POLYMIX AND POLYMIX 2ND
Polymix
Polymix ropes are manufactured from a mixture of extruded high tenacity copolymer fibre and high tenacity polyester fibre. The production process – applying polyester fibre to the outside of the strand yarns – ensures an excellent external abrasion resistance and internal heat-friction resistance. The combination gives exceptional resistance to cyclic loading.
The relative density of the rope is ±1,1. This means that the rope has neutral buoyancy in sea water. Fibres do not absorb water and remain flexible when wet. Rope has the same breaking strength dry and wet.
Polymix 2nd
Polymix 2nd rope range is manufactured using improved extrusion technology for the copolymer fibres in combination with the use of new grades of polyester fibre and special rope yarn finish.
- High breaking strength
- Easy to handle and splice
- Torque free
- Neutral buoyancy
- Outstanding resistance to abrasion, cyclic loading and internal fusion damage
- Conforms to OCIMF/Intertanko guidelines
Construction
Available in 8-strand multi-plait
12-strand plaited on request
Other sizes and constructions on request
Standard colour
White
Properties
Relative density 1,1
Temperature resistance High resistance to heat generated by friction
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
Mooring – Mooring and towing springs – Single point mooring – Tension winch mooring
Polymix 8-strand
| Diam. Ø | Circ./ | Mass | Min. breaking load | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inch “ | kg/100m | T | kN |
| 32 | 4 | 68,5 | 30,6 | 300 |
| 36 | 4 ½ | 79,5 | 35,2 | 345 |
| 40 | 5 | 96,6 | 42,5 | 417 |
| 44 | 5 ½ | 112 | 49,1 | 482 |
| 48 | 6 | 128 | 55,7 | 546 |
| 52 | 6 ½ | 149 | 64,2 | 630 |
| 56 | 7 | 169 | 72,7 | 713 |
| 60 | 7 ½ | 190 | 81,1 | 795 |
| 64 | 8 | 211 | 90,3 | 886 |
| 68 | 8 ½ | 246 | 105 | 1025 |
| 72 | 9 | 267 | 113 | 1106 |
| 76 | 9 ½ | 315 | 134 | 1314 |
| 80 | 10 | 348 | 148 | 1447 |
| 88 | 11 | 415 | 175 | 1718 |
| 96 | 12 | 489 | 205 | 2013 |
| 104 | 13 | 563 | 235 | 2307 |
| 112 | 14 | 646 | 269 | 2638 |
| 120 | 15 | 725 | 301 | 2950 |
| 128 | 16 | 821 | 339 | 3328 |
| 136 | 17 | 920 | 379 | 3721 |
| 144 | 18 | 1011 | 416 | 4080 |
| 152 | 19 | 1239 | 464 | 4549 |
| 160 | 20 | 1239 | 507 | 4969 |
Polymix 2nd 8-strand
| Diam. Ø | Circ./ | Mass | Min. breaking load | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inch “ | kg/100m | T | kN |
| 40 | 5 | 98 | 42,5 | 417 |
| 44 | 5 ½ | 119 | 50,6 | 496 |
| 48 | 6 | 141 | 57,5 | 564 |
| 52 | 6 ½ | 166 | 68,9 | 676 |
| 56 | 7 | 192 | 80,4 | 788 |
| 60 | 7 ½ | 221 | 92 | 902 |
| 64 | 8 | 251 | 104 | 1020 |
| 68 | 8 ½ | 283 | 115 | 1130 |
| 72 | 9 | 318 | 126 | 1240 |
| 76 | 9 ½ | 354 | 144 | 1412 |
| 80 | 10 | 392 | 160 | 1569 |
| 88 | 11 | 475 | 192 | 1883 |
| 96 | 12 | 565 | 224 | 2197 |
| 104 | 13 | 663 | 267 | 2618 |
| 112 | 14 | 769 | 307 | 3011 |
| 120 | 15 | 883 | 351 | 3442 |
