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Stranded · Buoyant

Akwaflex 8 Strand

Akwaflex 8S ropes are manufactured from a blend of high tenacity monofilament fibres, producing a non-torque high tenacity rope with greater strength and abrasion resistance than polypropylene.

  • Easy to splice and inspect
  • High abrasion and UV resistance
  • High elasticity retention over nylon
  • Buoyant line
  • Lower weight than polyester and nylon
  • Balanced construction
  • Floating line ideal for stretchers, mooring lines and towlines
Specific Gravity.99*
Melting Point160°C
Critical Temp.90°C
Elongation at Break16.9%
Floats / SinksFloats
UV ResistanceGood
Wet AbrasionExcellent
Dry AbrasionExcellent

Akwaflex 8S also offers improved ultraviolet resistance compared to standard polypropylene and will maintain flexibility and strength even when wet, offering the perfect balance between flexibility, durability and strength across a wide range of marine applications.

* value based on data supplied by the fibre manufacturer for new, dry fibre.

Sizing & Specifications

Dimensions & Ratings

Nominal Dia. (Inch) Nominal Dia. (MM) Size Circ. Approx. Weight (Kg/100m) Min. Tensile Spliced (Te) Min. Tensile ISO Unspliced (Te)
1″243″33.29.911.0
1 1/8″283 1/2″4514.416.0
1 5/16″324″58.218.020.0
1 1/2″364 1/2″73.622.525.0
1 5/8″405″9128.832.0
1 3/4″445 1/2″10934.238.0
2″486″13039.644.0
2 1/8″526 1/2″14946.852.0
2 1/4″567″17853.159.0
2 5/8″648″22468.476.0
3″729″28485.595.0
3 1/4″8010″348103.5115.0
3 5/8″8811″418126.0140.0
4″9612″500149.4166.0
4 1/4″10413″586171.9191.0

Other sizes available on request. Contact us to confirm current lead times and pricing.

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