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Phillystran Polyester Ropes

High tenacity, large filament polyester rope in 7-strand wire-lay construction with an overbraid of the same fiber, for marine, military and industrial use.

Description

Phillystran polyester ropes are manufactured from large filament, high tenacity polyester fiber. Selected yarn finishes combined with top grade polyester in a 7-strand wire-lay construction give properties that Phillystran states are superior to conventional polyester ropes, and the 7-strand core is protected by an overbraid of the same fiber. According to Phillystran, the ropes exceed the fatigue life of conventional rope and are more durable than nylon or aramid fiber products.

Key features

  • Constructions 7x19 and 7x36
  • Specific gravity 1.38; elongation 8.6%
  • Excellent UV and chemical resistance, good abrasion resistance
  • White with orange marker yarn

Applications

  • Marine, military and industrial uses where moderate elasticity is useful but strength, durability and dimensional stability are essential

Specifications

FiberHigh tenacity polyester
Construction7x19, 7x36
Specific gravity1.38
UV resistanceexcellent
Abrasion resistancegood
Chemical resistanceexcellent
Elongation8.6%
Colourwhite
Marker yarnorange

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