Marine Rope Specifications
Marine rope is a polypropylene rope with a pliable polypropylene inner core and braided polyester sheath. This gives it more flexibility for easier knotting and handling. Supplied in 10 meter, 30 meter, and 100 meter hanks. Marine rope can also be supplied in continuous reels as per customer specification.
Strength
| Tenacity of dry fibres (in grams / denier) | 6.5 |
| Wet strength compared to dry strength | 100% |
| Rope shock load absorption ability | Very Good |
Weight
| Specific gravity of fibres or filaments | 0.91 |
| Able to float | Yes |
Effects of moisture
| Water absorption of individual fibres | None |
| Resistance to rot, mildew | Excellent |
| Deterioration due to marine organisms | Excellent |
Chemical Resistance
| Effects of acid | Very Resistant |
| Effects of alkalies | Very Resistant |
| Effects of organic solvents | Soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons at 40ºC |
Degradation
| Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight | Good when UV Stabilised |
Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope
| High temperature working limit | 93.2ºC |
| Low temperature working limit | - 26.7ºC |
| Melts at | 164ºC |
