Ski Rope Specifications
Ski Rope is Polyethylene braided rope with built-in UV resistance. It has excellent resistance to attack from rot and mildew, and has very good shock load absorption. Supplied in 10, meter, 30 meter, or 100 meter hanks. Ski Rope can also be supplied in continuous reels as per customer specification.
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 chlorinated hydrocarbons at 40ºC |
Degradation
| Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight | Fair to good when UV stabilised |
Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope
| High temperature working limit | 80ºC |
| Low temperature working limit | -50ºC |
| Melts at | 130ºC |
