FIBRE

OHS520211 

FS520785 

EMS520269 

02 - FIBRE ROPE 

Characteristics & Properties of Fibres 

Care & Use 

Blueline - Polypropylene Rope 3 

Strand Extra Strength 

Polypropylene Film Rope 3 Strand 

Silver Rope - Polyethylene 3 Strand 

Sisal Rope 

4th Edition 

Manila Rope 

HANDBOOK 4th Edition 

Small Cords 

Nylon Plaited & Braided Ropes 

Cotton & Polypropylene Braided 

Sash 

PP/PE Aquatic 8-Plait Square Rope 

Splicing Kit 

AMSTEEL ® -BLUE HMPE ROPE 

SIZE FOR SIZE AS STRONG AS WIRE 

See page 36 for details 

Samson Wire Replacement & 

Line Selection Information 

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Characteristics & Properties of Fibres 

Fibre Sisal Manila (Abaca) Nylon, Perlon etc. 

Constitution Agave Sisalana Musa Textilis Polyamide (Synthetic) 

Description 

A hard fi bre, strong, nearly white 

colour obtained from leaves of the 

sisal plant. 

Strongest of all the vegetable fibres 

obtained from a tree of the banana 

family in the Philippine Islands, 1-2m 

long fi bre which is light in weight, 

lustrous, cream/white - brown. 

Soft and silky, bright lustre. 

Continuous fi lament and staple, 

resistant to abrasion and bacteria. 

Transparent strong fi bre of circual 

cross-section. 

Reaction 

to Heat 

Burns as fi bre touches fl ame - 

supports combustion. 

Critical temperature 149°C after 

which fi bre burns at fl ame - supports 

combustion. 

Will not burn - softens at 235°C 

leaves a bead and has a celery 

smell. 

Sensitive to 

Mineral acids, paints, detergents, 

chemicals, salts, fats, oils, solvents, 

weathering, sunlight, fungi and 

moisture. 

Mineral acids, paints, detergents, 

chemicals, salts, fats, some oils, 

solvents, weathering, fungi and 

moisture. 

Phenols, strong acids, 

concentrated formic acid, sunlight. 

Resistant to 

Volatile petroleum solvents, 

batching oils and lkalis. 

Volatile petroleum solvents, 

batching oils and alkalis. 

Acetone, organic solvents, 

mineral and/ or organic acids. 

Dry 

Wet 

13% ext. 

causes rupture. 

15% ext 


Wet strength 

less than dry. 

13% ext. causes 

rupture. 

15% ext causes 

rupture. 

Wet strength 

less than dry but 

better than sisal. 

Nylon 6.6 

30-42% ext. 


27-34% ext. 


Fibre Terylene, Dacron, etc. Polypropylene Polyethylene 

Constitution Polyester Polypropylene Polyethylene 

Description 

Soft and silky, bright lustre. 

Continuous filament and staple, 

abrasion resistance second to nylon, 

excellent resistance to sunlight, 

weathering and bacteria. 

Continuous filament and film. High 

strength and toughness and good 

resistance to sunlight if UV inhibitors 

are used. Unaffected by changes in 

relative humidity and water. 

Wet strength 

approx. 10% 

less than dry. 

Continuous filament and 

staple, very tough, fungi resistant. 


Reaction 

to Heat 

Melts at 260°C and leaves hard 

balls and has an aromatic smell. 

Shrinks rapidly from flame, curls 

and melts; ignites with difficulty. Has 

low melting point 165°C. 

Melts, shrinks and curls from 

flame then softens at 110°C.Burns 

rapidly. 

Sensitive to 

Hot caustic soda, concentrated 

ammonia, concentrated sulphuric 

acid. 

Bleaching agents (sodium 

hypochlorite), cleaning agents 

(trichloroethylene). 

Xylene at 93°C. Deteriorates on 

very long exposure to sunlight or 

heat. Inhibitors may prevent this 

from happening. Hot nitric acid or 

sulphuric acid. 

Resistant to 

Organic mineral and nitric acids, 

oxidising agents, dilute alkali. 

Most alkalis and acids, 

solvents and oxidising agents. 

Most acids, alkalis, grease, 

oil, organic solvents and water. 

Dry 

Wet 

Approx. 

25-35% ext. 


Approx. 

35% ext. 


Wet strength 

equal to dry. 

25-30% ext. 


Same as dry. 

Wet strength 

equal to dry. 

Approx. 

50% ext. 


Same as dry. 

Wet strength 

equal to dry. 

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Care 

Storage - fibre rope should be stored in a dry unheated room 

with free air circulation. Keep loose coils off the fl oor. 

Dry properly after wetting - sisal and manila fi bre ropes 

should never be stored wet as mildew and other microorganisms 

can occur under damp or humid conditions. You 

should carefully dry the rope out under atmospheric conditions 

and store in the correct manner. Synthetic or man-made ropes 

are not generally attacked by mildew. 

Protect from chemicals - acid, acid fumes and alkalis, are 

highly injurious to rope. Storage battery solutions, washing 

compounds or solution and paint, all will cause deterioration of 

the fi bre. 

Use 

Inspect - you should always inspect your rope PRIOR to use 

for any nicks, cuts, kinks, chafi ng or tears. 

Avoid kinks - when rope is repeatedly twisted in one direction, 

kinks are certain to develop - unless twist in the opposite 

direction is thrown in, or out, of the rope. Kinks pulled through 

restricted space, such as tackle block, will seriously damage the 

rope. 

Don’t overload - Use a 6 to 1 safety factor based on the 

minimum breaking force of a new rope, Overloading may cause 

permanent elongation. 

Avoid sharp angles or bends - fibre is somewhat elastic 

and, as a sling or lashing will ”hug” an object. However, sharp 

corners and angular bends put a heavy strain on the outer 

fibres of a rope and should be avoided if possible. 

Avoid unnecessary wear and abrasion - the outer fibres of 

a rope, no less than the inner ones, contribute to its strength. 

When they are worn - by chafi ng or dragging over a rough, gritty 

or splintered surface the rope is weakened. 

Avoid sudden jerks or strains - a rope may be extremely 

diffi cult to break with a pull but can be easily be broken with a 

snap. A sudden jerk on tackle, slings or lashings may result in 

breaks that would never occur with a steady, natural pull. 

Blueline - Polypropylene Rope 3 Strand Extra 

Strength 

High strength rope made from extruded polypropylene yarns. 

Excellent abrasion and shock absorption. They are tough, 

extremely strong and have excellent knot ability. They are 

the same strength wet or dry and are UV stabilised. 

Suggested applications: Truck ropes, nets, ladder ropes, foot 

ropes tarpaulin ties, blasting mats, car tow ropes, air sea rescue 

lines, slings, control ropes, headlines, ducting draw cords. 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF (kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

UOM 

110639 4 2.10 250 1.65 Coil 

110624 4 2.10 250 1.83 Reel 

110619 6 4.48 250 4.20 Coil 

110620 6 4.48 250 4.17 Reel 

110621 8 10.40 250 7.50 Coil 

110625 8 10.40 125 3.75 Reel 

110622 10 15.30 250 11.00 Coil 

110626 10 15.30 125 5.68 Reel 

110623 12 21.70 250 16.00 Coil 

110627 12 21.70 125 8.24 Reel 

110644 14 29.90 250 23.00 Coil 

110628 16 37.00 125 14.49 Coil 

110629 16 37.00 250 29.00 Coil 

110674 18 47.20 125 18.47 Coil 

110645 18 47.20 250 37.00 Coil 

110630 20 56.90 125 22.73 Coil 

110646 24 79.70 125 32.30 Coil 

110647 24 79.70 250 65.00 Coil 

110677 28 105 125 44.30 Coil 

110678 32 132 125 57.30 Coil 

110679 40 201 125 89.70 Coil 

The minimum breaking force must in no way be construed 

as the safe working load of the rope. 

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Polypropylene Film Rope 3 Strand 

Sisal Rope 

High strength rope with good shock absorption suitable for 

many industrial and marine uses. It is a general purpose rope 

which is easy to handle and strong. It s suitable for a wide 

range of industrial uses. 

Suggested applications: Truck ropes, nets, ladder ropes, foot 

ropes, tarpaulin ties, blasting mats, car tow ropes, air sea rescue 

lines, slings, control ropes, head lines, ducting draw cords. 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

Colour 

MBF (kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

UOM 

110631 4 Green 2.1 250 1.5 Coil 

110632 6 Blue/Yellow 5.9 500 8.5 Coil 

110653 6 Black 5.9 250 4.3 Coil 

110633 6 Blue 5.9 250 4.3 Reel 

110634 8 Green 10.4 250 7.6 Coil 

110635 8 Green 10.4 125 3.75 Reel 

110900 10 Green 15.3 250 11.4 Coil 

110636 12 Green 21.7 250 16.5 Coil 

110637 14 Green 29.9 250 22.8 Coil 

110659 16 Green 37 250 29.2 Coil 

110660 18 Green 47.2 250 37.6 Coil 

110638 20 Green 56.9 250 47.7 Coil 

110661 24 Green 79.7 250 66 Coil 



Sisal rope is a tough, versatile natural fi bre rope used in mining, 

trucking and general industrial uses. 

Suggested applications: Truck ropes, rope handles, barrier 

ropes, halters and nets, capstan ropes, driver ropes, tug-o-war 

ropes, slings. 

Sisal Rope: Unit of Measure - Coil 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF(kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

110463 6 2.55 250 7.4 

110461 8 4.73 250 13.7 

110464 10 6.22 250 17.3 

110462 12 9.36 250 26.2 

110473 14 12.6 250 35.5 

110465 16 17.7 250 48.2 

110466 18 21 250 55.8 

110468 20 27.9 250 69.8 

110467 24 39.9 250 102 




Silver Rope - Polyethylene 3 Strand 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF (kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

UOM 

Silver rope has superior strength and has a distinctively hairy 

appearance. Silver rope is versatile and strong, with exceptional 

handling properties due to its surface characteristics. It is 

suitable for industrial applications and in particular, marine 

where high resistance to abrasion is required. 

Suggested applications: Truck ropes, headlines, slings, 

industrial rigging, tarpaulin lines, foot ropes, tent guys, mooring 

lines and truck nets. 



110502 6 3.69 250 4.6 Coil 

110491 6 3.69 125 2.29 Reel 

110493 8 6.1 250 7.9 Coil 

110496 10 9.26 250 12.5 Coil 

110497 10 9.26 125 6.3 Reel 

110499 12 12.4 250 17.7 Coil 

110901 14 14.1 250 24.2 Coil 

110500 16 20.8 125 15.8 Coil 

110902 16 20.8 250 31.7 Coil 

110903 18 25.4 125 20.5 Coil 

110904 18 25.4 250 40.1 Coil 

110905 20 31 125 24.7 Coil 

110906 20 31 250 49.5 Coil 

110907 24 43.1 125 35.6 Coil 

110908 28 58.3 125 47.5 Coil 

110909 32 76.2 125 62.5 Coil 

110910 40 119 250 97.5 Coil 


Manila Rope 

Small Cords 


Manila ropes are the strongest of the natural ropes. It is 

a hardwearing and low stretch rope which makes it superior 

to sisal in its resistance to wear, fungal attack and moisture. 

Suggested applications: Slings, driving ropes, block fall ropes, 

safety nets, cargo nets, rope ladders, guy ropes and capstan 

ropes. 

Manila Rope: Unit of Measure - Coil 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF (kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

110482 6 2.55 250 7.4 

110911 8 4.73 250 13.7 

110912 10 6.22 250 17.3 

110469 12 9.36 250 26.6 

110483 16 17.7 250 48.2 

110470 18 21 250 55.8 

110485 24 39.9 250 102 

ORDER CODE 

Description 

Length (m) 

UOM 

110564 Marline 6770 Tex 2 ply 60 Coil 

110579 Marline Tarred Polyester 120 Spool 

110558 Cord Bricklayers No. 8 Nylon 100 Coil 

110684 Racing Braid 12mm Fleck 100 Reel 

113096 Polyester Butchers Twine 355 Coil 

110566 Poly Lashing 1/2250 Tex 2605 Pack of 2 

110943 Polyester Cord 4mm 100 Reel 

110560 6mm Braided Polyester Cord 100 Reel 

Nylon Plaited & Braided Ropes 



ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF (kN) 

Length (m) 

Weight (kg) 

UOM 

Did you know that replacing wire with 

synthetic alternatives can save time and 

operational costs whilst also reducing 

potential manual handling injuries. 

Bullivants have a wide range of fibre 

rope available for many applications. 

110583 4 3.15 300 3.4 Reel 

110565 6 7.35 125 3.1 Reel 

110559 6 7.35 300 7.5 Metal Reel 


as the safe working load of the rope. Other sizes available. 

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Cotton & Polypropylene Braided Sash 

PP/PE Aquatec 8-Plait Square Rope 

Sash cords are designed to be soft handling cords with high 

abrasion resistance ideal for window sash cords. 

Cotton & Polypropylene Braided Sash Braided: 

Unit of Measure - Reel 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

MBF (kN) 

Length(m) 

Material 

110562 8 1 200 Cotton 

110563 10 1.55 125 Cotton 

110596* 10 5 125 Polypropylene 

110597** 11 7.2 125 Polypropylene 


as the safe working load of the rope. Other sizes 

available.*Red / Gold Fleck**Red 

Features/Benefits 

• Abrasion resistance 

• High strength to weight ratio 

• Shock load resistant 

• UV resistant with excellent weathering properties 

• Excellent splicing 

• Not affected by water 

• Floats on water 

• Kink resistant 

• Distinctive colours 

• Lloyds certification 

• 1.8m eye ‘splice’ each end 

PP/PE Aquatec 8-Plait Square Rope: Unit of Measure - Coil 

ORDER CODE 

Plt Qty 

113001 1 

113002 1 

113003 1 

Description 

Aquatec Rope 8 Strd 

40mm x 220m Grn/Wht 





Weight 

(kgs/100m) 

MBF (kN) 

72 274.6 

104 387.4 

142 509.9 


113004 1 

113098 1 

Splicing Kit 





234 828.7 

295 1019.9 

Features PP/PE Aquatec 8-Plait Square Rope 

The Samson Splicing Training Kit comes complete with fi d, 

pusher, instruction manual and a length of double braid rope. 

Splicing Kit: Unit of Measure - Each 

Order Code: 110548 


AmSteel ® -Blue 

12-STRAND CLASS II 

SAMSON PRODUCT CODE: 872 

Recognised worldwide as the standard for single braid HMPE ropes 

AmSteel ® -Blue is a torque-free 12-strand single braid that size for size, is as strong as steel 

but outlasts wire 3:1, making it an excellent wire rope replacement. At only 1/7th the weight 

of wire, it is a safe and efficient solution for all marine applications where wire is traditionally 

used. The combination of Dyneema ® fibre and Samthane coating provide abrasion and 

tension fatigue resistance for superior wear. AmSteel ® -Blue is easily spliced and inspected. 

AmSteel ® -Blue is recommended for split-drum winch applications. It is not recommended 

for use on H-bitts, capstans, or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required. 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS: 

> Made with Dyneema ® 

> Wire rope replacement 

> Size for size as strong as wire 

> 1/7th the weight of wire 

> Similar elastic elongation to wire rope 

> Torque free 

> Flexible 

> Easy to inspect 

> Easy to splice in the fi eld 

> Floats 


APPLICATIONS: 

VESSEL MOORING 

> First line ashore/emergency 

towing system 

> General working line 

> Primary mooring line 

SPECIFICATIONS: 

FIBRE: Dyneema ® 

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.98 (fl oats) 

STANDARD COLOUR: Blue (also 

available by special order 

in red, green, and orange) 

TUG 

> Face and wing wire 

> Mainline 

> Messenger line 

> Pendant 

> Winch line 

ELASTIC ELONGATION 

PERCENTAGE 

At % of break strength 

10% .................0.46% 

20% .................0.70% 

30% .................0.96% 

SPLICE: 12-strand Class II 

AmSteel ® -Blue - 12 Strand: Unit of Measure - Metre 

OFFSHORE 

> Lifting sling 

> Synthetic extension 

pendant 

> Working line 

*Due to our continued research and 

development of product performance, 

the specifications listed herein are 

subject to change. For the most current 

sizes, weights, and strengths, go to 

SamsonRope.com. 

Dyneema ® is a 

registered trademark 

of Royal DSM N.V. 

Dyneema ® is DSM’s 

high-performance 

polyethylene product. 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

Samson Minimum 

Strength (kg) 

Samson Average 

Strength (kg) 

Average Mass 

(kg/100m) 

ORDER CODE 

Dia. (mm) 

Samson Minimum 

Strength (kg) 

Samson Average 

Strength (kg) 

Average Mass 

(kg/100m) 

113005 2.5 650 730 0.45 

113006 3 1,000 1,100 0.74 

113007 4 1,600 1,800 1.1 

113008 5 2,200 2,400 1.5 

110913 6 3,500 3,900 2.4 

110540 8 5,600 6,200 4.0 

110947 9 8,000 8,900 5.4 

113010 11 9,800 10,800 6.2 

110532 12 13,900 15,400 9.5 

110917 14 16,500 18,400 11.8 

110918 16 21,600 24,000 15.2 

110919 18 26,300 29,200 19.8 

110921 22 37,100 41,200 29.2 

110922 24 44,500 49,400 32.4 

110923 26 53,500 59,400 40.9 

110924 28 60,400 67,100 47.5 

110925 30 67,400 74,800 53.9 

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110926 32 75,100 83,500 62.2 

113011 34 83,700 93,000 67.0 

110927 36 93,100 103,000 76.9 

110928 40 116,000 128,000 97.0 

113012 42 125,000 139,000 106 

110929 44 137,000 152,000 117 

110930 48 156,000 173,000 129 

110931 52 187,000 207,000 162 

110932 56 219,000 244,000 173 

113013 60 240,000 267,000 220 

110934 64 270,000 300,000 248 

110935 68 300,000 333,000 278 

110936 72 340,000 377,000 307 

113014 76 376,000 417,000 339 

110937 80 411,000 457,000 357 

113015 88 596,000 662,000 506 

*Larger diameters of AmSteel ® -Blue are available upon request 

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SAMSON WIRE REPLACEMENT OPTIONS 

6x36 EIPS IWRC 

GRADE 1960 

Same Size up 4–6mm* Same Strength Same Strength Same Strength 

AMSTEEL ® -BLUE SATURN-12 QUANTUM-12 QUANTUM-8 TURBO-75 

Diameter (mm) 32mm 32mm 34mm 36mm 36mm 34mm 

Weight per 100 m (kgs) 449kg 62.2kg 67.0kg 66.5kg 77.1kg 71.4kg 

ISO 2307 Strength** (t) 77.9t 83.5t 93.0t 86.6t 83t 83.9t 


Weight per 100 m (kgs) 538kg 67.0kg 76.9kg 74.4kg 90.3kg 88.5kg 

ISO 2307 Strength** (t) 93.2t 93.0t 103t 103t 99.8t 95.3t 


Weight per 100 m (kgs) 637kg 76.9kg 97.0kg 90.5kg 105kg 99.7kg 

ISO 2307 Strength** (t) 110.5t 103t 128t 120t 115t 113t 


Weight per 100 m (kgs) 774kg 97.0kg 117kg 118kg 137kg 120kg 


Diameter (mm) 44.5mm 44mm 48mm 48mm 52mm 48mm 

Weight per 100 m (kgs) 867kg 117kg 129kg 118kg 155kg 138kg 


*For optimal performance, mitigating abrasion over a chock, Samson recommends AmSteel ® -Blue in up 4–6mm over the wire rope you are replacing. 

**This standard replaces BS EN 919 and ISO 2307:1995 and is for unspliced strengths. 

SAMSON LINE SELECTION 

FACTORS TO CONSIDER 

A number of factors should be considered 

when selecting a Samson line, such as 

> intended use or application, 

> potential abrasion issues, 

> surface preparation, 

> rope design/construction, 

> chafe protection, 

> proper installation procedures, 

> inspection schedule, and 

> retirement criteria. 

Samson works with you to ensure that there 

is a comprehensive understanding of each 

of these considerations to en-sure a long 

service life and mitigate unnecessary failure. 

UNDERSTANDING ABRASION 

Abrasion is one of the biggest culprits of line destruction. There are two types of abrasion: 

internal abrasion caused by the relative movement of internal and external yarns; and external 

abrasion caused by contact with external surfaces, such as roller and panama leads. External 

abrasion is usually easy to see on any rope, while internal abrasion is easier to inspect in a 

single-braid rope. When a rope moves over an abrasive surface, both factors contribute to 

causing the outer surface to move slower, while the internal fi bres continue along their original 

path. Heat results from this type of friction and heat is an enemy of synthetic fi bres. 

MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF ABRASION 

Dyneema ® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V. 

Dyneema ® is DSM’s high-performance polyethylene product. 

Vessels and equipment that have traditionally used wire rope often 

have sustained significant damaged caused by fi shhooks, broken strands, 

etc., which come in contact with the deck and other equipment. These 

conditions can damage or significantly reduce the life expectancy of ropes 

made with Dyneema ® . However, preventative measures can be taken to 

mitigate these issues by repairing all rope contact points to a smooth and 

consistent surface. 

The addition of chafe protection utilised on the areas of the line most likely to suffer from abrasion 

is critical for the rope’s longevity. These are either sleeves that slide on the rope or spliced into a 

line, depending on the construction of the rope and its use. 


ROPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 

One of the best ways to combat unforeseen situations and prevent failure is to select the line 

for the application. The advantages of nonjacketed lines are numerous: they are stronger than 

jacketed lines size for size and they are easy to inspect and repair. Unlike jacketed lines, which 

rupture in the areas that suffer the greatest abrasion and have to be replaced, only the chafe 

protection on a nonjacketed rope has to be replaced, saving time and money. A 12-strand 

mooring line system such as AmSteel ® -Blue with Dynalene chafe protection provides the 

ultimate in cut and abrasion resistance, and the rope maintains its strength for the long-term.

FIBRE

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