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| Price | negotiated |
| MOQ | 1000m |
| Delivery Time | 15working days |
| Brand | Florescence |
| Place of Origin | China |
| Certification | CCS |
| Model Number | UHMWPE Rope |
| Packaging Details | woven bags |
| Payment Terms | T/T,Western Union |
| Supply Ability | 100000m |
| Payment Term | by T/T | Place of Origin | China |
| Size | 6mm-96mm | Abrasion Resistance | High |
| Packaging Details | woven bags | Color | Blue, Black, Red, Orange |
| Fiber | uhmwpe fiber | Model Number | UHMWPE Rope |
| Supply Ability | 100000m | Feature | Anti-uv |
| Certification | CCS | Name | UHMWPE Rope |
| Brand Name | Florescence | Payment Terms | T/T,Western Union |
| Packing | Woven bags | Price | negotiated |
| Delivery Time | 15working days | Minimum Order Quantity | 1000m |
| Length/Coil | 220m/200m | Structure | 12 Strands Braided |
| Low Elongation | Yes | Application | Marine Towing |
A 12-strand UHMWPE rope is constructed from 12 individual braided strands that are themselves made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers. This construction creates a hollow, flexible, and perfectly round rope with a smooth, non-twisting finish. It is the modern, super-strong replacement for steel cable and other heavy-duty synthetic ropes in critical applications.
1. Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio:
The defining feature. UHMWPE fiber is up to 15 times stronger than steel wire of the same weight and floats on water.
A rope with a diameter of just 10mm (3/8") can have a breaking strength exceeding 50,000 lbs (22,700 kg).
2. Extremely Low Stretch & High Cut Resistance:
Exhibits minimal elongation (typically 1.5-3% at breaking load), making it ideal for precision lifting, rigging, and towing where load stability is critical.
The polyethylene material offers very high abrasion and cut resistance compared to other synthetics like nylon or polyester.
3. 12-Strand Braided Construction Benefits:
Flexibility & Handleability: Much more supple and easier to handle, coil, and splice than comparable 8-strand or double-braided ropes.
Splicing Friendly: The hollow, single-braid construction allows for relatively easy eye splicing (using a "buried taper" or "locked brummel" splice), creating extremely strong, permanent, and neat terminations.
Non-Rotating: Under load, it has minimal torque, which is crucial for lifting applications to prevent spinning loads.
Smooth Surface: Provides excellent grip in hands, winch drums, and fairleads.
4. Superior Environmental Resistance:
UV Resistant: Highly resistant to degradation from sunlight.
Chemical & Moisture Resistant: Impervious to water, seawater, and most chemicals. It does not absorb water, so its weight and strength remain constant when wet.
Temperature Tolerant: Performs well in a wide range of temperatures (from about -150°F to +180°F / -100°C to +80°C).
5. Safety & Durability:
Non-Conductive: Unlike steel, it is dielectric, making it safe for use near electrical hazards.
Predictable Failure: Unlike steel which can snap violently, UHMWPE rope typically parts with less catastrophic whip-back, though all high-tension failures are dangerous.
Long Service Life: With proper care, it lasts significantly longer than steel cable in harsh environments (no rust) and outperforms other synthetics in abrasion resistance.
