Samson Rope Equipment
RP-12
Round plait nylon and polyester ropes for tug and mooring service; the nylon version is published as MEG4 tails.
Description
RP-12 is Samson's round plait construction, introduced in 1981 and offered in nylon and polyester versions for tug and mooring service.
Key features
- RP-12 Nylon: firm round plait with good strength and shock-load capacity; specifications published for MEG4 tails
- RP-12 Polyester: low-elongating, high-tenacity polyester with excellent flex-fatigue life, rendering capability and positive working control; conforms to contact surfaces and is easily tuck spliced
Applications
- Exposed terminal moorings and secondary mooring lines (nylon)
- Tug and mooring lines (polyester)
Specifications
| Construction | Round plait |
|---|---|
| Fiber | Nylon or polyester |
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