is necessary<br />
to review the terms utilized to define<br />
the basic components of stretch. See<br />
definitions below and the illustration<br />
to the right.<br />
Unloaded rope length<br />
30-ft.<br />
P.E Nonrecoverable<br />
extension<br />
Loaded rope length<br />
40-ft.<br />
Length of rope measured just after load is released<br />
35-ft.<br />
Total Stretch<br />
10-ft.<br />
Hysteresis Extension<br />
recoverable over time<br />
E.E. Immediately recoverable<br />
extension<br />
elastic elongation (E.E.)<br />
Refers to the portion of stretch or<br />
extension of a rope that is immediately<br />
recoverable after the load on the rope is<br />
released. This recoverable tendency is a<br />
primary result of the fiber (or fibers) used<br />
as opposed to the rope construction. Each<br />
type of synthetic fiber inherently displays a<br />
unique degree of elasticity. Relatively<br />
speaking, HMPE fiber has an extremely low<br />
elasticity compared to nylon fiber.<br />
Length of rope measured seveal hours later<br />
33-ft.<br />
New permanent length of rope after 1 day<br />
32-ft.<br />
Total recoverable elongation<br />
2-ft. 3-ft. 5-ft.<br />
hysteresis<br />
Refers to a recoverable portion of stretch<br />
or extension over a period of time after a<br />
load is released. In measuring elastic<br />
recovery it is the recovery that occurs<br />
immediately when a load is removed. But<br />
thereafter, a remaining small percentage<br />
of elastic recovery will occur slowly and<br />
gradually over a period of hours or days.<br />
This retardation in recovery is measured in<br />
a length/time scale and is known as<br />
hysteresis or recovery over time.<br />
permanent extension (P.E.)<br />
after relaxed<br />
Refers to that portion of extension which,<br />
due to construction deformation (compacting<br />
of braid and helical changes) and some<br />
plastic deformation of the yarn fibers,<br />
prevents the rope returning to the original<br />
length.<br />
permanent extension (P.E.)<br />
while working<br />
Is the amount of extension which exists<br />
when stress is removed but no time is<br />
given for hysteresis recovery. It includes<br />
the non-recoverable and hysteresis<br />
extension as one value and represents any<br />
increase in the length of a rope in a<br />
constant working situation such as during<br />
repeated surges in towing or other similar<br />
cyclical operations. The percentage of P.E.<br />
over the working load range is generally<br />
in order of four or six percent for braided<br />
ropes and two to three times as much for<br />
plaited. However, it will vary slightly with<br />
different fibers and rope constructions. In<br />
some applications, such as subsurface<br />
mooring or devices that demand precise<br />
depth location and measurement,<br />
allowances must be made for this factor.<br />
cold flow (creep)<br />
Refers to fiber deformation (elongation)<br />
due to molecular slippage under a<br />
constant static loading situation. Fibers<br />
that have this inherent characteristic will<br />
display extremely lower or negligible creep<br />
if minor fluctuations occur in the rate and/<br />
or frequency of load levels.<br />
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STANDARDS<br />
standards for<br />
strength & usage<br />
rope usage<br />
new rope tensile strengths<br />
New rope tensile strengths are based on<br />
tests of new and unused spliced rope of<br />
standard construction in accordance with<br />
Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies Test Methods,<br />
which conform to Cordage Institute, ASTM,<br />
and OCIMF testing procedures. All stated<br />
minimum tensile strengths are based on a<br />
98% confidence factor. It can be expected<br />
that strengths will decrease as soon as a<br />
rope is put into use. Because of the wide<br />
range of rope use, changes in rope<br />
conditions, exposure to the many factors<br />
affecting rope behavior, and the possibility<br />
of risk to life and property, it is impossible<br />
to cover all aspects of rope applications or<br />
to make blanket recommendations as to<br />
working loads.<br />
working loads<br />
Working loads are for rope in good<br />
condition with appropriate splices, in<br />
noncritical applications and under normal<br />
service conditions. Working loads are based<br />
on a percentage of the approximate<br />
breaking strength of new and unused rope<br />
of current manufacture. For the threestrand,<br />
eight-strand, twelve-strand and<br />
double braid rope products depicted in this<br />
catalog, when used under normal conditions,<br />
the working load percentage is 20%<br />
of published strengths. However, it is<br />
important to note that many industries are<br />
subject to state and federal regulation on<br />
Work Load Limits that supersede the<br />
manufacturer’s recommendation. It is<br />
incumbent upon rope users to be aware of<br />
and adhere to those laws and regulations.<br />
Normal working loads do not cover dynamic<br />
conditions such as shock loads or sustained<br />
loads, nor do they cover where life, limb or<br />
valuable property are involved. In these<br />
cases a lower working load must be used.<br />
A higher working load may be selected only<br />
with expert knowledge of conditions and<br />
professional estimates of risk, if the rope<br />
has been inspected and found to be in good<br />
condition, and if the rope has not been<br />
subject to dynamic loading (such as sudden<br />
drops, snubs or pickups), excessive use,<br />
elevated temperatures, or extended periods<br />
under load.<br />
normal working loads<br />
Normal working loads are not applicable<br />
when rope has been subject to dynamic<br />
loading. Whenever a load is picked up,<br />
stopped, moved or swung there is an<br />
increased force due to dynamic loading. The<br />
more rapidly or suddenly such actions occur,<br />
the greater the increase will be. In extreme<br />
cases, the force put on the rope may be<br />
two, three, or even more times the normal<br />
load involved. Examples could be ropes used<br />
as a tow line, picking up a load on a slack<br />
normal working loads (cont.)<br />
line, or using rope to stop a falling object.<br />
Dynamic effects are greater on a low<br />
elongation rope such as polyester than on a<br />
high elongation rope such as nylon, and<br />
greater on a short rope than on a long one.<br />
Therefore, in all such applications normal<br />
working loads as given do not apply.<br />
dynamic loading<br />
For dynamic loading applications involving<br />
severe exposure conditions, or for recommendations<br />
on special applications, consult<br />
the manufacturer.<br />
danger to personnel<br />
Persons should be warned against the<br />
serious danger of standing in line with a<br />
rope under tension. Should the rope part, it<br />
may recoil with considerable force. In all<br />
cases where any such risks are present, or<br />
where there is any question about the load<br />
involved or the condition of use, the<br />
working load should be substantially<br />
reduced and the rope properly inspected<br />
before every use.<br />
winching lines<br />
Braided rope can develop a twist when<br />
constantly used on a winch. This makes<br />
handling more difficult and the rope should<br />
be relaxed and rotated in the opposite<br />
direction to remove a twist. To avoid this<br />
condition the direction of turns over the<br />
winch should be alternated regularly.<br />
For more information on winch line usage<br />
see p.52-54.<br />
splicing & knots<br />
Splices should be used instead of knots<br />
whenever possible because knots can<br />
decrease rope strength up to fifty percent.<br />
When splices are used, always use the<br />
manufacturer’s recommended splicing<br />
procedures. When knots are used, be sure<br />
to take into consideration the knot’s<br />
corresponding reduction to the rope<br />
strength and adjust your working load<br />
accordingly.<br />
rope inspection<br />
Avoid using rope that shows signs of aging<br />
and wear. If in doubt, destroy the used rope.<br />
No type of visual inspection can be<br />
guaranteed to accurately and precisely<br />
determine the actual residual strength.<br />
When the fibers show wear in any given<br />
area, the rope should be re-spliced,<br />
downgraded, or replaced. Check the line<br />
regularly for frayed strands and broken<br />
yarns. Pulled strands should be re-threaded<br />
into the rope if possible. A pulled strand<br />
can snag on a foreign object during rope<br />
operation.<br />
rope inspection cont.<br />
Both outer and inner rope fibers may<br />
contribute to the strength of the rope.<br />
When either is worn, the rope is naturally<br />
weakened. Open the strands of the rope<br />
and look for powdered fiber, which is one<br />
sign of internal wear. A heavily used rope<br />
will often become compacted or hard which<br />
indicates reduced strength. The rope should<br />
be discarded if this condition exists.<br />
avoid all abrasive conditions<br />
All rope will be severely damaged if<br />
subjected to rough surfaces or sharp edges.<br />
Chocks, bitts, winches, drums and other<br />
surfaces must be kept in good condition and<br />
free of burrs and rust. Pulleys must be free<br />
to rotate and should be of proper size to<br />
avoid excessive wear.<br />
avoid chemical exposure<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> is subject to damage by chemicals.<br />
Consult the manufacturer for specific<br />
chemical exposure, such as solvents, acids,<br />
and alkalis. Consult the manufacturer for<br />
recommendations when a rope will be used<br />
where chemical exposure (either fumes or<br />
actual contact) can occur.<br />
avoid overheating<br />
Heat can seriously affect the strength of<br />
synthetic ropes. The temperatures at which<br />
50% strength loss can occur are: Polypropylene<br />
250° F, Nylon 350° F, Polyester 350° F.<br />
When using rope where the temperature<br />
exceeds these levels (or if it is too hot to<br />
hold), consult the manufacturer for<br />
recommendations as to the size and type of<br />
rope for the proposed continuous heat<br />
exposure conditions. When using ropes on a<br />
capstan or winch, care should be exercised<br />
to avoid surging while the capstan or winch<br />
head is rotating. The friction from the<br />
slippage causes localized overheating which<br />
can melt or fuse synthetic fibers, resulting in<br />
severe loss of tensile strength.<br />
storage<br />
All rope should be stored clean, dry, out of<br />
direct sunlight, and away from extreme<br />
heat. It should be kept off the floor on racks<br />
to provide ventilation underneath. Never<br />
store on a concrete or dirt floor, and under<br />
no circumstances should cordage and acid<br />
or alkalis be kept in the same vicinity. Some<br />
synthetic rope (in particular polypropylene<br />
and polyethylene) may be severely weakened<br />
by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet<br />
(UV) rays unless specifically stabilized and/or<br />
pigmented to increase UV resistance. UV<br />
degradation is indicated by discoloration<br />
and the presence of splinters and slivers on<br />
the surface of the rope.<br />
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winch lines<br />
WINCH LINES<br />
usage guidlines for<br />
winch lines & winching operations<br />
rope strength<br />
Note carefully the quoted breaking<br />
strengths of the various Samson products.<br />
These are approximate average breaking<br />
strength. Advertised breaking strengths<br />
are determined by standard cordage<br />
testing and do not cover conditions such<br />
as sustained loads or shock loading. These<br />
strengths are attained under laboratory<br />
conditions. Remember also, that this is a<br />
breaking strength — not a recommended<br />
working load capacity. (See next paragraph<br />
for working load factors).<br />
assigned working load factors<br />
Assigned working load factors will vary in<br />
accordance with varying safety practices<br />
and policies of different utilities and<br />
industrial users. However, our recommendation,<br />
and one that is fairly well accepted<br />
in the industry, is a minimum 5:1 working<br />
load factor*. Thus, your maximum work<br />
load should be approximately 20% of the<br />
quoted breaking strength. This factor will<br />
provide greater safety and extended<br />
service life of the winch line. A low<br />
working load factor is not only dangerous<br />
but poor economy as it overworks the<br />
fibers and shortens the life of the line.<br />
*IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to note<br />
that many industries are subject to state<br />
and federal regulation on Work Load<br />
Limits that supersede the manufacturer’s<br />
recommendation. It is incumbent upon<br />
rope users to be aware of and adhere to<br />
those laws and regulations.<br />
dielectric properties<br />
Based on rope industry practices, dielectric<br />
property testing is conducted on clean,<br />
new rope samples and holds true only<br />
under such ideal conditions. Dirt, grease,<br />
other foreign matter and moisture<br />
(humidity) will alter the non-conductivity/<br />
conductivity of any synthetic rope or<br />
material. No rope manufacturer can attest<br />
to a rope’s dielectric properties under<br />
actual operating conditions.<br />
sharp cutting edge<br />
Samson Winch Lines should not be exposed<br />
to sharp edges and surfaces such as metal<br />
burrs on winch drums, sheaves, shackles,<br />
thimbles, wire slings, etc. Samson winch<br />
lines are made from synthetic fibers and,<br />
as such, can be cut or damaged by sharp<br />
edges. When installing winch lines on old<br />
truck units, great care must be exercised<br />
to assure that the rope is not coming in<br />
contact with hardware that has been<br />
scored and chewed by previously used<br />
wire lines. Sheaves, shackles, thimbles,<br />
etc. should, in most cases, be replaced.<br />
Other metal surfaces should be carefully<br />
examined and dressed if necessary.<br />
attaching line to winch drum<br />
There are various methods of attaching a<br />
winch line to a winch drum: The use of a<br />
wedge or plug and set screw in the main<br />
body of the drum, or “U” bolt through the<br />
side of the flange. Another method<br />
involves welding a round plug to the<br />
winch drum. The soft eye at the bitter end<br />
of the winch line is placed over the plug<br />
and held in place with a flat keeper. Be<br />
sure the attachment method does not have<br />
a sharp edge that will cut the line under<br />
load. If possible, it is advisable to have an<br />
eye splice in both ends of the winch line so<br />
that it can be reversed in the event of<br />
damage to one end.<br />
This is not always possible, depending<br />
upon the method of attachment to the<br />
winch drum and whether or not a closed<br />
thimble is spliced into the eye. If an eye is<br />
not used at the drum end, then<br />
this end should be tightly<br />
whipped with a strong twine.<br />
Important: The end connection<br />
is not designed to carry any<br />
load, so at least four wraps<br />
should always be kept on the<br />
drum. If the winch line is<br />
AmSteel or AmSteel-Blue,<br />
then the number of wraps<br />
on the drum should be<br />
increased to eight.<br />
effect of rope diameter on<br />
drum capacity<br />
<strong>Rope</strong><br />
Feet<br />
Diameter on Drum<br />
1-1/8" 100'<br />
1" 125'<br />
7/8" 165'<br />
3/4" 225'<br />
5/8" 325'<br />
1/2" 510'<br />
rope capacity of a winch drum<br />
The formula for determining the length of<br />
rope that will fit on a winch drum is:<br />
Length to be = A(B 2 -C 2 )<br />
stored (feet) 15.3 (rope dia.) 2<br />
A, B, C and rope diameter are expressed<br />
in inches; length (L) is expressed in feet.<br />
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WINCH LINES<br />
usage guidelines for<br />
winch lines & winching operations cont.<br />
winch lines<br />
winding rope on winch drum<br />
boom sheave recommendations<br />
The first layer (wrap) around the winch<br />
drum should be put on closely and tightly.<br />
Initial winding tension (load) should be<br />
approximately fifty pounds. This will<br />
prevent subsequent wraps from slipping<br />
down between turns when tension is<br />
applied. Samson Winch Lines will tend to<br />
self-level. Important: Samson recommends<br />
at least four wraps* always be left on<br />
winch drum.<br />
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to their low<br />
coefficient of friction and high strength,<br />
AmSteel and AmSteel-Blue lines must be<br />
worked with at least eight wraps on the<br />
drum.<br />
To assure maximum<br />
efficiency and safety, the<br />
boom sheave diameter<br />
should be no less than<br />
eight times the rope<br />
diameter. The sheave<br />
groove diameter should be<br />
no less than 10% greater<br />
than the rope diameter,<br />
and the groove should be<br />
round in shape, not “V”<br />
shaped.<br />
Sheave Diameters Should Be:<br />
Twisted / Plaited…<br />
10 times rope diameter<br />
Braided…<br />
8 times rope diameter<br />
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SHEAVE<br />
DIAMETER<br />
ROPE<br />
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GROOVE<br />
DIAMETER<br />
ROPE<br />
DIAMETER<br />
No Less Than<br />
10% Greater<br />
Than The<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Diameter<br />
end for ending<br />
*4 wraps<br />
on drum<br />
It is recommended that every winch line be<br />
rotated end-for-end on a periodic basis.<br />
This will vary high stress and wear points<br />
and extend useful life. Recommended endfor-ending<br />
period is six months, at which<br />
time visual inspection and washing can be<br />
programmed.<br />
abrasion protection of line<br />
2-in-1 Stable Braid, AmSteel II, Validator<br />
SKB and Progen II with their outer jacket<br />
of polyester, have a relatively high degree<br />
of resistance to abrasion and fusing.<br />
However, all synthetics are subject to<br />
fusing if subjected to enough friction and<br />
heat; therefore, such practices as surging<br />
on a Gypsy-Head winch, hard rendering<br />
around poles or over cross-arms, etc.<br />
should be avoided whenever possible.<br />
use of slings with winch lines<br />
The winch line itself should not be used as<br />
a choker to pick up a pole or other objects.<br />
The hook attached on the end of the<br />
winch line can cut deeply into the rope<br />
itself. We recommend a separate line, sling<br />
or strap be used as the choker and not the<br />
winch line itself.<br />
eye splices<br />
Eye splices at the end of winch lines<br />
(if not put in at the factory) should be<br />
done in strict accordance with the steps<br />
and procedures outlined in Samson<br />
splicing instructions. These splicing<br />
methods can be easily learned and<br />
executed by line crews and shop personnel.<br />
Assistance in splicing instruction is<br />
available through the Samson Technical<br />
Representative in your area. Splicing<br />
Training Kits, manuals and tools can be<br />
ordered through your local Samson<br />
Distributor or direct from the factory.<br />
Instructions available online at<br />
www.samsonrope.com.<br />
The standard eye splice cannot be pulled<br />
out under tension; however, it can be<br />
pulled out by hand when the winch line<br />
is in a relaxed state. To prevent such<br />
tampering, it is recommended that lock<br />
stitching or a tight seizing be applied to<br />
the base or throat of the splice.<br />
lock stitching eye splices<br />
Lock stitching may prove advantageous on<br />
some splices to prevent no-load opening<br />
due to mishandling.<br />
Material required: One fid length of nylon<br />
whipping twine approximately the same<br />
size diameter as the strands in the rope<br />
you are lock stitching. The strands cut from<br />
the rope you are lock stitching may also be<br />
used, but whipping twine is preferable.<br />
You may download these instructions from<br />
our website www.samsonrope.com or<br />
receive them by mail.<br />
LOCK STITCH STEPS<br />
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winch lines<br />
WINCH LINES<br />
usage guidelines for<br />
winch lines & winching operations cont.<br />
knots shock loading (cont.) visual inspection<br />
Splicing is, by far, the strongest and most<br />
efficient means of attachment. Knots<br />
should never be tied in a winch line if it<br />
can in any way be avoided as knots can<br />
reduce the strength of any rope (or wire)<br />
by as much as 50%. Also, avoid sharp<br />
bends in the line where possible as this<br />
will also greatly reduce strength.<br />
strength degradations from UV<br />
Prolonged exposure of synthetic ropes to<br />
ultraviolet radiation of sunlight causes<br />
varying degrees of strength degradation.<br />
Polyester fibers are the least affected by<br />
ultraviolet exposure, and resulting<br />
strength degradation of exposed fibers is<br />
negligible.<br />
Nylon is more susceptible to strength loss<br />
due to ultraviolet rays; but with both fibers<br />
the degree of susceptibility to ultraviolet<br />
damage is dependent upon the type of<br />
fiber and the various ultraviolet inhibitors<br />
with which the fiber manufacturer treats<br />
them.<br />
Polyolefin and PBO fibers are severely<br />
affected by ultraviolet exposure, especially<br />
in their natural, undyed and/or uncovered<br />
state.<br />
harmful chemicals<br />
Certain chemicals will break down<br />
synthetic fibers. To be avoided are sulfuric<br />
acids, alkalis, or chlorinate hydrocarbons<br />
over 160° F; strong cleaning agents or<br />
bleaches may be harmful. If you are unsure<br />
about the effect of a specific chemical,<br />
contact the Customer Service Department<br />
for more information.<br />
A typical shock load on a winch line<br />
occurs when an object is lifted vertically<br />
with a sudden jerk, or when this load is<br />
suddenly dropped. A 5,000 pound load,<br />
under these conditions, may then<br />
“weigh” 30,000 pounds and break a<br />
winch line rated in this strength range.<br />
A 4-inch sudden drop, as off a platform,<br />
can actually double the load. Similarly, an<br />
over wrap “falling off” the winch drum<br />
can result in a 50% shock load.<br />
Assume that you have seven identical<br />
ropes, each with a 30,000 pound breaking<br />
strength and you work these ropes daily<br />
each rope lifting a different load, as<br />
below in a winch line application:<br />
Breaking Working Working Number of Lifts<br />
Strength Load Load Factor Before Failure*<br />
1. 30,000 Lbs. 5,000 Lbs. 6:1 1,000<br />
2. 30,000 Lbs. 6,000 Lbs. 5:1 750<br />
3. 30,000 Lbs 7,500 Lbs. 4:1 500<br />
4. 30,000 Lbs. 10,000 Lbs. 3:1 300<br />
5. 30,000 Lbs. 15,500 Lbs. 2:1 100<br />
6. 30,000 Lbs. 20,000 Lbs. 1.5:1 25<br />
7. 30,000 Lbs. 28,000 Lbs. 1.1:1 5<br />
This illustration clearly shows that the<br />
higher the working load factor the<br />
greater the service life, and, of course,<br />
the lower the replacement factor. Thus,<br />
a working load factor also relates directly<br />
as an economy factor.<br />
You may turn this around and look at it<br />
another way: If you are always lifting the<br />
same weight; then, the stronger the rope<br />
and the higher the working load factor,<br />
the longer the rope will last.<br />
fatigue<br />
The load bearing capacity of 2-in-1 Stable<br />
Braid is divided equally between the inner<br />
core and the outer cover. Thus, despite<br />
damage to the outer cover strands, there is<br />
an intact inner core capable of supporting<br />
approximately 50% of the applied load, an<br />
important reserve safety factor. AmSteel II,<br />
Validator SKB and Progen II have 100% of<br />
their load bearing capacity accomplished<br />
by the core alone. In the case of AmSteel<br />
and AmSteel-Blue, since they are 12-strand<br />
single braids, each of the 12 strands carries<br />
approximately 8% of the load. For<br />
additional information on <strong>Rope</strong> Inspection<br />
and Retirement please see technical section<br />
of the same name in this catalog.<br />
*Relative values only<br />
surface abrasion<br />
When the rope is first put into service the<br />
outer filaments of the rope will quickly<br />
fuzz up. This is the result of these<br />
filaments breaking and this “roughened”<br />
surface actually forms a protective<br />
cushion and shield for the fibers underneath.<br />
This condition should stabilize, not<br />
progress. If the surface roughness<br />
increases, excessive abrasion is taking<br />
place and strength is being lost.<br />
shock loading<br />
Shock loading of any line, synthetic, manila<br />
or wire, produces a drastically different set<br />
of physical properties and results as<br />
compared with normal loading. Shock<br />
loading, most simply described, is a jerking<br />
or snatching of a line or a very sudden<br />
change in tension as from a relaxed state<br />
or low load to one of high load. This<br />
results in accelerated wear of the rope.<br />
Synthetic fibers have a memory. They<br />
function similar to metal (wire) in that<br />
they remember and retain the effects of<br />
being overloaded and shock loaded. This<br />
is an important reason to stress winch line<br />
procedures which reduce danger of shock<br />
loading in order to prolong the life of the<br />
line and reduce premature down grading.<br />
If there is reason to believe that a line<br />
has been shock loaded above its<br />
recommended working load, it should be<br />
logged. If a number of these instances<br />
occur, the line should be rotated and<br />
inspected.<br />
training<br />
A Preventive Maintenance and Safety<br />
Program in the use of winch lines is<br />
strongly recommended.<br />
Used and cared for properly, Samson<br />
Winch Lines will render years of efficient,<br />
economical and trouble-free service.<br />
Samson <strong>Rope</strong> Technologies guarantees all<br />
its products against manufacturing defects<br />
but cannot be held responsible for failure<br />
or accident due to improper use or failure<br />
to observe prescribed procedures for<br />
usage, as set forth above.<br />
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ROPE USAGE<br />
rope usage<br />
knots & slings<br />
rope usage<br />
usage guidelines for slings<br />
Slings are specialized rope configurations designed to assist lifting<br />
operations. While the type and configuration of slings varies<br />
widely, some basic loading information applies to all types.<br />
When using a sling in a vertical lift situation, there is no strength<br />
reduction in the rating of the sling. However, as soon as a lift angle<br />
is introduced, there is a significant impact to the sling’s strength<br />
rating and that impact increases with the size of the angle. When<br />
using slings always consider the lift angle and use the following<br />
chart to obtain the corresponding strength rating reduction for<br />
your lifting operation.<br />
Sling Angle (from Vertical) 0° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75°<br />
Load Angle Factor 1.00 .966 .866 .707 .500 .259<br />
Whoopie Sling<br />
knots<br />
It is widely known that knots can significantly reduce rope strength<br />
with a corresponding reduction in the work load limited recommended<br />
by a manufacturer.<br />
Listed below are some commonly used knots and their approximate<br />
impact on rope strength.<br />
Grommet<br />
BOWLINE<br />
The bowline will not slip or jam and is easily<br />
untied. The bowline reduces rope strength by<br />
approximately 40%.<br />
COW HITCH<br />
The cow hitch provides a suitable method of joining two ropes of<br />
similar diameter without the use of thimbles or other hardware.<br />
The cow hitch will maintain approximately 85% of rope strength.<br />
SHEET BEND<br />
The sheet bend is used instead of a square<br />
knot to tie two lines of a different diameter<br />
together. Be sure to slide the smaller line<br />
down onto the loop. The sheet bend reduces<br />
rope strength by approximately 50%.<br />
CLOVE HITCH<br />
WITH HALF HITCH<br />
The clove hitch is easy to tie and untie. The clove<br />
hitch reduces ropes strength by approximately 40%.<br />
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ope usage<br />
ROPE HANDLING<br />
rope handling<br />
general<br />
removing rope from reel or coil<br />
Synthetic-fiber ropes are normally shipped on reels for maximum<br />
protection while in transit. The rope should be removed from the<br />
reel by pulling it off the top while the reel is free to rotate. This<br />
can be accomplished by passing a pipe through the center of the<br />
reel and jacking it up until the reel is free from the deck. <strong>Rope</strong><br />
should never be taken from a reel lying on its side. If the rope is<br />
supplied on a coil, it should always be uncoiled from the inside so<br />
that the first turn comes off the bottom in a counter-clockwise<br />
direction.<br />
avoid kinking & hockling cont.<br />
Braided and plaited ropes cannot be hockled; their inter-locking<br />
strand construction prevents the unlaying. Strands run in both<br />
directions creating a torque-free balance thus eliminating any<br />
inherent tendency toward twist or rotation. Swivels can be used<br />
safely but are seldom necessary. One word of caution here: when<br />
marrying a braided line to a twisted line (and also to wire rope) the<br />
twisted line can impart its twist to the braided line if the ropes are<br />
married without a swivel in between.<br />
A braided or plaited rope, being torque-free, can have twist induced<br />
by constant working on winches and capstans. If a twist develops, it<br />
can easily be removed by “counter-rotating” when the rope is<br />
relaxed.<br />
hockled rope<br />
coiling and flaking<br />
avoid kinking & hockling<br />
The continuous use of a line on one side of a winch or windlass is a<br />
common abuse which can render a line useless in a comparatively<br />
short time. Repeated hauling of a line over a winch in a counterclockwise<br />
direction will extend the lay of the rope and simultaneously<br />
shorten the twist of each strand. As this action continues,<br />
kinks (or hockles) will develop. Once these hockles appear, they<br />
cannot be removed and the rope is permanently damaged at the<br />
point of hockling.<br />
If, on the other hand, the line is continuously hauled over a winch<br />
in a clockwise direction, the rope lay is shortened and the rope<br />
becomes stiff and will kink readily.<br />
To avoid detrimental conditions, the direction of turns over the<br />
winch should be alternated regularly. Clockwise turns are recommended<br />
for the initial use of a new line. If this practice is observed,<br />
the original rope balance will be maintained and the lines will have<br />
a much longer useful life.<br />
This condition also arises in the deep-sea mooring of free-rotating<br />
buoys where a three-strand rope will rotate until it spins and twists<br />
itself into hockles and eventually destroys itself. The use of swivels<br />
with three-strand ocean-towing hawsers, or transmission stringing<br />
lines, may also cause damaging hockles. The sudden release of a<br />
heavy strain may also cause hockles or hard kinks.<br />
Excessive turns can cause kinking in any rope but hockles can occur<br />
only in the basic “twisted” ropes (three-strand, four-strand and<br />
cable-laid).<br />
Three-strand ropes should be coiled in a clockwise direction (or in<br />
the direction of the lay of the rope) and uncoiled in a counterclockwise<br />
direction to avoid kinks. An alternate and perhaps better<br />
method is to flake out the line figure-eight fashion.<br />
This avoids putting twist in the line<br />
in either direction and lessens the<br />
risk of kinking.<br />
Great care must be taken in the<br />
stowage and proper coiling of<br />
three-strand ropes to prevent the<br />
natural built-in twist of the line<br />
from developing kinks and<br />
damaging hockles.<br />
Braided ropes on the other hand<br />
have no built-in twist and are<br />
far more resistant to kinking. Even<br />
if kinks do develop they cannot<br />
develop further into hockles.<br />
The best method for making up<br />
braided rope for deck stowage is<br />
in figure-eight fashion either faked<br />
flat on the deck or figure-eight<br />
vertically around bulkhead cleats.<br />
It should not be hand coiled in<br />
either direction as this merely puts<br />
turn into the line which may<br />
develop into kinks when payingout.<br />
Remember that there is no turn<br />
or twist in the line to begin with so<br />
do not produce it by coiling.<br />
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The use of rope for any purpose subjects<br />
it to friction, bending and tension.<br />
All rope hardware, sheaves, rollers,<br />
capstans, cleats, as well as knots are, in<br />
varying degrees, damaging to the rope.<br />
It is important to understand that rope<br />
is a moving, working, strength member<br />
and even under the most ideal conditions<br />
will lose strength during use in<br />
any application. Maximizing the safety<br />
of rope performance is directly related<br />
to how strength loss is managed and<br />
making sure ropes are retired from<br />
service before they can create a<br />
dangerous situation. <strong>Rope</strong>s are serious<br />
working tools and used properly will<br />
give consistent and reliable service.<br />
The cost of replacing a rope is extremely<br />
small when compared to the physical<br />
damage or personnel injury a worn out<br />
rope can cause.<br />
ROPE LIFE FACTORS<br />
There are basically three steps to<br />
consider in providing the longest<br />
possible service life for ropes, the safest<br />
conditions and long range economy:<br />
Selection, Usage, and Retirement.<br />
1 STEP ONE<br />
SELECT THE RIGHT ROPE FOR<br />
THE JOB IN THE FIRST PLACE.<br />
selection<br />
Selecting a rope involves evaluating a<br />
combination of factors. Some of these<br />
factors are straight forward like<br />
comparing rope specifications. Others<br />
are less qualitative like a preference for<br />
a specific color or how a rope feels in<br />
your hand. Cutting corners, reducing<br />
application factors, sizes or strengths on<br />
an initial purchase creates unnecessary<br />
replacements, potentially dangerous<br />
conditions and increases long term<br />
costs. Fiber and construction being<br />
equal, a larger rope will outlast a<br />
smaller rope – because of the greater<br />
surface wear distribution. By the same<br />
token, a stronger rope will outlast a<br />
weaker one – because it will be used at<br />
a lower percentage of its break strength<br />
with less chance of over stressing.<br />
strength<br />
RETIREMENT<br />
rope retirement<br />
& inspections<br />
When given a choice between ropes, select<br />
the strongest of any given size. A load of<br />
200 pounds represents 2% of the strength<br />
of a rope with a breaking strength of<br />
10,000 pounds. The same load represents<br />
4% of the strength of a rope that has a<br />
breaking strength of 5,000 pounds. The<br />
weaker rope is having to work harder and<br />
as a result will have to be retired sooner.<br />
Braided ropes are stronger than twisted<br />
ropes that are the same size and fiber type<br />
and therefore are the most popular<br />
climbing lines.<br />
elongation<br />
It is well accepted that ropes with lower<br />
elongation under load will give you better<br />
load control, a big help at complicated job<br />
sites. However, ropes with lower elongation<br />
that are shock loaded, like a lowering<br />
line, can fail without warning even though<br />
it appears to be in good shape. Low<br />
elongating ropes should be selected with<br />
the highest possible strength. Both twisted<br />
ropes and braided ropes are suitable for<br />
rigging. Twisted rope has lower strength<br />
and more stretch. Braided rope has higher<br />
strength and lower stretch.<br />
firmness<br />
Select ropes that are firm and round and<br />
hold their shape during use. Soft or mushy<br />
ropes will snag easily and abrade quickly<br />
causing accelerated strength loss. Because<br />
the fibers are in a straighter line which<br />
improves strength but compromises<br />
durability, a loose or mushy rope will<br />
almost always have higher break strengths<br />
than a similar rope that is firm and holds<br />
its shape.<br />
construction & abrasion<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> construction plays an important role<br />
in resistance to normal wear and abrasion.<br />
Braided ropes have a basically round,<br />
smooth construction that tends to flatten<br />
out somewhat on a bearing surface. This<br />
distributes the wear over a much greater<br />
area, as opposed to the crowns of a threestrand<br />
or, to a lesser degree, on an eightstrand<br />
rope.<br />
All ropes should be protected against sharp<br />
and abrasive surfaces. Wire ropes tend to<br />
score and gouge chocks and bitts creating<br />
cutting edges that can damage synthetic<br />
ropes. Weld beads on repaired capstans,<br />
fairleads, etc. are equally damaging unless<br />
dressed down smoothly.<br />
2<br />
STEP TWO<br />
usage<br />
USE ROPE PROPERLY: OBSERVE<br />
RECOMMENDED USAGE FACTORS.<br />
KEEP ROPES CLEAN AND<br />
ELIMINATE ABRASION WHENEVER<br />
POSSIBLE.<br />
working loads<br />
Working loads are the loads that a rope is<br />
subjected to in everyday activity. They are<br />
normally expressed as a percentage of new<br />
rope strength and should not exceed 20%.<br />
However, it is important to note that many<br />
industries are subject to state and federal<br />
regulation on Work Load Limits that<br />
supersede the manufacturer’s recommendation.<br />
It is incumbent upon rope users to<br />
be aware of and adhere to those laws and<br />
regulations. A point to remember is that a<br />
rope may be severely overloaded or shock<br />
loaded in use without breaking. However,<br />
damage and strength loss may have<br />
occurred without any visible indication.<br />
The next time the rope is used under<br />
normal working loads the acquired<br />
weakness can cause it to break. Do not<br />
blame the rope, it was simply overloaded<br />
and failed from what is known as fatigue.<br />
RECOMMENDED WORK LOAD LIMIT<br />
Construction Working load<br />
Type<br />
(% of break strength)<br />
3-Strand 20%<br />
8-Strand 20%<br />
12-Strand 20%<br />
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many industries are<br />
subject to state and federal regulation<br />
on Work Load Limits that supersede the<br />
manufacturer’s recommendation. It is<br />
incumbent upon rope users to be aware<br />
of and adhere to those laws and<br />
regulations.<br />
bending<br />
rope usage<br />
Any sharp bend in a rope under load<br />
decreases its strength substantially and<br />
may cause premature damage and failure.<br />
Sheave diameters on rotating sheave<br />
blocks should be 10 times the rope<br />
diameter for twisted ropes and 8 times the<br />
rope diameter for braided ropes. The<br />
diameter on fixed pin terminations should<br />
be at least 3 times the rope diameter (i.e.,<br />
the bending radius for 1/2" ropes should<br />
be 1-1/2").<br />
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ope usage<br />
RETIREMENT<br />
rope retirement<br />
& inspections<br />
difficult. Inspecting your rope should be<br />
knots<br />
a continuous process of observation<br />
While it is true that a knot reduces rope<br />
before, during and after each use. In<br />
strength, it is also true that a knot is a<br />
synthetic fiber ropes the amount of<br />
convenient way to accomplish rope<br />
strength loss due to abrasion and/or<br />
attachment. The strength loss is a result of<br />
the tight bends that occur in the knot.<br />
flexing is directly related to the amount<br />
With some knots, ropes can lose up to 50% of broken fiber in the rope’s cross<br />
of their strength. It is vital that the<br />
section. After each use, look and feel<br />
reduction in strength by the use of knots along every inch of the rope length<br />
be taken into account when determining<br />
inspecting for damage as listed below.<br />
size and strength of a rope to be used in<br />
an application. To avoid knot strength<br />
reduction, it is recommended that a rope abrasion<br />
be spliced according to manufacturers<br />
When the rope is first put into service the<br />
instructions. Splice terminations are used in<br />
outer filaments of the rope will quickly<br />
all our ropes to determine new and unused<br />
fuzz up. This is the result of these filaments<br />
tensile strengths. Therefore, whenever<br />
breaking and this roughened surface<br />
possible, spliced terminations should be<br />
actually forms a protective cushion and<br />
used to maximize the rope strength for<br />
shield for the fibers underneath. This<br />
new and used ropes.<br />
condition should stabilize, not progress. If<br />
the surface roughness increases, excessive<br />
rope storage<br />
abrasion is taking place and strength is<br />
being lost. As a general rule for braided<br />
Keep your ropes as clean and dry as<br />
ropes, when there is 25% or more wear<br />
possible and store them in a coil away<br />
from abrasion the rope should be retired<br />
from heat sources.<br />
from service. In other words, if 25% or<br />
more of the fiber is broken or worn away<br />
shock loads<br />
the rope should be removed from service.<br />
With three-strand ropes, 10% or more<br />
Shock loads are simply a sudden change in<br />
wear is accepted as the retirement point.<br />
tension – from a state of relaxation or low<br />
load to one of high load. Any sudden load Look closely at both the inner and outer<br />
that exceeds the work load by more than fibers. When either is worn the rope is<br />
10% is considered a shock load. The<br />
obviously weakened. Open the strands and<br />
further an object falls, the greater the<br />
look for powdered fiber which is one sign<br />
impact. Synthetic fibers have a memory<br />
of internal wear. Estimate the internal<br />
and retain the effects of being overloaded wear to estimate total fiber abrasion. If<br />
or shock loaded and can fail at a later<br />
total fiber loss is 20%, then it is safe to<br />
time even though loaded within the work assume that the rope has lost 20% of its<br />
load range.<br />
strength as a result of abrasion.<br />
glossy or glazed areas<br />
3 retirement<br />
STEP THREE<br />
RETIRE THE ROPE FROM USE<br />
WHEN IT HAS REACHED ITS<br />
DISCARD POINT.<br />
One of the most frequently asked<br />
questions is “When should I retire my<br />
rope?” The most obvious answer is<br />
before it breaks. But, without a<br />
thorough understanding of how to<br />
inspect it and knowing the load history,<br />
you are left making an educated guess.<br />
Unfortunately, there are no definitive<br />
rules nor industry guidelines to establish<br />
when a rope should be retired because<br />
there are so many variables that affect<br />
rope strength. Factors like load history,<br />
bending radius, abrasion, chemical<br />
exposure or some combination of those<br />
factors, make retirement decisions<br />
Glossy or glazed areas are signs of heat<br />
damage with more strength loss than the<br />
amount of melted fiber indicates. Fibers<br />
adjacent to the melted areas are probably<br />
damaged from excessive heat even though<br />
they appear normal. It is reasonable to<br />
assume that the melted fiber has damaged<br />
an equal amount of adjacent unmelted<br />
fiber.<br />
inconsistent diameter<br />
Inspect for flat areas, bumps or lumps. This<br />
can indicate core or internal damage from<br />
overloading or shock loads and is usually<br />
sufficient reason to replace the rope.<br />
discoloration<br />
With use, all ropes get dirty. Be on the<br />
lookout for areas of discoloration which<br />
could be caused by chemical contamination.<br />
Determine the cause of the discoloration<br />
and replace the rope if it is brittle or stiff.<br />
inconsistency in<br />
texture/stiffness<br />
Can indicate excessive dirt or grit embedded<br />
in the rope or shock load damage and<br />
is usually reason to replace the rope.<br />
temperature<br />
When using rope, friction can be your best<br />
friend or worst enemy if it is not managed<br />
properly. By definition, friction creates<br />
heat, the greater the friction, the greater<br />
the heat buildup. Heat is an enemy to<br />
synthetic fiber and elevated temperatures<br />
can drastically reduce the strength and or<br />
cause rope melt-through.<br />
CRITICAL & MELTING TEMPERATURES<br />
Temperatures Critical Melting<br />
Nylon 350° F 460° F<br />
Polyester 350° F 480° F<br />
Polypropylene 250° F 330° F<br />
Dyneema ® 150° F 297° F<br />
Vectran ® 300° F 625° F<br />
Technora ® 450° F 900° F<br />
Zylon ® (PBO) 480° F 1200° F<br />
Manila 180° F 350° F<br />
* While the term “melting” does not<br />
apply to these fibers, they do undergo<br />
extreme degradation at these temperatures:<br />
Technora and Manila char; Zylon<br />
decomposes.<br />
High temperatures can be achieved when<br />
surging rope on a capstan or drum end,<br />
checking ropes on bitts, and running over<br />
stuck or non-rolling sheaves or rollers. Each<br />
rope’s construction and fiber type will yield<br />
a different coefficient of friction (reluctance<br />
to slip) in a new and used state. It is<br />
important to understand the operational<br />
demands and ensure the size, rope<br />
construction and fiber type be taken into<br />
account to minimize heat buildup.<br />
Never let ropes under tension rub together<br />
or move relative to one another. Enough<br />
heat to melt the fibers can buildup and<br />
cause the rope to fail as quickly as if it had<br />
been cut with a knife.<br />
Always be aware of areas of heat buildup<br />
and take steps to minimize it; under no<br />
circumstances let any rope come in contact<br />
with a steam line or any other hot surfaces.<br />
The strength of a used rope can be<br />
determined by testing however, the rope is<br />
destroyed in the process so the ability to<br />
determine the retirement point before it<br />
fails in service is essential. That ability is<br />
based on a combination of education in<br />
rope use and construction along with good<br />
judgment and experience.<br />
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RETIREMENT<br />
rope retirement<br />
& inspections<br />
rope usage<br />
volume reduction<br />
cut strands<br />
IMAGE 1:<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> displaying<br />
original bulk.<br />
IMAGE 2:<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> displaying 25%* strand<br />
volume reduction from<br />
abrasion – rope should be<br />
retired from service.<br />
IMAGE 3:<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> Strands showing<br />
full volume.<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> displays two adjacent cut strands*. This<br />
rope should either be retired or the cut section<br />
should be removed and the remaining rope<br />
re-spliced.<br />
* Number of cut strands that indicate retirement depends<br />
on rope construction. See “check list” below.<br />
IMAGE 4:<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> strands reduced by<br />
25%* abrasion.<br />
melting or glazing<br />
* Amount of volume reduction that indicates retirement depends<br />
on rope construction. Refer to “check list” below.<br />
compression<br />
<strong>Rope</strong> exhibits fiber-set from compression.<br />
A slight sheen is visible. This is not a<br />
permanent characteristic and can be<br />
eliminated by flexing the rope. This<br />
conditions should not be confused with<br />
glazed or melted fiber (see Melting, right).<br />
Damage depicted caused by excessive heat<br />
which melted and fused the fibers. This area<br />
will be extremely stiff. Unlike fiber compression,<br />
melting damage cannot be mitigated by<br />
flexing the rope. Melted areas must be cut out<br />
and rope respliced or the rope must be retired.<br />
rope inspection check list<br />
CONDITION<br />
1. Original rope bulk reduced by abrasion:<br />
• Double braid* cover by 50%<br />
• Twelve-strand braid by 25%<br />
• Eight-strand plait by 25%<br />
• Three-strand by 10%<br />
2. Fiber strands cut:<br />
• Double braid* by three or more adjacent strands cut<br />
• Twelve-strand braid by two or more adjacent strands cut<br />
• Eight-strand plait by one or more adjacent strands cut<br />
• Three-strand by one or more adjacent strands cut<br />
DISCARD POINT<br />
*Refers to double braids that have<br />
both core and cover strength members.<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
CONDITION<br />
3. Diameter inconsistency:<br />
• Localized diameter reduction<br />
• Flat areas<br />
• Lumps and bumps in rope<br />
4. Glossy or glazed fiber:<br />
• Localized or extended areas<br />
5. Inconsistency of texture:<br />
• Localized or extended areas of stiffness<br />
6. Discoloration:<br />
• Localized or extended areas<br />
caused by chemical contamination<br />
DISCARD POINT<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
✔<br />
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