POLYDACRON AND POLYDACRON 2ND
Polydacron
Polydacron mooring ropes have a double construction:
The outer strand yarns are composed of copolymer yarn alternating with high tenacity polyester multifilament yarn. The inside strand yarns are made of 100% copolymer. This production process – polyester on the outside of the strand – ensures an excellent external abrasion resistance. The relative density of the rope is less than 1 – so the rope floats in water. The fibres do not absorb water and remain flexible when wet.
Rope has the same breaking strength dry and wet.
Polydacron 2nd
Continuous research efforts were leading to a new range of optimised light-weight copolymer and polyester fibre blended ropes.
- High breaking strength
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Easy to splice
- Torque free
- Fully buoyant
- Outstanding abrasion resistance
- Conforms to OCIMF/Intertanko guidelines
Polydacron 8 strand
Polydacron 12 strand
Construction
Available in 8-strand multi-plait
12-strand plaited on request
Other sizes and constructions on request
Standard colour
White
Properties
Relative density 0,99 (floats)
Temperature resistance Suitable for use down to –30°C and up to 100°C
Melting point 170°C (Polyester 260°C)
UV resistance Excellent
Extension Breaking stretch of about 21% when new – Recovery after load is good and stretch is even
Flexibility Superior handling characteristics, fibres do not absorb water and remain flexible when wet
Chemical resistance Excellent except in the presence of alkalis
Length measured under reference tension according to EN ISO 9554
Typical applications
Ship’s mooring – ocean and harbour towage – Tension winch mooring – Fish farm mooring
Polydacron 8-strand
| Diam. Ø | Circ. | Mass | Min. breaking load | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inch “ | kg/100m | T | kN |
| 32 | 4 | 43,3 | 16,5 | 162 |
| 36 | 4 ½ | 52,9 | 20,8 | 204 |
| 40 | 5 | 72,2 | 30,2 | 296 |
| 44 | 5 ½ | 91,5 | 36,5 | 358 |
| 48 | 6 | 106 | 43 | 422 |
| 52 | 6 ½ | 126 | 50,5 | 495 |
| 56 | 7 | 145 | 58 | 569 |
| 60 | 7 ½ | 164 | 66 | 647 |
| 64 | 8 | 188 | 75 | 735 |
| 68 | 8 ½ | 213 | 84,5 | 829 |
| 72 | 9 | 237 | 94,5 | 927 |
| 76 | 9 ½ | 261 | 103 | 1010 |
| 80 | 10 | 295 | 116 | 1138 |
| 88 | 11 | 352 | 139 | 1363 |
| 96 | 12 | 417 | 165 | 1618 |
| 104 | 13 | 492 | 193 | 1893 |
| 112 | 14 | 573 | 224 | 2197 |
| 120 | 15 | 658 | 256 | 2510 |
| 128 | 16 | 747 | 291 | 2854 |
| 136 | 17 | 848 | 328 | 3217 |
| 144 | 18 | 946 | 367 | 3599 |
| 152 | 19 | 1057 | 408 | 4001 |
| 160 | 20 | 1171 | 451 | 4423 |
Polydacron 2nd 8-strand
| Diam. Ø | Circ. | Mass | Min. breaking load | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inch “ | kg/100m | T | kN |
| 32 | 4 | 49 | 19,5 | 191 |
| 36 | 4 ½ | 69 | 29,5 | 289 |
| 40 | 5 | 86 | 36,7 | 360 |
| 44 | 5 ½ | 101 | 42,8 | 420 |
| 48 | 6 | 123 | 50,3 | 493 |
| 52 | 6 ½ | 137 | 58,8 | 577 |
| 56 | 7 | 159 | 68,2 | 669 |
| 60 | 7 ½ | 183 | 78,5 | 770 |
| 64 | 8 | 208 | 89,4 | 877 |
| 68 | 8 ½ | 235 | 101 | 991 |
| 72 | 9 | 270 | 113 | 1112 |
| 76 | 9 ½ | 301 | 127 | 1241 |
| 80 | 10 | 340 | 139 | 1368 |
| 88 | 11 | 415 | 163 | 1599 |
| 96 | 12 | 489 | 193 | 1892 |
