Polyethylene Rope Specifications
Made from 400 denier polyethylene, this is a softer and more pliable alternative to Polysteel (Polypropylene). It has very good shock load absorption ability, floats in water and retains 100% strength when wet. Available in UV stabilized quality. Polyethylene rope is supplied in 200 meter coils, by the kilogram or as specified.
Strength
| Tenacity of dry fibres (in grams / denier) | 5.0 - 6.0 |
| Wet strength compared to dry strength | 100% |
| Rope shock load absorption ability | Very Good |
Weight
| Specific gravity of fibres or filaments | 0.95 |
| 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 hot chlorinated hydro carbons |
Degradation
| Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight | Fair to good when UV stabilised |
Rope Abrasion Resistance
| Surface | Fair |
| Internal | Good |
Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope
| High temperature working limit | 80ºC |
| Low temperature working limit | -50ºC |
| Melts at | 130ºC |
| Ability of rope to render smoothly over metal while under load | Very poor |
