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We engineer and manufacture synthetic rope using the right combination of materials, constructions, coatings and protective wear to meet your strictest application requirements. This includes the market-leading Plasma® and the cutting-edge technology of BOB® (Braid Optimized for Bending) designed specifically for deep water lifting operations. Whether you need a standard or custom-engineered solution, our expertise paired with our wide range of options ensures you always get the best possible solution for your application.

Braid Optimized for Bending (BOB®) 12 Strand

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BOB® 12 strand is a high strength, low elongating single braided rope construction with excellent long term creep resistance and superior cyclic fatigue performance, especially in bend-over-sheave applications. BOB® 12 Strand comes standard with a specially formulated coating that is designed to maximize the rope’s durability in bending situations.

BOB® 12 Strand is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch type splice, brummel splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice. The soft, torque free braided construction provides ease of handling.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
0.10.30.251,2601,400
1/83/80.411,9002,100
3/169/161.45,4006,000
1/43/42.157,7008,600
5/1615/16313,90015,400
3/81-1/84.617,30019,200
7/161-1/46.4523,90026,600
1/21-1/26.6728,10031,200
9/161-3/48.5540,10044,600
5/8213.551,40057,100
3/42-1/417.868,50076,100
7/82-3/426.192,600102,900
1332110,000122,200
1-1/83-1/243.2147,000163,300
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
2.50.30.380.60.6
33/80.610.91.0
59/162.092.52.7
63/43.213.53.9
815/164.486.37.0
91-1/86.867.88.7
111-1/49.6210.812.1
121-1/29.9512.714.2
141-3/412.7618.220.2
16220.123.325.9
182-1/426.531.134.5
222-3/438.84246.7
24347.649.955.4
283-1/264.366.774.1

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.18*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption <0.1%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

BOB® 12 Strand Elongation chart

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“What a great product! The BOB® cord enabled us to design an indoor rowing machine with superior cyclic loading performance over a large number of pulleys. We’ve never had a BOB cord failure!”

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • Ultra low creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope deep water lifting
  • Use on drum and traction winches
  • Active heave compensation systems
  • Heavy lift slings
  • High fatigue applications
  • Seismic tow cables
  • Tether applications
  • Theatrical rigging

Braid Optimized for Bending (BOB®) 12×12

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BOB® 12×12 Strand is a high strength, low elongating single braided rope construction with excellent long term creep resistance and superior cyclic fatigue performance, especially in bend-over-sheave applications. In the 12×12 strand construction, each strand consists of a smaller 12 strand rope produced using a proprietary blend of fibers. This design maximizes the strength of the fiber while allowing damaged rope strands to be removed and replaced if necessary. BOB® 12×12 Strand comes standard with a specially formulated coating that is designed to maximize the rope’s durability in bending situations.

BOB 12×12 Strand is easily spliced using a lockstitch type splice, Brummel splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 Tuck splice. The soft, torque free braided construction provides easy handling.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1-1/43-3/445.2165,000183,300
1-5/16455.2196,000217,800
1-1/24-1/262.9221,000245,600
1-5/8585.1291,000323,300
1-3/45-1/2102.7314,000348,900
26124.9355,000394,400
2-1/86-1/2146.6428,000475,600
2-1/47168.4481,000534,400
2-1/27-1/2198.3530,000588,900
2-5/88215.5596,000662,200
2-3/48-1/2245.7660,000733,300
39293.2780,000866,700
3-1/410361.6940,0001,044,000
3-5/811465.71,250,0001,389,000
412558.61,520,0001,689,000
4-1/812-1/26201,622,0001,802,000
4-1/4136971,697,0001,886,000
4-1/213-1/27191,827,0002,030,000
4-5/8147401,880,0002,089,000
4-3/414-1/27961,927,0002,141,000
5158222,069,5002,299,000
5-1/815-1/28912,212,0002,458,000
5-1/4169532,355,0002,617,000
5-1/216-1/210152,497,5002,775,000
5-5/81711022,640,0002,933,000
5-3/417-1/211812,782,5003,092,000
61812642,925,0003,250,000
6-1/818-1/213353,068,0003,409,000
6-1/41914073,210,5003,567,000
6-1/219-1/214953,353,0003,726,000
6-5/82015713,496,0003,884,000
6-3/420-1/216633,638,5004,043,000
72117413,781,0004,201,000
7-1/821-1/218093,963,5004,404,000
7-1/42218874,066,0004,518,000
7-1/222-1/219694,209,0004,677,000
7-5/82320704,351,5004,835,000
7-3/423-1/221544,494,0004,993,000
82422414,637,0005,152,000
8-1/824-1/223484,779,0005,310,000
8-1/42524384,922,0005,469,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
303-3/467.37583
32482.18999
364-1/293.6100111
405126.6132147
445-1/2152.8142158
486185.9161179
526-1/2218.2194216
567250.6218242
607-1/2295.1240267
648320.7270300
688-1/2365.7299333
729436.3354393
8010538.1426474
8811693.1567630
9612831.3690766
10012-1/2923736818
104131037770856
10813-1/21070829921
112141101853948
11614-1/21185874971
1201512239391043
12415-1/2132610041115
12816141810691187
13216-1/2151111331259
13617164011981331
14017-1/2175812621403
14418188113271475
14818-1/2198713921547
15219209414571618
15619-1/2222515211691
16020233815861762
16420-1/2247516511834
16821259117161906
17221-1/2269217981998
17622280818452050
18022-1/2293019102122
18423308119742194
18823-1/2320620392265
19224333521042338
19624-1/2349421682409
20025362822332481

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.18*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption <0.1%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

BOB® 12x12 Elongation chart

See what Customers Say

“What a great product! The BOB® cord enabled us to design an indoor rowing machine with superior cyclic loading performance over a large number of pulleys. We’ve never had a BOB cord failure!”

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • Ultra low creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope deep water lifting
  • Use on drum and traction winches
  • Active heave compensation systems
  • Heavy lift slings
  • High fatigue applications
  • Seismic tow cables
  • Tether applications

Co-polymer 12 Plait

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Co-polymer Olefin 12 Plait provides high strength, light weight and excellent abrasion resistance in a single braid construction. Co‑polymer Olefin 12 Plait is easily spliced using a standard tuck splice and is 40% stronger than three strand or 8 plait polypropylene. Its torque free braided construction provides easy handling and prevents kinks and hockles.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
5/828.68,3009,200
3/42-1/410.812,30013,600
7/82-3/41414,20015,700
1320.320,10022,300
1-1/83-1/224.524,00026,600
1-1/43-3/42726,00028,800
1-5/16431.929,90033,200
1-1/24-1/239.239,40043,700
1-5/8550.449,00054,400
1-3/45-1/258.854,60060,600
2671.469,70077,400
2-1/86-1/28480,90089,800
2-1/4796.692,200102,400
2-1/27-1/2109103,300114,700
2-5/88126119,900133,200
2-3/48-1/2132136,500151,600
39160153,000170,000
3-1/410193194,900216,500
3-5/811238220,000244,400
412280250,000277,700
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
16212.83.84.2
182-1/416.15.66.2
222-3/420.86.47.2
24330.29.110.1
283-1/236.510.912.1
303-3/440.211.813.1
32447.513.615.1
364-1/258.317.919.9
4057522.224.7
445-1/287.524.827.5
486106.331.635.1
526-1/212536.740.8
567143.841.846.5
607-1/2162.246.852.1
648187.554.460.4
688-1/2196.461.968.8
729238.169.477.1
8010287.288.498.2
8811354.299.8110.9
9612416.7113.4126.0

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.94*
Melting point 279°F (137°C)
Critical temp. 140°F (60°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.16–0.018*
Elongation at break 20–25%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion very good
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Co-polymer 12 Plait Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Floats
  • High strength
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing
  • Excellent UV resistance

Applications

  • Floating mooring lines for barges/vessels
  • Floating winch lines
  • Subsea buoy moorings
  • Lashings

D/V Composite Double Braid

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D/V Composite is a double braided rope with the inner braided core made of Vectran® high modulus fiber and the outer sleeve of filament polyester. Available in white or black, the resultant finished braid has very low elongation and creep, high strength and the feel and handling of a polyester double braid.

D/V Composite double braid with a black polyester cover is very popular in the theatrical rigging industry and provides excellent service as a winch line.

Standard D/V Composite is delivered with a clear-color overlay marine finish and is available on special order with a splice-able polyurethane finish in black or other colors.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
3/169/160.0023,6004,000
1/43/40.0254,9005,400
5/1615/160.0409,20010,200
3/81-1/80.07713,40014,900
1/21-1/20.10016,20018,000
3/42-1/40.14827,40030,100
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
59/160.02391.61.8
63/40.03732.22.5
815/160.05974.24.6
91-1/80.11496.16.8
121-1/20.14927.48.2
192-1/40.22081314.0

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.39*
Melting point 482°F (250°C)
Critical temp. 350°F (177°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

D/V Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch and creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque-balanced construction
  • Easy to splice — Class II Core-Dependent Eye Splice

Applications

  • Theatrical winch and rigging lines
  • Utility winch lines
  • Utility pulling lines
  • Crane lines
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Lifting slings

D/Z Composite Double Braid

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D/Z Composite is a double braided rope with the inner core made of UHMWPE and the outer sleeve of polyester. D/Z Composite has very low elongation, high strength and the feel and handling of polyester double braid. It is identified with four external black markers.

D/Z Composite is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish. Special-order D/Z Composite is available with a spliceable polyurethane finish in clear or any of six colors.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
3/169/161.33,4003,800
1/43/42.15,8006,400
5/1615/164.010,70011,900
3/81-1/84.412,30013,700
7/161-1/46.017,00018,900
1/21-1/28.120,90023,200
9/161-3/410.327,10030,100
5/8212.337,10041,200
3/42-1/415.543,10047,800
7/82-3/423.664,00071,000
1329.476,80085,200
1-1/83-1/233.888,40098,100
1-1/43-3/440.9104,900116,400
1-5/16448.3116,800129,600
1-1/24-1/259.9138,500153,700
1-5/8569.1156,400173,600
1-3/45-1/283.8185,100205,500
26102.9223,900248,500
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
59/161.91.51.7
63/43.12.62.9
815/165.94.95.4
91-1/86.55.66.2
111-1/49.07.78.6
121-1/212.09.510.5
141-3/415.412.313.6
16218.316.818.7
182-1/423.119.521.7
222-3/435.129.032.2
24343.734.838.7
283-1/250.340.144.5
303-3/460.847.652.8
32471.953.058.8
364-1/289.162.869.7
405102.870.978.7
445-1/2124.883.993.2
486153.1101.5112.7

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.13*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

D/Z Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Winch lines
  • Crane lines
  • Theatrical rigging
  • Utility pulling lines

DTM Composite Double Braid

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DTM Composite Double Braid ropes have very high strength, are firm with a round profile, and have extremely low stretch. These durable, torque free synthetic ropes are excellent for replacing steel wire rope in winch applications and are designed to withstand drum compression. DTM ropes can be used in multiple applications such as vessel mooring lines for Articulated Tug & Barges (ATB’s), Gilson winch lines used in commercial fishing, as well as helicopter long lines.

DTM Double Braid ropes are constructed with a braided Plasma® HMPE fiber core. This core is encased in a tightly braided jacket of a Polyester fiber that offers high abrasion and durability. The final construction of core and cover work in balance to provide excellent service life.

* DTM Composite ropes can also be designed with materials other than HMPE for jacketing depending on application. Linear density & external fiber properties will change depending on jacketing material but the strength will remain the same on a per size basis. Please contact Cortland for further information.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1328.197,000107,700
1-1/83-1/236.2120,000133,200
1-1/43-3/444.1145,000161,000
1-5/16448.6159,000176,500
1-3/84-1/852.8175,000194,300
1-1/24-1/265.1202,000224,300
1-5/8575.5228,000253,100
1-3/45-1/285.4250,000277,500
1-7/85-5/896.5297,000329,700
26109.9332,000368,600
2-1/86-1/2123.2360,000399,600
2-1/47142.0408,000452,900
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
24341.94448.8
283-1/253.854.460.4
303-3/465.665.873.0
32472.472.180.0
344-1/878.579.488.1
364-1/296.991.6101.7
405112.3103114.3
445-1/2127.1113125.4
465-5/8143.5135149.9
486163.6151167.6
526-1/2183.4163180.9
567211.3185205.4

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.08*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 4%–5%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

DTM Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • Soft hand
  • Torque-free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Winch lines
  • Tug mainline
  • Tug pendant
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Theatrical rigging

G/T Composite Double Braid

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G/T Composite ropes provide high strength, low stretch and superior abrasion resistance in a firm round jacketed construction. The ropes are constructed with a braided Plasma® core. This core is encased in a tightly braided jacket of a new generation HMPE fiber that offers the highest abrasion resistance and durability.* G/T Composite ropes can be used in mooring applications where a very high strength, firm and round torque free rope is desired.

G/T Composite can also be used in commercial fishing as wire rope replacement and helicopter longlines. These ropes are available with a polyurethane finish in clear or any of six colors, and are designed to withstand drum compression on mooring winches.

* GT Composite ropes can also be designed with materials other than HMPE for jacketing depending on application. Linear density & external fiber properties will change depending on jacketing material but the strength will remain the same on a per size basis. Please contact Cortland for further information.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
3/42-1/416.353,00058,900
7/82-3/420.470,90078,600
1324.575,60083,900
1-1/83-1/233.195,000105,500
1-1/43-3/436.0113,000125,600
1-5/16449.1157,900175,400
1-1/24-1/255.7183,400203,800
1-5/8564.2201,000223,200
1-3/45-1/279.5228,800253,900
2688.9242,400269,300
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
182-1/424.32426.7
222-3/430.432.235.7
24336.534.338.1
283-1/249.343.147.9
303-3/453.651.357.0
32473.171.679.6
364-1/282.983.292.5
40595.591.2101.3
445-1/2118.3103.8115.2
486132.3110.0122.2

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

G/T Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Low creep
  • Firm hand
  • Torque free

Applications

  • Commercial fishing lines
  • Helicopter longlines
  • Vessel mooring lines

GTM Composite Double Braid

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GTM Composite Double Braid ropes have very high strength, are firm with a round profile, and have extremely low stretch. These durable, torque-free synthetic ropes are excellent for replacing steel wire rope in winch applications and are designed to withstand drum compression. GTM ropes can be used in multiple applications such as vessel mooring lines for Articulated Tug & Barges (ATB’s), Gilson winch lines used in commercial fishing, as well as helicopter long lines. GTM Mooring Lines 24mm to 44mm can be supplied with MEG4 certification.

GTM Double Braid ropes are constructed with a braided Plasma® HMPE fiber core. This core is encased in a tightly braided jacket of a new generation HMPE fiber that offers the highest abrasion and cut resistance durability.* The final construction of core and cover work in balance to provide excellent service life.

GTM braided rope standard color is orange, but is available with a polyurethane finish in clear or any of five additional colors; black, yellow, red, blue or green.

* GTM Composite ropes can also be designed with materials other than HMPE for jacketing depending on application. Linear density & external fiber properties will change depending on jacketing material but the strength will remain the same on a per size basis. Please contact Cortland for further information.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1325.397,000107,700
1-1/83-1/230.9120,000133,200
1-1/43-3/438.7145,000161,000
1-5/16443.2159,000176,500
1-3/84-1/847.1175,000194,300
1-1/24-1/258.0202,000224,300
1-5/8565.3228,000253,100
1-3/45-1/275.3250,000277,500
1-7/85-5/887.3297,000329,700
2698.5332,000368,600
2-1/86-1/2110.5360,000399,600
2-1/47128.0408,000452,900
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
24337.74448.8
283-1/246.054.460.4
303-3/457.665.873.0
32464.372.180.0
344-1/870.179.488.1
364-1/286.391.6101.7
40597.2103114.3
445-1/2112.1113125.4
465-5/8129.8135149.9
486146.5151167.6
526-1/2164.4163180.9
567190.5185205.4
Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ. in)Load Bearing Linear Density (lbs/100ft)Linear Density (lbs/100ft)Line Design Break Force (lbs)
1316.525.397,000
1-1/83-1/220.430.9120,000
1-1/43-3/424.338.7145,000
1-5/16427.443.2159,000
1-3/84-1/830.747.1175,000
1-1/24-1/236.958.0202,000
1-5/8542.965.3228,000
1-3/45-1/251.275.3250,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ. in)Load Bearing Linear Density (kg/100m)Linear Density (kg/100m)Line Design Break Force (tonnes)
24324.637.744.0
283-1/230.446.054.4
303-3/436.257.665.8
32440.864.372.1
344-1/845.770.179.4
364-1/254.986.391.6
40563.897.2103.0
445-1/276.2112.1113.0

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15
Elongation at break 2.5–3.5%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior
Material Type (core) HMPE
Material Type (jacket) HMPE
Load bearing const. 12-strand braid
Jacketed yes
Floating yes
Rotating no

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

GTM Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Low creep
  • Firm hand
  • Torque free

Applications

  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Winch lines
  • Tug mainlines
  • Tug pendants
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Theatrical rigging

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval
  • MEG4 Certification

N/P Composite Double Braid

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N/P Composite is a double braided rope with the inner core made of multifilament polypropylene and the outer sleeve of nylon. N/P Composite combines the excellent sunlight and abrasion resistance of nylon with the flotation of polypropylene. It has a standard specific gravity of 1.01 and is available on special order with a specific gravity of 0.99.

N/P Composite Double Braid is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
5/8210.59,80010,900
3/42-1/413.812,90014,300
7/82-3/419.418,10020,100
1323.621,80024,200
1-1/83-1/231.929,40032,700
1-1/43-3/437.934,70038,600
1-5/16442.839,00043,000
1-1/24-1/253.648,00053,000
1-5/8563.857,80064,000
1-3/45-1/280.672,00080,000
2692.683,20092,000
2-1/86-1/211198,400109,000
2-1/47129113,000126,000
2-1/27-1/2145129,000143,000
2-5/88169146,000162,000
2-3/48-1/2186163,000181,000
39210182,000202,000
3-1/410259221,000246,000
3-5/811314263,000292,000
412371310,000344,000
4-1/413443363,000403,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
16215.64.44.9
182-1/420.55.96.5
222-3/428.98.29.1
24335.19.911.0
283-1/247.513.314.8
303-3/456.415.717.5
32463.717.719.5
364-1/279.821.824.0
40594.926.229.0
445-1/2119.932.736.3
486137.837.741.7
526-1/2165.244.649.5
56719251.357.2
607-1/2215.858.564.9
64825166.273.5
688-1/2276.874.082.1
729312.582.691.7
8010385.4100.3111.6
8811467.3119.3132.5
9612552.1140.7156.1
10413659.3164.7182.8

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.01*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 200°F (93°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 30–35%
Fiber water absorption 3–4%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion good
Dry abrasion good

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

N/P Composite Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Moderate stretch
  • High strength
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Floats in sea water

Applications

  • Vessel mooring lines (floating)
  • Buoy lines
  • Anchor lines

Nylon 12 Plait

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Nylon 12 Plait provides high strength, high elongation and excellent abrasion resistance in a single braid construction. Nylon 12 Plait is easily spliced using a standard tuck splice and is 25% stronger than three strand or 8 plait nylon. Its torque free braided construction provides easy handling and prevents kinks and hockles.

Nylon 12 Plait is available standard with an overlay marine finish.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
5/821113,90015,400
3/42-1/41517,90019,900
7/82-3/422.626,20029,100
1326.330,10033,400
1-1/83-1/233.839,40043,800
1-1/43-3/439.545,40050,400
1-5/16445.151,20056,900
1-1/24-1/256.464,80072,000
1-5/8567.776,30084,800
1-3/45-1/27992,100102,300
2695.9106,500118,300
2-1/86-1/2113128,000142,200
2-1/47135152,000168,900
2-1/27-1/2152170,000188,900
2-5/88169189,000210,000
2-3/48-1/2192214,000237,800
39222245,000272,200
3-1/410271288,000320,000
3-5/811321338,000375,600
412389418,000464,400
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
16216.46.37.0
182-1/422.38.19.0
222-3/433.611.913.2
24339.113.715.2
283-1/250.317.919.9
303-3/458.820.622.9
32467.123.225.8
364-1/283.929.432.7
405100.834.638.5
445-1/2117.641.846.4
486142.748.353.7
526-1/2168.258.164.5
567200.969.076.6
607-1/2226.277.185.7
648251.585.895.3
688-1/2285.797.1107.9
729330.4111.2123.5
8010403.3130.7145.2
8811477.7153.4170.4
9612578.9189.7210.7

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.14*
Melting point 414°F (212°C)
Critical temp. 300°F (149°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 30–35%
Fiber water absorption 3–5%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Nylon 12 Plait Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High stretch
  • High strength
  • Excellent shock absorption
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Mooring lines
  • Anchor lines
  • KERR towing Lines
  • Tug hawsers and stretchers
  • Commercial fishing nets
  • Security barriers

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Nylon Double Braid

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Nylon Double Braid is the preferred choice for applications requiring high strength with excellent shock absorbing properties. Double Braid has good resistance to abrasion, sunlight and chemicals. Due to its high elongation, nylon is almost always used in applications involving shock loading such as anchor lines and mooring lines.

Nylon Double Braid is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1/43/41.71,9002,100
5/1612.62,9003,200
3/81-1/83.74,2004,700
7/161-1/45.15,7006,300
1/21-1/26.67,4008,200
9/161-3/4910,20011,300
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
5/8211.614,80016,400
3/42-1/414.719,00021,100
7/82-3/421.828,30031,400
132633,50037,200
1-1/163-1/43139,00043,300
1-1/83-1/235.444,90049,900
1-1/43-3/440.752,30058,100
1-5/16446.358,80065,300
1-1/24-1/258.474,00082,200
1-5/8572.392,400102,700
1-3/45-1/287.7110,900123,200
26103.9131,500146,100
2-1/86-1/2122152,800169,800
2-1/47141.2181,000201,100
2-1/27-1/2162.6201,000223,300
2-5/88185.1222,000246,700
2-3/48-1/2201.2248,000275,600
39234.3277,000307,800
3-1/410288.9341,000378,900
3-5/811349.9409,000454,400
412416.2475,000527,800
4-1/413481.5549,000610,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
63/42.50.91.0
813.91.31.5
91-1/85.51.92.1
111-1/47.62.62.9
121-1/29.83.43.7
141-3/413.44.65.1
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
16217.26.77.4
182-1/421.98.69.6
222-3/432.412.814.2
24338.715.216.9
263-1/446.117.719.6
283-1/252.720.422.6
303-3/460.623.726.4
32468.926.729.6
364-1/286.933.637.3
405107.641.946.6
445-1/2130.550.355.9
486154.659.766.3
526-1/2181.669.377.0
567210.182.191.2
607-1/224291.2101.3
648275.5100.7111.9
688-1/2299.4112.5125.0
729348.7125.7139.7
8010430154.7171.9
8811520.7185.6206.2
9612619.4215.5239.5
10413716.6249.1276.8

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.14*
Melting point 414°F (212°C)
Critical temp. 300°F (149°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 30–35%
Fiber water absorption 3–4%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Nylon Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High stretch
  • High strength
  • Excellent shock absorption
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Meets MIL-DTL-24050

Applications

  • Anchor lines
  • Mooring lines
  • Shock absorbers
  • Pendants
  • Towlines
  • Towed array stretchers

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval
  • MIL-Spec

Plasma® 12 Strand

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Plasma® 12-Strand is the highest strength synthetic rope available and is the culmination of 25 years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Plasma 12-Strand is delivered standard with a polyurethane finish and is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch type splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice. Its soft, torque free braided construction provides easy handling.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
0.040.120.05270300
0.050.150.07390430
0.060.180.1475525
0.070.210.14750830
0.10.30.271,4001,550
1/83/80.542,8003,100
3/169/161.125,5006,100
1/43/41.68,0008,890
5/1615/162.511,70013,000
3/81-1/83.717,50019,400
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
7/161-1/44.221,00023,400
1/21-1/26.431,30034,800
9/161-3/47.937,90042,100
5/8210.651,40057,100
3/42-1/413.368,50076,300
13/162-1/215.974,00082,200
7/82-3/419.692,600102,900
1323.4110,000122,100
1-1/163-1/427.5129,200143,500
1-1/83-1/231.9147,000163,300
1-1/43-3/436.2165,000183,100
1-5/16441.7196,000217,800
1-1/24-1/251.7221,000245,500
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
10.120.10.10.13
1.250.150.10.20.20
1.50.180.10.20.23
1.750.210.20.30.38
2.50.30.40.60.7
33/80.81.31.4
59/161.72.52.8
63/42.43.64.0
815/163.75.35.9
91-1/85.57.98.8
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
111-1/46.39.510.6
121-1/29.514.215.8
141-3/411.817.219.1
16215.823.325.9
182-1/419.831.134.6
202-1/223.733.637.2
222-3/429.242.046.7
24334.849.955.4
263-1/440.958.665.1
283-1/247.566.774.1
303-3/453.974.983.1
32462.188.998.8
364-1/276.9100.3111.3

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.09–0.12*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® 12 Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Low creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque-free
  • Easy splicing
  • Floats

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Inland river barge lines
  • Lifting slings
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Theatrical rigging

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Plasma® 12×12

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Plasma® 12×12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. This construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. The design also provides superior snag resistance compared to other 12×12 designs which is important when dragging the rope. Plasma 12×12 is supplied with our standard polyurethane finish, although other coatings can be applied to suit specific applications.

Cortland’s Plasma® 12×12 ropes are the culmination of 25+ years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes — up to 4” diameter (96 mm)
1-5/8566291,000323,300
1-3/45-1/278314,000348,900
2691355,000392,450
2-1/86-1/2109428,000475,600
2-1/47122481,000534,400
2-1/27-1/2148530,000588,900
2-5/88167596,000662,200
2-3/48-1/2187660,000733,300
39214780,000866,700
3-1/89-1/2235850,000944,400
3-1/410261940,0001,045,400
3-1/210-1/22981,108,0001,231,000
3-5/8113241,250,0001,388,900
3-3/411-1/23431,317,0001,463,000
4123941,520,0001,689,000
4-1/812-1/24571,622,0001,802,000
4-1/4135141,697,0001,886,000
4-1/213-1/25301,827,0002,030,000
4-5/8145461,880,0002,089,000
4-3/414-1/25871,927,0002,141,000
5156062,069,5002,299,000
5-1/815-1/26572,212,0002,458,000
5-1/4167032,355,0002,617,000
5-1/216-1/27492,497,5002,775,000
5-5/8178132,640,0002,933,000
5-3/417-1/28712,782,5003,092,000
6189322,925,0003,250,000
6-1/818-1/29853,068,0003,409,000
6-1/41910383,210,5003,567,000
6-1/219-1/211033,353,0003,726,000
6-5/82011593,496,0003,884,000
6-3/420-1/212273,638,5004,043,000
72112843,781,0004,201,000
7-1/821-1/213343,963,5004,404,000
7-1/42213924,066,0004,518,000
7-1/222-1/214524,209,0004,677,000
7-5/82315274,351,5004,835,000
7-3/423-1/215894,494,0004,993,000
82416534,637,0005,152,000
8-1/824-1/217324,779,0005,310,000
8-1/42517984,922,0005,469,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes — up to 4” diameter (96 mm)
40598132147
445-1/2117142158
486136161178
526-1/2162194216
567182218242
607-1/2220240267
648249270300
688-1/2278299333
729319354393
769-1/2350386428
8010388426474
8410-1/2443503559
8811482567630
9211-1/2510598664
9612586690766
10012-1/2679736818
10413765770856
10813-1/2789829921
11214812853948
11614-1/2873874971
120159029391043
12415-1/297810041115
12816104610691187
13216-1/2111411331259
13617121011981331
14017-1/2129612621403
14418138613271475
14818-1/2146513921547
15219154514571618
15619-1/2164215211691
16020172515861762
16420-1/2182716511834
16821191117161906
17221-1/2198617981998
17622207218452050
18022-1/2216119102122
18423227219742194
18823-1/2236520392265
19224245921042338
19624-1/2257821682409
20025267722332481

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.09–0.12*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® 12x12 Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • World’s strongest rope for its weight
  • Long lengths available
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
  • Neutrally buoyant in water
  • Select sizes are ABS & DNV Type approved

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope heavy lift slings
  • Tug vessel assist lines
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Offshore working ropes
  • Lashings

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Plasma® HiCo 12 Strand

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Plasma® HiCo (high coefficient of friction) 12-Strand retains all of the features and benefits of standard Plasma ropes with the added characteristic of an increased coefficient of friction coating to allow for better gripping in applications such as H-Bitt or capstan rendering, and traction winch systems.

Cortland’s Plasma® 12-Strand ropes are the culmination of 25+ years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
0.040.120.05270300
0.050.150.07390430
0.060.180.1475525
0.070.210.14750830
0.10.30.271,4001,550
1/83/80.542,8003,100
3/169/161.125,5006,100
1/43/41.68,0008,890
5/1615/162.511,70013,000
3/81-1/83.717,50019,400
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
7/161-1/44.221,00023,400
1/21-1/26.431,30034,800
9/161-3/47.937,90042,100
5/8210.651,40057,100
3/42-1/413.368,50076,300
13/162-1/215.974,00082,200
7/82-3/419.692,600102,900
1323.4110,000122,100
1-1/163-1/427.5129,200143,500
1-1/83-1/231.9147,000163,300
1-1/43-3/436.2165,000183,100
1-5/16441.7196,000217,800
1-1/24-1/251.7221,000245,500
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
10.120.10.10.13
1.250.150.10.20.20
1.50.180.10.20.23
1.750.210.20.30.38
2.50.30.40.60.7
33/80.81.31.4
59/161.72.52.8
63/42.43.64.0
815/163.75.35.9
91-1/85.57.98.8
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
111-1/46.39.510.6
121-1/29.514.215.8
141-3/411.817.219.1
16215.823.325.9
182-1/419.831.134.6
202-1/223.733.637.2
222-3/429.242.046.7
24334.849.955.4
263-1/440.958.665.1
283-1/247.566.774.1
303-3/453.974.983.1
32462.188.998.8
364-1/276.9100.3111.3

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® HiCo 12 Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Low creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque-free
  • Easy splicing
  • Floats

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Inland river barge lines
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Theatrical rigging
  • For use on H-bitts, capstans and traction
    winch systems

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Plasma® HiCo 12×12

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Plasma® HiCo 12×12 retains all the features and benefits of standard Plasma 12×12 ropes with the added characteristic of an increased coefficient of friction coating to allow for better gripping in applications such as H-Bitt or capstan rendering, and traction winch systems.

Plasma® HiCo 12×12 is a 12-Strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-Strand rope, or braided primary strand. This construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. The design also provides superior snag resistance compared to other 12×12 designs which is important when dragging the rope.

Cortland’s Plasma® 12-Strand ropes are the culmination of 25+ years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes — up to 4" diameter (96 mm)
1-5/8566291,000323,300
1-3/45-1/278314,000348,900
2691355,000392,450
2-1/86-1/2109428,000475,600
2-1/47122481,000534,400
2-1/27-1/2148530,000588,900
2-5/88167596,000662,200
2-3/48-1/2187660,000733,300
39214780,000866,700
3-1/89-1/2235850,000944,400
3-1/410261940,0001,045,400
3-1/210-1/22981,108,0001,231,000
3-5/8113241,250,0001,388,900
3-3/411-1/23431,317,0001,463,000
4123941,520,0001,689,000
4-1/812-1/24571,622,0001,802,000
4-1/4135141,697,0001,886,000
4-1/213-1/25301,827,0002,030,000
4-5/8145461,880,0002,089,000
4-3/414-1/25871,927,0002,141,000
5156062,069,5002,299,000
5-1/815-1/26572,212,0002,458,000
5-1/4167032,355,0002,617,000
5-1/216-1/27492,497,5002,775,000
5-5/8178132,640,0002,933,000
5-3/417-1/28712,782,5003,092,000
6189322,925,0003,250,000
6-1/818-1/29853,068,0003,409,000
6-1/41910383,210,5003,567,000
6-1/219-1/211033,353,0003,726,000
6-5/82011593,496,0003,884,000
6-3/420-1/212273,638,5004,043,000
72112843,781,0004,201,000
7-1/821-1/213343,963,5004,404,000
7-1/42213924,066,0004,518,000
7-1/222-1/214524,209,0004,677,000
7-5/82315274,351,5004,835,000
7-3/423-1/215894,494,0004,993,000
82416534,637,0005,152,000
8-1/824-1/217324,779,0005,310,000
8-1/42517984,922,0005,469,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes — up to 4" diameter (96 mm)
40598132147
445-1/2117142158
486136161178
526-1/2162194216
567182218242
607-1/2220240267
648249270300
688-1/2278299333
729319354393
769-1/2350386428
8010388426474
8410-1/2443503559
8811482567630
9211-1/2510598664
9612586690766
10012-1/2679736818
10413765770856
10813-1/2789829921
11214812853948
11614-1/2873874971
120159029391043
12415-1/297810041115
12816104610691187
13216-1/2111411331259
13617121011981331
14017-1/2129612621403
14418138613271475
14818-1/2146513921547
15219154514571618
15619-1/2164215211691
16020172515861762
16420-1/2182716511834
16821191117161906
17221-1/2198617981998
17622207218452050
18022-1/2216119102122
18423227219742194
18823-1/2236520392265
19224245921042338
19624-1/2257821682409
20025267722332481

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® HiCo 12x12 Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • World’s strongest rope for its weight
  • Long lengths available
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
  • Neutrally buoyant in water
  • Select sizes are ABS & DNV Type approved

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Tug vessel assist lines
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Offshore working ropes
  • Lashings
  • For use on H-bitts, capstans and traction winch systems

Certifications

  • ABS
  • DNV Type Approval

Plasma® LoCo 12 Strand

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Plasma® LoCo 12-Strand retains all of the features and benefits of standard Plasma ropes with the added characteristic of a reduced coefficient of friction coating. The enhanced coating provides improved UV resistance and reduces internal heat build-up and abrasion associated with constant tension-tension fatigue, relative movement between the rope and fixed surfaces, and during cyclical bending.

Cortland’s proprietary LoCo coating process ensures superior adherence to the braided Plasma rope, providing an effective bond for increased service life and wear especially in wet environments. The LoCo design can be quickly spliced using Cortland’s recommended splicing techniques for low coefficient of friction ropes.

Cortland’s Plasma 12-Strand ropes are the culmination of 25+ years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
0.040.120.05270300
0.050.150.07390430
0.060.180.1475525
0.070.210.14750830
0.10.30.271,4001,550
1/83/80.542,8003,100
3/169/161.125,5006,100
1/43/41.68,0008,890
5/1615/162.511,70013,000
3/81-1/83.717,50019,400
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
7/161-1/44.221,00023,400
1/21-1/26.431,30034,800
9/161-3/47.937,90042,100
5/8210.651,40057,100
3/42-1/413.368,50076,300
13/162-1/215.974,00082,200
7/82-3/419.692,600102,900
1323.4110,000122,100
1-1/163-1/427.5129,200143,500
1-1/83-1/231.9147,000163,300
1-1/43-3/436.2165,000183,100
1-5/16441.7196,000217,800
1-1/24-1/251.7221,000245,500
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
10.120.10.10.13
1.250.150.10.20.20
1.50.180.10.20.23
1.750.210.20.30.38
2.50.30.40.60.7
33/80.81.31.4
59/161.72.52.8
63/42.43.64.0
815/163.75.35.9
91-1/85.57.98.8
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
111-1/46.39.510.6
121-1/29.514.215.8
141-3/411.817.219.1
16215.823.325.9
182-1/419.831.134.6
202-1/223.733.637.2
222-3/429.242.046.7
24334.849.955.4
263-1/440.958.665.1
283-1/247.566.774.1
303-3/453.974.983.1
32462.188.998.8
364-1/276.9100.3111.3

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® LoCo 12 Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Lightweight
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free 
    Easy to splice and inspect
  • Floats
  • Long lengths available
  • Excellent UV resistance
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Neutrally buoyant in water
  • Select sizes are ABS and DNV Type approved

Applications

  • Face and wing wires for push boats
  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Inland river barge lines
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Theatrical rigging

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Plasma® LoCo 12×12

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Plasma® LoCo 12×12 retains all of the features & benefits of standard Plasma® ropes with the added characteristic of a reduced coefficient of friction coating. The enhanced coating provides improved UV resistance and reduces internal heat build-up and abrasion associated with constant tension-tension fatigue, relative movement between the rope and fixed surfaces, and during cyclical bending. Cortland’s proprietary LoCo coating process ensures superior adherence to the braided Plasma rope, providing an effective bond for increased service life and wear especially in wet environments.

Plasma® LoCo 12×12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. This construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. This design provides superior snag resistance compared to other 12-Strand designs which is important when dragging the rope.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes —up to 4" diameter (96 mm)
1-5/8566291,000323,300
1-3/45-1/278314,000348,900
2691355,000392,450
2-1/86-1/2109428,000475,600
2-1/47122481,000534,400
2-1/27-1/2148530,000588,900
2-5/88167596,000662,200
2-3/48-1/2187660,000733,300
39214780,000866,700
3-1/89-1/2235850,000944,400
3-1/410261940,0001,045,400
3-1/210-1/22981,108,0001,231,000
3-5/8113241,250,0001,388,900
3-3/411-1/23431,317,0001,463,000
4123941,520,0001,689,000
4-1/812-1/24571,622,0001,802,000
4-1/4135141,697,0001,886,000
4-1/213-1/25301,827,0002,030,000
4-5/8145461,880,0002,089,000
4-3/414-1/25871,927,0002,141,000
5156062,069,5002,299,000
5-1/815-1/26572,212,0002,458,000
5-1/4167032,355,0002,617,000
5-1/216-1/27492,497,5002,775,000
5-5/8178132,640,0002,933,000
5-3/417-1/28712,782,5003,092,000
6189322,925,0003,250,000
6-1/818-1/29853,068,0003,409,000
6-1/41910383,210,5003,567,000
6-1/219-1/211033,353,0003,726,000
6-5/82011593,496,0003,884,000
6-3/420-1/212273,638,5004,043,000
72112843,781,0004,201,000
7-1/821-1/213343,963,5004,404,000
7-1/42213924,066,0004,518,000
7-1/222-1/214524,209,0004,677,000
7-5/82315274,351,5004,835,000
7-3/423-1/215894,494,0004,993,000
82416534,637,0005,152,000
8-1/824-1/217324,779,0005,310,000
8-1/42517984,922,0005,469,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval approved sizes —up to 4” diameter (96 mm)
40598132147
445-1/2117142158
486136161178
526-1/2162194216
567182218242
607-1/2220240267
648249270300
688-1/2278299333
729319354393
769-1/2350386428
8010388426474
8410-1/2443503559
8811482567630
9211-1/2510598664
9612586690766
10012-1/2679736818
10413765770856
10813-1/2789829921
11214812853948
11614-1/2873874971
120159029391043
12415-1/297810041115
12816104610691187
13216-1/2111411331259
13617121011981331
14017-1/2129612621403
14418138613271475
14818-1/2146513921547
15219154514571618
15619-1/2164215211691
16020172515861762
16420-1/2182716511834
16821191117161906
17221-1/2198617981998
17622207218452050
18022-1/2216119102122
18423227219742194
18823-1/2236520392265
19224245921042338
19624-1/2257821682409
20025267722332481

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Plasma® LoCo 12x12 Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Long lengths available
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
  • Neutrally buoyant in water
  • Select sizes are ABS & DNV Type approved

Applications

  • Tractor tug winch mainlines/pendants
  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Offshore working ropes

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Polyester 12 Plait

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Polyester 12 Plait provides high strength, low stretch and excellent abrasion resistance in a unique single braid construction. Polyester 12 Plait is easily spliced using a standard tuck splice and is 30% stronger than three strand or 8 plait polyester. Its torque free braided construction provides easy handling and prevents kinks and hockles.

Polyester 12 Plait is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish and is available on special order with a spliceable polyurethane finish in clear or any of six colors.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
5/8214.112,10013,400
3/42-1/418.715,80017,600
7/82-3/428.224,20026,900
1335.127,50030,600
1-1/83-1/241.235,50039,400
1-1/43-3/445.942,10046,800
1-5/1645548,20053,600
1-1/24-1/271.159,60066,200
1-5/8584.872,20080,200
1-3/45-1/298.684,40093,800
26120101,000112,200
2-1/86-1/2141119,000132,200
2-1/47160137,000152,200
2-1/27-1/2189163,000181,100
2-5/88208179,000198,900
2-3/48-1/2234202,000224,400
39273233,000258,900
3-1/410338282,000313,300
3-1/210.5394322,000357,800
3-5/811402340,000377,800
412486409,000454,400
4-1/812.5547444,000493,300
4-1/413582467,000518,900
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
162215.56.1
182-1/427.87.28.0
222-3/44211.012.2
24352.212.513.9
283-1/261.316.117.9
303-3/468.319.121.2
32481.921.924.3
364-1/2105.827.030.0
405126.232.836.4
445-1/2147.738.342.6
486178.645.850.9
526-1/2209.854.060.0
567238.162.269.1
607-1/2281.374.082.2
648309.581.290.2
688-1/2348.291.7101.8
729406.3105.7117.5
8010503127.9142.2
8410.5587146162
8811598.3154.3171.4
9612723.3185.6206.2
10412.5815201224
10813867212235

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.38*
Melting point 482°F (250°C)
Critical temp. 350°F (177°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 15–20%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Polyester 12 Plait Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing
  • Meets MIL-R-24750

Applications

  • Tug working lines
  • Mooring pendants
  • Shock lines

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval
  • MIL-Spec

Polyester 12 Strand

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Polyester 12 Strand has the lowest stretch and highest strength of all polyester constructions. Its torque free braided construction provides easy handling and prevents kinks and hockles. Polyester 12 Strand is delivered standard with a clear polyurethane finish and is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch type splice. The largest market for this rope, transmission stringing lines, typically consists of sets of ropes in four different colors.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
3/81-1/84.26,1006,800
7/161-1/46.39,00010,000
1/21-1/28.510,90012,100
9/161-3/410.113,60015,100
5/8213.117,50019,400
3/42-1/417.221,90024,300
7/82-3/425.828,50031,700
1334.541,00045,600
1-1/83-1/24047,50052,800
1-1/43-3/444.556,70063,000
1-5/16453.159,80066,400
1-1/24-1/26969,80077,600
1-5/8582.583,00092,200
1-3/45-1/296.198,000108,900
26117120,000133,300
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
91-1/86.32.83.1
111-1/49.44.14.5
121-1/212.64.95.5
141-3/4156.26.9
16219.57.98.8
182-1/425.69.911.0
222-3/438.412.914.4
24351.318.620.7
283-1/259.521.624.0
303-3/466.225.728.6
3247927.130.1
364-1/2102.731.735.2
405122.837.741.8
445-1/214344.549.4
486174.154.460.5

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.38*
Melting point 482°F (250°C)
Critical temp. 350°F (177°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 15–20%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Polyester 12-Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Transmission stringing lines
  • Underground pulling lines
  • Lifting slings
  • Adjustable transformer slings

Polyester Double Braid

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Polyester Double Braid provides an excellent combination of high strength, low stretch, excellent weathering and easy handling. Of all the popular fibers polyester has the best weathering characteristics and the best wet abrasion resistance. Polyester Double Braid is identified with one external black marker.

Polyester Double Braid is delivered standard with an overlay marine finish and is available on special order with a spliceable polyurethane finish in clear or any of six colors.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1/43/42.42,4002,700
5/1613.63,6004,000
3/81-1/84.84,8005,300
7/161-1/46.36,3007,000
1/21-1/28.68,4009,300
9/161-3/411.110,75011,900
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
5/8213.112,30013,700
3/42-1/418.817,40019,300
7/82-3/425.624,00026,700
1333.531,20034,700
1-1/83-1/242.439,50043,900
1-1/43-3/452.348,10053,400
1-5/16457.853,10059,000
1-1/24-1/275.464,30071,400
1-5/8588.277,80086,400
1-3/45-1/2103.089,20099,100
26134.0110,000122,200
2-1/86-1/2151.0124,000137,800
2-1/47169.0141,000156,700
2-1/27-1/2209.0170,000188,900
2-5/88231.0186,000206,700
2-3/48-1/2265.0206,000228,900
39301.0237,000263,300
3-1/410354.0292,000324,400
3-5/811440.0348,000386,700
412536.0401,000445,600
4-1/413605.0454,000504,400
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
63/43.61.11.2
815.41.61.8
91-1/87.12.22.4
111-1/49.42.93.2
121-1/212.83.84.2
141-3/416.54.95.4
ABS Type Approval and DNV Type Approval Type Approved Sizes
16219.55.66.2
182-1/428.07.98.8
222-3/438.110.912.1
24349.914.215.7
283-1/263.117.919.9
303-3/477.821.824.2
32486.024.126.8
364-1/2112.229.232.4
405131.335.339.2
445-1/2153.340.545
486199.45055
526-1/2224.75663
567251.56471
607-1/2311.07786
648343.88494
688-1/2394.494104
729447.9108120
8010526.8133147
8811654.8158176
9612797.7182202
10413900.4206229

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.38*
Melting point 482°F (250°C)
Critical temp. 350°F (177°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 15–20%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Polyester Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Excellent wet strength
  • Meets MIL-DTL-24677

Applications

  • Winch lines
  • Utility pulling lines
  • Towing lines
  • Offshore anchor and lifting lines
  • Arborist bull ropes
  • Theatrical rigging lines

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval
  • MIL-Spec

PSR 2000 12 Strand

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PSR 2000 12 Strand offers a high strength to weight ratio and is an excellent replacement for heavier polyester lines. Its unique blend of polyester and olefin co-polymer in each strand makes for a highly efficient construction. PSR 2000 12 Strand is torque balanced, has excellent wear resistance, and is one of the quickest ropes to splice.

PSR 2000 12 Strand is an excellent choice as mooring, tie-up and pendant lines, tug assist lines and for general purpose heavy marine applications.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
133025,00027,800
1-1/83-1/23532,00035,600
1-1/43-3/43938,00042,200
1-5/1644743,00047,800
1-1/24-1/26054,00060,000
1-5/857265,00072,200
1-3/45-1/28475,00083,300
2610292,000102,200
2-1/86-1/2120108,000120,000
2-1/47136125,000138,900
2-1/27-1/2160147,000163,300
2-5/88176158,000175,600
2-3/48-1/2199184,000204,400
39231207,000230,000
3-1/410286252,000280,000
3-5/811342306,000340,000
412413369,000410,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
24344.611.312.6
283-1/252.114.516.2
303-3/45817.219.1
32469.919.521.7
364-1/289.324.527.2
405107.229.532.8
445-1/212534.037.8
486151.841.746.4
526-1/2178.649.054.4
567202.456.763.0
607-1/2238.166.774.1
648261.971.779.7
688-1/2296.283.592.7
729343.893.9104.4
8010425.6114.3127.0
8811509138.8154.3
9612614.6167.4186.0

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.22*
Melting point 279°F (137°C)
Critical temp. 140°F (60°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 15–20%
Fiber water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

PSR 2000 12-Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing
  • Soft hand
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Lighter than 100% polyester ropes

Applications

  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Tug assist lines
  • General purpose heavy marine applications

Reduced Recoil Plasma®

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Cortland’s Plasma® 12-Strand and 12×12 ropes are the culmination of 25 years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.

Cortland’s Reduced Recoil Plasma is manufactured utilizing a combination of Plasma HMPE and Polyester fiber in either a conventional 12-Strand, or a 12×12 Strand, construction and is tested in accordance with the requirements of the latest version of Cordage Institute CI 1502, Test Methods for Reduced Recoil Risk Rope. In addition it meets or exceeds the requirements of the latest draft of CGSB‑40.20-2008, Standard for Reduced Recoil Rope.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
12 Strand
5/821234,40038,200
3/42-1/415.145,90050,900
13/162-1/218.149,60055,100
7/82-3/422.362,00068,800
1326.673,70081,800
1-1/83-1/236.298,400109,200
1-1/43-3/441.1110,500122,700
1-5/16447.4131,300145,700
12x12 Strand
1-1/24-1/258.7148,000164,300
1-5/8574.6195,000216,500
1-3/45-1/289.1210,300233,400
26103.8237,800264,000
2-1/86-1/2123.8286,700318,200
2-1/47138.6322,200357,600
2-1/27-1/2168.1355,100394,200
2-5/88189.7399,300443,200
2-3/48-1/2212.4442,200490,800
39243.1522,600580,100
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
12 Strand
16215.815.617.3
182-1/419.820.823.1
202-1/226.922.525.0
222-3/433.228.131.2
24339.533.437.1
283-1/254.044.649.5
303-3/461.250.155.6
32470.659.566.0
12x12 Strand
364-1/287.467.174.5
405111.188.498.1
445-1/2132.695.4106.0
486154.5108.0120.0
526-1/2184.3130.0144.0
567206.3146.0162.0
607-1/2250.2161.0179.0
648282.3181.0201.0
688-1/2316.2201.0223.0
729361.8237.0263.0

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.11*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.09–0.15*
Elongation at break 3–4%
Fiber water absorption <1%
UV resistance very good
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Features / Benefits

  • Lightweight
  • Very low stretch
  • Very high strength
  • Soft on hands
  • Torque free
  • Easy to splice
  • Easy to inspect
  • Repairable (12×12)

Applications

  • Mooring line

Spun Polyester Double Braid

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Spun Polyester is a double braided rope with the inner core made of polyester continuous filament and the outer sleeve of DuPont type 77 Dacron® to give a soft easy grip surface yet the strength of continuous filament polyester. Spun polyester is easily spliced and has excellent weathering characteristics and abrasion resistance.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
5/821310,20011,300
3/42-1/416.212,70014,100
7/82-3/424.317,70019,700
1329.320,30022,600
1-1/83-1/24027,00030,000
1-1/43-3/445.830,20033,600
1-5/16452.433,90037,700
1-1/24-1/26545,30050,300
1-5/8581.550,40056,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
16219.34.65.1
182-1/424.15.86.4
222-3/436.28.08.9
24343.69.210.3
283-1/259.512.313.6
303-3/468.213.715.2
3247815.417.1
364-1/296.720.622.8
405121.322.925.4

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.38*
Melting point 482°F (250°C)
Critical temp. 350°F (177°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 15–20%
Fibre water absorption 0–1%
UV resistance excellent
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Spun Polyester Double Braid Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Very soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Excellent wet strength
  • Meets MIL-R-24536

Applications

  • Military applications per MIL-R-24536

Certifications

  • MIL-Spec

Technora® 12 Strand

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Technora® 12 Strand is made with high strength light weight Technora fiber. The 12 strand braided construction is torque free, and easy to splice. Technora 12 is extremely heat and flex fatigue resistant. It has no creep making it a good choice for applications with high static loads including mooring cables, hoisting cables, and tower guy wires. Technora 12 Strand is delivered standard with a black polyurethane coating.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1/83/80.62,5202,800
3/169/161.35,0405,600
1/43/41.97,3358,200
5/1615/163.211,70013,000
3/81-1/84.316,20018,000
7/161-1/46.721,00023,300
1/21-1/28.329,70033,000
5/81-3/413.545,00050,000
3/42-1/419.359,00065,600
7/82-3/425.376,00084,400
1331.192,000102,200
1-1/83-1/242.3123,000136,700
1-1/43-3/448.1139,400154,900
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
33/80.91.11.3
59/161.92.32.5
63/42.83.33.7
815/164.85.35.9
91-1/86.47.48.2
111-1/4109.510.6
121-1/212.413.515.0
161-3/420.120.422.7
182-1/428.726.829.8
222-3/437.734.538.3
24346.341.746.4
283-1/26355.862.0
303-3/471.663.270.3

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.39*
Thermal decomposition 932°F (500°C)
Elongation at break 4–5%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance moderate
Abrasion resistance good

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

Technora® 12 Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Very high heat resistance
  • Zero creep
  • Very low stretch
  • Very high strength
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Theatrical rigging lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Tower guy wires

Toro 12 Strand

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Toro™ is a 12 Strand braided rope with high strength-to-weight ratio and, size-for-size, offers the same strength as steel. Toro 12 strand is manufactured from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) and is an excellent wire rope replacement with low stretch, superior flex fatigue and wear resistance.

Toro 12 strand is delivered standard with a polyurethane finish and is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch type splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice. Its soft, torque free braided construction provides easy handling and inspection.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1/83/80.692,8003,110
3/169/161.205,5006,110
1/43/41.78,0008,880
5/1615/162.611,70012,990
3/81-1/83.617,50019,440
7/161-1/44.822,00024,400
1/21-1/26.130,50033,800
9/161-3/47.636,50040,500
5/829.447,80053,100
3/42-1/413.561,80068,600
13/162-1/215.874,00082,200
7/82-3/418.584,30093,600
1323.7105,000116,600
1-1/163-1/426.9121,600135,000
1-1/83-1/230.3137,000152,200
1-1/43-3/437.2157,000174,400
1-5/16441.1176,400195,900
1-1/24-1/253.8215,000238,800
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
33/81.031.271.41
59/161.792.492.77
63/42.63.634.0
815/163.85.315.9
91-1/85.37.948.8
111-1/47.110.011.1
121-1/29.113.815.4
141-3/411.316.618.4
16214.121.724.1
182-1/420.128.031.1
202-1/223.533.637.3
222-3/427.538.242.5
24335.347.652.9
263-1/440.055.161.3
283-1/245.162.169.0
303-3/455.471.279.1
32461.280.088.9
364-1/280.197.5108.3

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.09–0.12*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Toro™ 12 Strand Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Lowest stretch
  • Low creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque-free
  • Easy splicing
  • Floats

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Tug vessel assist lines
  • Offshore working ropes
  • Inland river barge lines
  • Lifting slings
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Utility winch and pulling lines

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Toro 12×12

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Toro™ 12×12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. Toro is manufactured from high tenacity High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE).

This construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. This design allows for long lay lengths, making rope that is more flexible for bending applications, easy to inspect, and can be quickly spliced using standard 12 strand splicing techniques. Toro 12×12 is supplied with our standard polyurethane finish, although other coatings can be applied to suit specific applications.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
1-5/8562.0245,000272,100
1-3/45-1/272.3284,300315,800
2694.9369,900410,900
2-1/86-1/2108.9423,900470,900
2-1/47121.3470,100522,200
2-1/27-1/2147.9569,400632,600
2-5/88163.8630,300700,200
2-3/48-1/2182.4698,400775,900
39215.4819,000909,900
3-1/89-1/2233.2886,500984,900
3-1/410253.5961,3001,068,000
3-1/210-1/2290.71,095,3001,216,800
3-5/811314.11,184,3001,315,700
3-3/411-1/2338.71,273,1001,414,400
412383.51,435,2001,594,500
4-1/812-1/2407.01,523,4001,692,400
4-1/413433.41,618,6001,798,200
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
40592.2111123
445-1/2107.6129143
486141.3168186
526-1/2162.0192214
567180.5213237
607-1/2220.2258287
648243.8286318
688-1/2271.5317352
729320.6371413
769-1/2347.0402447
8010377.4436484
8410-1/2432.7497552
8811467.6537597
9211-1/2504.1577641
9612570.8651723
10012-1/2605.8691768
10413645.0734816

Technical Information

Specific gravity 0.98*
Melting point 284°F (140°C)
Critical temp. 150°F (65°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.09–0.12*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption 0%
UV resistance good
Wet abrasion superior
Dry abrasion superior

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

Toro™ 12x12 Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • Highest strength
  • Very low stretch
  • Lightweight
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing
  • Floats
  • Long lengths available
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Moderate UV resistance
  • Easy to inspect and repair
  • Neutrally buoyant in water

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope heavy lift slings
  • Tug vessel assist lines
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Offshore working ropes
  • Lashings

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval
  • DNV Type Approval

Vectran® 12 Strand and 12×12

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Vectran® 12 strand and 12×12 is a high strength very low stretch braided rope manufactured using Vectran LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) high modulus synthetic fiber yarns. This torque‑free rope is popular in applications when strength, low stretch, heat resistance and zero creep in fiber are required. Vectran 12 strand and 12×12 has excellent bend and flex fatigue resistance and is easily spliced using the lock-stitch type splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice.

Vectran 12 strand and 12×12 rope is typically provided with a clear polyurethane coating. Cortland’s original 12×12 construction is available on Vectran braided rope from 1-1/2″ (36 mm) diameter through 8-1/4″ (200 mm) diameter; for strengths and weights above 4″ diameter please contact Cortland.

Nominal Diameter (inches)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs)
12 Strand
0.01650.050.015056
0.0230.070.02115128
0.0450.140.08300333
0.0550.170.10415460
1/163/160.15870970
0.10.300.301,5001,670
7/6421/640.462,2502,500
1/83/8.642,8003,100
3/169/161.35,5006,100
1/43/42.18,0008,900
5/1615/163.211,70013,000
3/81-1/85.317,50019,400
7/161-1/46.121,00023,300
1/21-1/29.231,30034,800
9/161-3/411.437,90042,100
5/8215.351,40057,100
3/42-1/419.268,50076,100
7/82-3/428.392,600102,900
1333.8110,000122,000
1-1/83-1/246.0147,000163,000
1-1/43-3/452.2165,000183,000
1-5/16460.2196,000218,000
12x12 Strand
1-1/24-1/274.6221,000246,000
1-5/8594.8291,000323,000
1-3/45-1/2113.2314,000349,000
26132355,000394,000
2-1/86-1/2157428,000476,000
2-1/47176481,000534,000
2-5/88241596,000662,000
2-3/48-1/2270660,000733,000
39309780,000867,000
3-1/410377940,0001,044,000
3-5/8114681,250,0001,389,000
4125691,520,0001,689,000
Nominal Diameter (mm)Size (circ in.)Approximate Weight (kg/100m)Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes)Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes)
12 Strand
0.4190.050.010.020.03
0.5840.070.030.050.06
1.1430.140.120.140.15
1.3970.170.150.20.2
1.5883/160.220.40.4
2.5400.300.450.70.8
2.77821/640.691.01.1
33/80.91.31.4
59/161.92.52.8
63/43.13.64
815/164.85.35.9
91-1/87.97.98.8
111-1/49.19.510.6
121-1/213.714.215.8
141-3/417.017.219.1
16222.823.325.9
182-1/428.631.134.5
222-3/441.64246.7
24350.449.955.4
283-1/268.766.774
303-3/477.974.983
32489.888.998.9
12x12 Strand
364-1/2111.3100112
405141.4132147
445-1/2168.9142158
486196161179
526-1/2235194216
567263218242
648359270300
688-1/2398299333
729443354393
8010561426474
8811697567630
9612847690766

Technical Information

Specific gravity 1.40*
Melting point 625°F (329°C)
Critical temp. 300°F (149°C)
Coefficient of friction 0.12–0.15*
Elongation at break 3%–4%
Fiber water absorption <0.1%
UV resistance moderate
Wet abrasion excellent
Dry abrasion excellent

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

Vectran® 12 Strand and 12×12 Elongation chart

Features / Benefits

  • High strength
  • Low stretch
  • No creep
  • Soft hand
  • Torque free
  • Easy splicing

Applications

  • Replacement for wire rope
  • Theatrical rigging
  • Lifting slings
  • Utility winch and pulling lines
  • Recreational vehicle winch lines
  • Subsea lifting and mooring lines
  • Seismic

Certifications

  • ABS Type Approval

Zylon® / PBO

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Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) is a rigid-rod isotropic crystal polymer that is spun by a dry-jet wet spinning process.

Zylon / PBO was first developed in the 1980’s and studies suggest the mechanical strength to be more than two times stronger than any other commercialized synthetic fiber. It is also the first organic fiber whose cross-sectional strength outperforms both steel and carbon fiber. Its high creep resistance and tensile strength potentially makes Zylon / PBO as one of the strongest synthetic fibers in the overall fibers market.

The strength of ZYLON® / PBO decreases in the condition of high temperature and high humidity. To maintain its mechanical properties, the fiber should be stored free from exposure to light, high temperature and humidity.

The manufacturing costs involved with the production of Zylon / PBO are also very high, therefore PBO fibers are used mainly in demanding applications such as strength members in defense-application products.

Tensile StrengthTensile ModulusElongation at BreakDensityMoisture RegainLOIHeat Resistance*
UnitscN/dtexg/dGPacN/dtexg/dGPa%g/cm3%°C°F
ZYLON-AS (regular)37425.8115013001803.51.542686501202
ZYLON-HM (high modulus)37425.8172020002702.51.560.6686501202
p-Aramid19222.87508501092.41.454.5295501022
m-Aramid4.75.30.6512414017221.384.529400752
Steel Fiber3.542.82602902001.47.80
Carbon Fiber20233.5131014802301.51.76
PBI2.73.10.440455.6301.415415501022
Polyester891.111012515251.380.417260500

*Melting or decomposition

Features / Benefits

  • Excellent strength & modulus properties
  • Good flame resistance
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Excellent resistance to creep
  • Good chemical resistance

Disadvantages

  • Very poor UV resistance
  • Poor compressive strength
  • Strength loss in exposure to strong acids

Applications

  • Strength member
  • Defense and military applications