Description of HMPE lifting ropes

HMPE lifting ropes feature ultra-strong fibers with high tensile strength and low weight. Their specially arranged molecular structure provides exceptional strength and abrasion resistance. These qualities make HMPE ideal for applications requiring high-performance, lightweight materials.

A same diameter of HMPE lifting ropes is stronger than steel wire rope. At the same time,  it has only 1/8 of steel wire rope’s weight which resulting more efficiency and easy handling during heaving load operation.

Features

• Stronger :with a same diameter, the strength of HMPE mooring rope is stronger than that of wire rope.
• Lower elongation: their breaking elongation is close to that of wire rope.
• Lighter: with a same strength, their weight(g/m) is only 1/8 of wire rope.
• Smaller: in the same strength, the dia. of the UHMW PE rope is 55%-60% of the nylon rope or polyester rope,45% of the polypropylene rope
• Material: UHMWPE
• Structure:12 strand
• Density: 97g/cm³
• Melting point:140℃
• Elongation: 5%
• Abrasion resistance: excellent
• UV resistance: excellent
• Chemical resistance: good
• Dry and wet conditions: wet strength equals dry strength
• Non-rotating and anti-kinking, longer service life
• Easy to handle, inspect and repair

Application

With its high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth handling and low tensile properties,  HMPE lifting ropes is the first choice for ship auxiliary ropes, offshore drilling platforms and oil tankers.

Technical Data

HMPE ropes