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HMPE Rope · Class Cert.

Texteel 12x12 Strand HMPE

Texteel 12x12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand, optimised for demanding applications such as tug and barge towing and mooring lines.

  • 12x12 construction for higher abrasion resistance
  • Repairable primary strands
  • Highest strength to weight ratio of any fibre
  • Low creep
  • Class and Meg4 certification available upon request
  • High UV & chemical resistance
  • Safer than wire
  • Very low elongation
  • Easy to splice
Specific Gravity.97*
Melting Point140°C
Critical Temp.70°C
Elongation at Break3.8%
Coefficient of Friction0.09-0.12*
Floats / SinksFloats
UV ResistanceGood
Wet AbrasionSuperior
Dry AbrasionSuperior

This design has long lay lengths, making the rope more flexible for bending applications, easy for inspection and handing, and can be quickly spliced using standard 12 strand splicing techniques.

Texteel has the added benefit of being a Meg4 compliant product and can be produced with class certification upon request.

* 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 5/8″405″92111123
1 3/4″445 1/2″108137152
2″486″148174193
2 1/8″526 1/2″172202224
2 1/4″567″215251279
2 1/2″607 1/2″221257285
2 5/8″648″246284315
2 3/4″688 1/2″271311345
3″729″320365406
3 1/8″769 1/2″345392435
3 1/4″8010″369417463
3 1/2″8410 1/2″461519567
3 5/8″8811″492550611
4″9612″575636707

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

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