BEX-8

Combining small diameters with high breaking strengths, the lightest rope with the highest breaking strengths

General

    8-Strand braided ropes made of HMPE
    Commonly known as HMPE : High Modulus PolyEtheylene
    Good abrasion resistance
    Very high strength and low weight to diameter ratio
    Easy in handling and operation
    Comparable to steel wire characteristics

Features

    Material: Ultra – High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
    Construction: 8-strand braided
    Treatment: Marine finish
    Color of Rope: dia < 32mm: grey – dia > 32mm: white
    Approx. Spec. Density: 0,975 floating
    Melting Point: 145° C
    Abrasion Resistance: Good
    U.V. Resistance: Good

    Temperature Resistance: 70°C max continuous
    Chemical Resistance: Excellent
    Dry & Wet Conditions: Wet strength equals dry strength

General features

Coil length: 220m
Spliced strength: ± 10% lower
Weight and length tolerance: ± 5%
Diameter: ± 2%
BEX-8
MBL = Minimum Breaking Load conform ISO 2307
Breaking strength without splices or any other termination.

Other sizes are available on request.
BEX-8