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Euroflex

8-strand plaited soft rope for mooring and towing in shipping and offshore, developed for higher strength at smaller diameters.

Description

EUROFLEX was developed in response to industry demand for mooring and towing ropes with higher strength and smaller diameters. Its handling properties, softness and flexibility, combined with high energy absorption capability and abrasion resistance, suit it to mooring and towing in both shipping and offshore operations.

Key features

  • 8-strand plaited construction
  • Specific gravity 1.14; TCLL value 79.6%; elongation 8%
  • Water absorption < 0.5%; melting point approx. 329 °F / 509 °F (165 °C / 265 °C)
  • Very good abrasion resistance; good UV and chemical resistance
  • White with yellow marker yarn

Applications

  • Ship mooring and towing
  • Offshore mooring and towing operations

Specifications

Construction8 strand plaited
Specific gravity1.14
TCLL value79,6 %
UV resistancegood
Abrasion resistancevery good
Chemical resistancegood
Water absorption< 0.5%
Melting pointapprox. 329 °F / 509 °F (165 °C / 265 °C)
Elongation8%
ColourWhite
Marker yarnYellow

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