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Product Description
8-Strand Polyester And Polypropylene Mixed Rope
Product Introduction:
Our 8-Strand Polyester and Polypropylene Mixed Rope is a high-performance marine mooring and towing line engineered for demanding vessel operations. By combining the superior abrasion resistance and low stretch of polyester with the lightweight buoyancy and excellent handling of polypropylene, this hybrid construction delivers an optimal balance of strength, durability, and user-friendliness - making it the preferred choice for commercial ships, tankers, offshore supply vessels, and fishing fleets.
Construction & Design:
The rope features a precision-braided 8-strand plaited structure, which ensures:
*High flexibility - easy to coil, splice, and handle even in wet or cold conditions.
*Kink resistance - the multi-strand design reduces twisting and hockling during deployment and retrieval.
*Excellent load distribution - each strand shares tension evenly, prolonging service life under cyclic loading.
Main Performance:
| Material | Polypropylene and Polyester Mixed |
| Spec.Density | 0.95 Floating |
| Melting Point | 165℃/260℃ |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good |
| U.V.resistance | Good |
| Temperature resistance | 80℃ max |
| Chemical resistance | Good |
Technology Comparison:
Parameter Table:
| Specification | PET/PP Mixed | ||
| Dia. | Cir. | Ktex | KN |
| Linear density | Breaking strength | ||
| 20 | 2-1/2 | 194 | 68.7 |
| 24 | 3 | 279 | 96.3 |
| 28 | 3-1/2 | 380 | 130.0 |
| 32 | 4 | 497 | 167.0 |
| 36 | 4-1/2 | 629 | 210.0 |
| 40 | 5 | 776 | 257.0 |
| 44 | 5-1/2 | 939 | 308.0 |
| 48 | 6 | 1110 | 364.0 |
| 52 | 6-1/2 | 1320 | 424.0 |
| 56 | 7 | 1520 | 489.0 |
| 60 | 7-1/2 | 1750 | 558.0 |
| 64 | 8 | 1990 | 631.0 |
| 72 | 9 | 2520 | 789.0 |
| 80 | 10 | 3110 | 963.0 |
| 88 | 11 | 3750 | 1160.0 |
| 96 | 12 | 4470 | 1370.0 |
| 104 | 13 | 5260 | 1590.0 |
| 112 | 14 | 6050 | 1840.0 |
| 120 | 15 | 6980 | 2100.0 |
| 128 | 16 | 7950 | 2370.0 |
| 136 | 17 | 8950 | 2660.0 |
| 144 | 18 | 10100 | 2970.0 |
| 160 | 20 | 12500 | 3630.0 |
Material Synergy:
1.Polyester (sheath/core blended): Provides high tensile strength, low elongation, and outstanding resistance to UV, seawater, and chemical degradation.
2.Polypropylene (integrated strands): Reduces overall weight, enables flotation (specific gravity < 1.0), and offers quick-drying, non-absorbent properties.
This combination yields a rope that is stronger than pure polypropylene and more buoyant and cost-effective than pure polyester, while maintaining excellent grip and shock-absorption for mooring operations.
Typical Applications:
*Ship-to-shore mooring lines.
*Towing hawsers and spring lines.
*Anchor pennants and stern lines.
*Offshore platform supply vessel ropes.
*Emergency towing and salvage operations.
Color Options:
*Standard color: White (high visibility, easy for deck inspection).
*Custom colors: Available upon request - choose from blue, red, black, orange, green, or mixed tracer patterns for fleet identification or safety coding. (Minimum order quantities may apply for custom colors.)
Certification & Class Approval:
This rope is manufactured under strict quality control and is fully type-approved by major classification societies. We provide valid class certificates upon delivery, including but not limited to:
*ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
*DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
*LR (Lloyd’s Register)
*NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)
*CCS (China Classification Society)
Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for breaking strength, elongation, wear resistance, and aging performance, ensuring full compliance with international marine standards (e.g., ISO 2307, OCIMF MEG4).
