Teijin Technora
AmSteel™-Blue (Master
Pull)
Product: 830 Samthane™ Coated
Synthetic fiber and rope design and processing technology have continuously made major
strides in development to create synthetic rope products that constantly surpass
previously established plateaus of performance. The development of ultra high molecular
weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and our tension-set processing procedure has created an
added plus to the continuing replacement of wire rope and its associated disadvantages.
Based on our processing improvements and the final rope's performance characteristics we
are re-naming Spectron 12 Plus to AmSteel®-Blue which is more reflective of The American
Group and the rope's performance.
AmSteel®-Blue is the latest development of UHMWPE fiber in a twelve-strand braided
rope utilizing tension-set Parallay® design with our proprietary blue Samthane™
urethane coating. This twelve-strand braided rope yields the maximum in strength to weight
ratio and is stronger than wire rope constructions - yet it floats. The other major
advantage AmSteel®-Blue offers is it also has the best flex-fatigue and wear resistance
compared to products made of HMWPE or post-drawn HMWPE fibers. The product's light weight,
flexibility, and fast, easy splicing make it truly a unique product.
| Characteristics: |
Applications: |
- Maximum strength to weight ratio
- Lowest stretch twelve-strand
- Highest wear and flex-fatigue life
- Non-rotational
- Floats
- Fast and easy to splice
- 40% to 50% stronger than AmSteel™
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- Mooring Lines
- Tug Assist Lines
- Face and Wing Wires
- Seismic Tow Lines
- Winch Lines
- Pulling Lines
- Specialty Rigging Lines
- Wire Rope Replacement
|
Fiber Content: UHMWPE Fiber
Elastic Elongation at Percentage of Break Strength:
10% |
20% |
30% |
0.44 |
0.62 |
0.79 |
Specific Gravity: .98 (floats)
Water Absorption Fiber: None
Dia. Inch |
Dia. MM |
Circ. Inch |
Circ. MM |
Lbs. per 100 Ft. |
Kg per 100M |
Avg. Strength |
Min. Strength |
Lbs. |
Kg |
Lbs. |
Kg. |
5/16" |
8 |
1" |
24 |
2.7 |
3.9 |
13,700 |
6,214 |
12,330 |
5,593 |
3/8" |
9 |
1-1/8" |
27 |
3.7 |
5.5 |
20,445 |
9,274 |
18,401 |
8,346 |
7/16" |
11 |
1-1/4" |
33 |
4.2 |
6.3 |
23,925 |
10,852 |
21,533 |
9,767 |
Tech 12™-Blue (X-Line?)
Product:847 Samthane™ Coated
Tech 12™ is a twelve-strand single braid of Technora® fiber with Samthane™
urethane coating. The product has higher strength and lower stretch than other products
constructed of other types of high modulus aramid fibers. The Samthane™ coating
creates enhanced wear resistance but allows very fast splicing capability. Tech 12™
has extremely good heat resistance and flex fatigue service life. Its extremely high
strength and low stretch offer the opportunity of replacing wire rope in static
applications.
| Characteristics: |
Applications: |
- Negligible creep/cold flow
- High strength and low stretch
- Excellent wear and flexbility
- High heat resistance
- Excellent dielectric properties
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- Specialty Rigging Lines
- Fiber Optic Pulling Lines
- Deep Water Lift Lines
- High Strength Heat Resistant Slings
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Fiber Content: Technora® Fiber
Elastic Elongation at Percentage of Break Strength:
10% |
20% |
30% |
0.63 |
0.96 |
1.2 |
Specific Gravity: 1.39 (does not float)
Water Absorption Fiber: None
Dia. Inch |
Dia. MM |
Lbs. per 100 Ft. |
Kg per 100M |
Avg. Strength |
Min. Strength |
Lbs. |
Kg |
Lbs. |
Kg. |
5/16" |
8 |
3.2 |
4.8 |
13,000 |
5,897 |
11,700 |
5,307 |
3/8" |
9 |
4.3 |
6.4 |
18,000 |
8,165 |
16,200 |
7,348 |
7/16" |
11 |
6.7 |
10.0 |
28,000 |
12,701 |
25,200 |
11,431 |
Information from Samson Rope Technologies (Marine & Industrial
12-Strand)
Plasma 12 Strand (UHMWPE) from Cortland Cable
5/16" (8mm), 2.5 lbs/100ft, Minimum Tensile Strength 11,700 lbs.
3/8" (9mm), 3.7 lbs/100ft, Minimum Tensile Strength 17,500 lbs.
Specific gravity: 0.98
Melting point: 284º F (140º C)
Critical temp: 150º F (65º C)
Coefficient of friction: 0.09-0.12
Elongation at break: 4-5%
Fiber water absorption: 0%
UV resistance: moderate
Web abrasion: superior
Dry abrasion: superior
Amsteel Blue, 830 Samthane Coated, UMMWPE
5/16" (8mm), 2.7 lbs/100ft, Ave. Strength 13,700 lbs., Min. Strength 12,330 lbs.
3/8" (9mm), 3. 7 lbs/100ft, Ave. Strength 20,445 lbs., Min. Strength 18,401 lbs.
Specific Gravity: 0.98 (floats)
Elastic Elongation at Percentage of Break Strength: 10%/0.44, 20%/0.62, 30%/0.79