WHY NYLON FOR MOORING APPLICATIONS？
Nylon ropes are widely recognized for their high elasticity and excellent ability to absorb dynamic loads during marine mooring operations.
Compared to low-elongation materials such as HMPE or steel wire rope, nylon mooring ropes can significantly reduce peak forces generated by waves, vessel movement, and sudden tension changes.
Thanks to their superior shock absorption performance, nylon ropes help improve operational safety, reduce snap-back intensity, and minimize stress on mooring equipment.
This makes them an ideal choice for applications requiring reliable energy absorption, including ship mooring, offshore operations, tug towing, and harbor use.
With excellent fatigue resistance and durable performance in harsh marine environments, nylon mooring ropes are widely used as dependable solutions for dynamic and heavy-duty mooring systems.
KEY ADVANTAGES
High elongation for shock absorption
Nylon’s high elongation allows it to absorb sudden loads and reduce impact forces, making it ideal for dynamic mooring conditions.
Strong and durable construction
By stretching under tension, nylon helps minimize peak loads on both the rope and mooring equipment.
Excellent abrasion resistance
Performs reliably under repeated cyclic loading, suitable for long-term marine use.
Long service life in marine environments
Offers higher strength than PP rope, making it suitable for medium-duty marine and industrial applications.
APPLICATIONS
Marine Mooring & Dock Lines
Reliable mooring performance for vessels, docks, and marine terminals.
Harbor & Port Operations
Designed for daily port handling and heavy-duty mooring operations.
Fishing & Aquaculture
Suitable for fishing vessels, nets, cages, and aquaculture systems.
General Marine Utility
Versatile rope solution for various marine and onboard applications.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Structure: 3- strand / 8-strand / 12-strand
- Density: >1.0 (Sinks)
- Elongation: 15%-25%
- Strength: high
- Diameter: 20mm – 160mm
- Abrasion resistance: good
- UV resistance: good
- Standard: ISO / OCIMF
NYLON ROPE DATA SHEET
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| Size | Weight | MBL(Unspliced) | LDBF(Spliced) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia.mm | Cir.inch | g/m | kgs/220m | kN | ton | kN | ton |
| 24 | 3 | 355 | 78 | 114 | 11.6 | 103 | 10.5 |
| 28 | 3-1/2 | 485 | 107 | 156 | 15.9 | 140 | 14.3 |
| 32 | 4 | 630 | 139 | 211 | 21.5 | 190 | 19.4 |
| 36 | 4-1/2 | 830 | 183 | 266 | 27.2 | 239 | 24.4 |
| 40 | 5 | 1000 | 220 | 315 | 32.1 | 284 | 28.9 |
| 44 | 5-1/2 | 1210 | 266 | 375 | 38.3 | 338 | 34.4 |
| 48 | 6 | 1430 | 315 | 450 | 46 | 405 | 41.3 |
| 50 | 6-1/4 | 1535 | 338 | 484 | 49.3 | 436 | 44.4 |
| 52 | 6-1/2 | 1680 | 370 | 529 | 54 | 476 | 48.6 |
| 56 | 7 | 2010 | 442 | 603 | 61.5 | 543 | 55.4 |
| 60 | 7-1/2 | 2260 | 497 | 676 | 69 | 608 | 62.1 |
| 64 | 8 | 2520 | 554 | 756 | 77.1 | 680 | 69.4 |
| 68 | 8-1/2 | 2860 | 629 | 858 | 87.6 | 772 | 78.8 |
| 70 | 8-3/4 | 3020 | 664 | 900 | 91.8 | 810 | 82.7 |
| 72 | 9 | 3300 | 726 | 957 | 97.7 | 861 | 87.9 |
| 75 | 9-3/8 | 3460 | 761 | 1003 | 102.4 | 903 | 92.1 |
| 80 | 10 | 4030 | 887 | 1189 | 121.3 | 1070 | 109.2 |
| 85 | 10-5/8 | 4450 | 979 | 1326 | 135.3 | 1193 | 121.8 |
| 88 | 11 | 4780 | 1052 | 1424 | 145.4 | 1282 | 130.8 |
| 90 | 11-1/4 | 4990 | 1098 | 1487 | 151.7 | 1338 | 136.6 |
| 96 | 12 | 5690 | 1252 | 1701 | 173.6 | 1531 | 156.2 |
| 100 | 12-1/2 | 6160 | 1355 | 1830 | 186.7 | 1647 | 168.1 |
| 104 | 13 | 6660 | 1465 | 1918 | 195.7 | 1726 | 176.1 |
| 112 | 14 | 7720 | 1698 | 2239 | 228.4 | 2015 | 205.6 |
| 120 | 15 | 8870 | 1951 | 2501 | 255.2 | 2251 | 229.7 |
NYLON VS LOW ELONGATION ROPES
| Feature | Nylon Rope | HMPE Rope |
|---|---|---|
| Elongation | High | Very low |
| Energy absorption | Excellent | Limited |
| Peak load control | Very good | Poor |
| Handling | Moderate | Easy |
| Weight | Heavier | Lightweight |
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROPE MATTERS
Using low-elongation ropes in dynamic conditions can lead to high peak loads and increased risk.
Nylon rope provides a safer alternative by absorbing energy and reducing stress on mooring systems.
WHY CHOOSE US
Consistent production quality
Custom sizes and configurations available
Reliable supply capacity
Experience in marine rope manufacturing
Get the Right Balance for Your Application
- Tell us your requirements and we will recommend the most suitable rope solution.
CERTIFIED FOR MARINE USE
Qualified Premium Mooring Rope
Boyuan Rope is a professional mooring rope manufacturer. And our products meet third-party certifications.
Our certificates include: ISO 9001, BV, SGS, CCS, DNV, ABS, LR, etc.
AVAILABLE STRUCTURE
3 Strand
8 strand
