HMPE 12 Strand

Technical Information:

• Material: Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
• Specific Gravity: 0.98 (Floats)
• Stretch Elongation at Breaking Point: 3 to 4%
• Moisture Absorbency: Negligible
• Effect Of Heat: Integrity degradation over 150° F. Melts at 290°F
• Effect Of Acids: Unaffected
• Effect Of Alkalis: Unaffected
• Effect Of Organic Solvents: Unaffected. Should not be bleached. Effect Of Sunlight: Loses some strength after prolonged exposure. Effect Of Age: Excellent resistance
• Resistance to Mildew: Not attacked
• Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
• Identification: Floats. Very fine, very slippery fiber.
• Most sizes 1-1/4" and below are in stock, diameters 1-1/2" - 12" are available via special order, please call for details.

Key Features:

• Extremely high strength to weight ratio
• Floats
• High flex fatigue and wear resistance
• Low stretch
• Spliceable
• Typical Applications:
• Wire rope replacement
• Tow line/Mooring line
• Utility

Color:

• Blue (Stock)
• Orange (Stock for some sizes)
• Orange w/ Black Stripe (Stock for some sizes)
• Black (Stock for some sizes)
• Hi-Vis Yellow
• Hi-Vis Green
• (Other colors available)