Ropes



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 40 ºC
Degradation
Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight Fair to good when UV stabilised
Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope
High temperature working limit 80 ºC
Low temperature working limit -50 ºC
Melts at 130 ºC

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