HMPE ROPES
12 Strand HMPE ropes are the strongest commercial ropes available. HMPE rope is made from High Modulus Polyethylene, a material composed of extraordinarily long molecular chains of polyethylene. In the 1950's the cordage industry began using HMPE and gel spinning it into high molecular weight polyethylene fibers & yarns for rope manufacturing. HMPE ropes are tough, stronger than steel and have the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ROPES - STRONGER THAN STEEL
HMPE rope has a very low density and has a strength-to-weight ratio that is 8 times higher than high strength steel! The molecular alignment & gel spinning process allows the fibers to perform better and is the reason plasma-based ropes, soft shackles and winch lines float, whereas steel wire sinks.
HMPE ROPE USEAGE
HMPE is an amazing material used to make artificial joints, body armor, high pressure hydraulic joints, seals and of course synthetic ropes, cords and lines for a variety of industries.
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Offshore Working & Lifting Lines
Tugboat & Salvage Ship Lines
Inland River Boat Lines
Ship & Barge Mooring Lines
MINING TOW LINE
UTILITY PULLING LINES & CABLE GRIPS
UTILITY & RV WINCH LINES
THEATRICAL RIGGING LINES
COMMERCIAL FISHING LINES
BENEFITS & FEATURES OF HMPE ROPE
HMPE has the lowest stretch of any rope available
Low creep
Soft hand
Torque free
Easy splicing
Neutrally buoyant in water
Select sizes of Plasma 12 strand HMPE ropes are ABS & DNV type approved
HMPE 12 strand is delivered standard with a polyurethane finish and is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice. It's soft, torque free braided construction provides easy handling.