18-KARAT® 8/12-strand

18-KARAT® rope is a product of modern ropemaking technology. The latest yarn spinning techniques and ropemaking expertise have been harnessed to create a mooring line which successfully exploits the high strength and light weight of the unique EStalon™ fibre and the abrasion resistance and feel of high tenacity polyester. 18-KARAT® is outstanding for its durability, combined with ease of handling.

Special characteristics:

  • High abrasion resistance
  • High strength/weight ratio – easy to handle
  • Low elongation
  • Very low snap-back effect

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18 KARAT® 8/12-strand

Melting point: 250/185°C
Spec. Gravity: 1,05
Water absorption: 0%
Reduction of MBL when wet: 0%
Bending Ratio, Dynamic ISO 3730 9:1
Elongation, new rope: 18%
Elongation, broken-in ropes (15-20 operations): 11%
 
Dia. mm. Weight kg/100m MBL kN MBL Tonnes
32 57
206
21,0
36 71 259 26,4
40 84 320 32,6
44 104 382 39,0
48 123 449 45,8
52 145 521 53,1
56 166 599 61,1
60 189 680 69,4
64 215 769 78,4
68 243 862 87,9
72 288 961 98,0
80 337 1184 120,7
88 408 1344 137,0
96 486 1589 162,1