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Polysteel Rope
Polysteel Rope in a range of thicknesses including 12mm Polysteel rope.
Especially ideal for agricultural and marine applications including mooring pendants, lines, fishing nets, potting rope and towing.
Polysteel rope specs indicate that it is tough, durable and considerably stronger than conventional Polypropylene & Polyethylene.
Available in white with red fleck Polysteel and green with red fleck Polysteel.
Key properties at a glance:
- Excellent UV and abrasion resistance
- Rot, mildew & water resistant
- 40% stronger than standard Polypropylene
- Lightweight, tough & durable
- Floats and does not absorb water
- No loss of strength when wet
- Made in Europe
Related: Leaded Polysteel, Nylon, Commercial Fishing, Floating Rope
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Polysteel Rope Technical Details
Diameter / Weight / Break load – Green/Red & Floaty (White/Red)
| Diameter |
Weight p/220m (kg) Green/Red |
Break load (kg)* Green/Red |
Weight p/220m (kg) Floaty White/Red |
Break load (kg)* Floaty White/Red |
| 6mm | 3.6 | 690 | – | – |
| 8mm | 6.1 | 1,193 | – | – |
| 10mm | 9.5 | 1,836 | 10 | 1,836 |
| 12mm | 14 | 2,591 | 14.5 | 2,591 |
| 14mm | 18.5 | 3,468 | 19.5 | 3,468 |
| 16mm | 25 | 4,437 | 26 | 4,437 |
| 18mm | 31 | 5,559 | – | – |
| 20mm | 38 | 6,752 | – | – |
| 22mm | 46 | 8,068 | – | – |
| 24mm | 55 | 9,466 | – | – |
| 28mm | 75 | 12,546 | – | – |
| 32mm | 97 | 16,014 | – | – |
| 36mm | 124 | 19,788 | – | – |
| 40mm | 152 | 23,868 | – | – |
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48mm (twisted 8 strand) |
218 | 39,270 | – | – |
*Break load for indication purposes only. Not test certified. Break loads will also lower as a result of splicing and knotting.
Resistance
| Resistance | Description |
| UV resistance | High |
| Abrasion resistance | High |
| Rot and mould | Yes |
| Chemical | Resistant to most acids and alkalis |
Properties
| Properties | Description |
| Construction | Twisted 3-strand. Manufactured from extruded filaments |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Quality certified | ISO 9002 |
| Appearance | Green or white with red flecks. High visibility and synthetic appearance |
| Feel | Hard, smooth, slippy surface |
| Handling | Lightweight (lighter than Nylon) & superior handling. Softens with use |
| Density | 0.94 |
| Strength (dry) | Excellent tensile strength. Approx. 40% stronger than Polypropylene rope |
| Strength (wet) | Same as when dry. No loss of strength |
| Shock absorbency | High: excellent |
| Elongation at break load | Low |
| Stretch (elasticity) | Low |
| Creep | Susceptible to creep over time |
| Performance in water | Floats. Does not absorb water. No weakening |
| Melting point | 85°C |
| Biodegradable | No |
| Storage | Wet or dry environments |
| Can be spliced? | Yes – easily |