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CHARACTERISTICS & PROPERTIES OF SYNTHETIC FIBRES

TERYLENE,DACRON, ETC.

VINYLON,KURALON, ETC.

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYETHYLENETanikalon

MAN-MADEFIBRES NYLON,PERLON, ETC.

Polyester

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polypropylene

Polyethylene

Polyamide(synthetic)

1.38

1.30

0.91

0.95

1.14

Continuous filamentand staple, abrasionresistance second toNylon, excellentresistance tosunlight, weatheringand bacteria.

Continuous filamentand staple, resistantto abrasion andbacteria, quite goodresistance tosunlight althoughloses strength fromprolonged exposure.

Continuous filamentand film. Highstrength, toughnessand good resistanceto sunlight if UVinhibitors are used.Unaffected bychanges in relativehumidity and water.

Continuous filament,very tough, fungiresistant.

Continuous filamentand staple, resistantto abrasion andbacteria.Transparent strongfibre of circularcross-section.

Melts at 260°C,leaves hard ballsand has anaromatic smell.

Will not burnyellows at 218°Cmelts at 235°C.

Shrinks rapidlyfrom flame, curlsand melts, igniteswith difficulty.Has low meltingpoint 166°C.

Melts, shrinksand curls fromflame thensoftens at 110°C.Burns rapidly.

Will not burn.Softens at 235°C,melts at 250°C,leaves a beadand has celerysmell.

Hot caustic soda,concentratedammonia,concentratedsulphuric acid.

Concentratedmineral acids.

Bleaching agents(sodiumhypochlorite),cleaning agents(trichlorethylene).

Xylene at 93°CDeteriorates onvery longexposure tosunlight or heat.Inhibitors mayprevent this fromhappening. Hotnitric or sulphuricacids.

Phenols, strongacids,concentratedformic acid,sunlight.

Organicmineral andnitric acids,oxidisingagents, dilutealkali.

Commonsolvents andalkalis.

Most alkalisand acids,solvents andoxidisingagents.

Most acids,alkalis, grease,oil, organicsolvents andwater.

Acetone,organicsolvents,mineral and/ororganic acids.

Approx.35% ext.causesrupture.

Approx.40% ext.causesrupture inrope form.

Rope25-30%ext. causesrupture.

RopeApprox.50% ext.causesrupture.

Nylon 623-42%ext. causesrupture.

Approx.35% ext.causesrupture.

Strengthabout 55-60% of drystrength.

Same asdry.

Same asdry.

27-34%ext.causesrupture.

Wet strength equal to dry.



Wet strength approx.10% less than dry.

REACTION TO % ELONGATION

SPECIFICFIBRE CONSTITUTION DESCRIPTIONHEAT

SENSITIVITE TO RESISTANT TOGRAVITY

DRY WET

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InspectionRope should always be inspected prior to use to ensure there isno excessive wear, abrasion or cuts that could cause the rope tobreak prematurely.

Care In Use1. A coil should be suspended and the rope taken from the

outside of the coil by rotating it. In this way "turn" in the ropewill be avoided.

2. Where a proper mandrel or turntable is not available, it isadvisable to uncoil the rope from the centre of the coil. Inthis way the protective wrappings may be retained around thecoil until the complete coil has been withdrawn. For thenormal right hand lay rope ("Z" laid), uncoiling must alwaystake place in an anti-clockwise direction. (This applieswhether uncoiling from inside or outside of the coil).Clockwise uncoiling of rope will insert twist and increase thedanger of kinking.

3. Before cutting the desired length of rope, apply whippingsclose to each side of the intended cut. Failure to observe thisprecaution could easily render a cut length unsuitable for itsintended purpose because of excessive unlaying of the rope.

4. Store ropes in a well ventilated dry atmosphere away fromheat, strong sunlight and corrosive substances.

5. Avoid contact with chemicals unless the rope has beensupplied in a material resistant to a particular chemicalenvironment.

6. Don’t drag ropes over sharp, rough or dirty surfaces asabrasive particles can penetrate the rope and damage thefibres.

7. Avoid the build-up of excessive turn. Kinks cause permanentdamage and loss of strength. Work excessive turn over end ofrope. Never load rope to remove kinks.

8. Avoid knotting a rope for the purpose of forming an eye.Splice the rope in the normal manner. Knots can reduce arope’s strength by up to 50%.

9. When used on pulleys, ensure pulley diameter is at least 5times rope diameter. Furthermore, the groove profile shouldsupport approximately one third of the rope’s circumference.Incidence of rope wear and distortion will increase if thesesuggestions are not adhered to.

10. Avoid unnecessary chaffing. Protect any part of the rope incontact with sharp edges or rough bearing surfaces.

11. Never overload a rope. The load applied should never exceedthe Minimum Breaking Force, or in the case of liftingequipment, the Working Load Limit. Avoid shock loads.

CARE, HANDLING & MAINTENANCE

Three Strand Rope

Three strands twisted or laid togetherto form the rope. This construction isstill the most commonly encountered.Available in sizes 3mm diameterupwards.

Eight Strand Rope

Balance is achieved by plaiting four left hand and four right hand strands. This results in a tough, kink resistantrope providing increased flexibility wetor dry. Available in sizes 16mmdiameter and above.

12 Strand Rope

12 strand rope generally has superiorstrength to the equivalent rope in 3 or 8 strand. 12 strand rope also hasexcellent abrasian resistance, is moreflexible, does not rotate or kink and iseasy to coil and handle. 12 strand ropeis fully splicable and is available in 1 ply or 2 ply strand.

1 Ply Strand

2 Ply Strand

Swivel

Opening a new coil of small rope

FibresRight handspin on yarns

Left handtwist on strand

Right handlay on rope

Lay on rope3-Strand, Hawser

Laid Z Lay

3 Strand Rope

Method of Holding Calliper

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SUPERDAN ROPE

Because Superdan rope is manufactured fromhigh tenacity yarns, Superdan offers easyhandling, high strength and excellent abrasionresistance.

Advanced Durability

• Excellent anti-abrasion properties contributeto longer working life. (over 10% comparedto standard ropes)

• High ultra-violet light resistance.

Super Strength

• 50% better breaking strength compared toBS and ISO Standards and specifications.

• A cost effective super strength rope.

Variety of Applications

• A multi purpose rope ideal for generalindustrial, marine and commercial fishingapplications.

• An excellent rope for deep sea pot rope.

Specifications

• Material: High tenacity polyolefin fiber

• Specific Gravity: 0.94 (Float)

• Melting Point: 165°C

• Water Absorption: None

• UV Light Resistance: Good

• Abrasion Resistance: Good

Stock Code Diameter Weight Minimum Breaking Force(mm) (kgs/100m) kg kN

FPS06 6 1.75 680 6.7FPS08 8 3.0 1,200 11.8FPS09 9 3.8 1,500 14.7FPS10 10 4.5 1,800 17.7FPS12 12 6.6 2,700 26.5FPS14 14 9.1 3,600 35.3FPS16 16 11.6 4,500 44.1FPS18 18 14.9 5,800 56.9FPS20 20 17.9 6,900 67.7FPS22 22 22.0 8,400 82.4FPS24 24 26.0 9,900 97.1FPS26 26 30.6 11,500 112.8FPS28 28 35.5 13,200 129.5FPS30 30 41.1 15,000 147.2FPS32 32 46.0 16,800 164.8

FPS40 40 79.1 28,400 278.6FPS44 44 97.7 33,900 332.6FPS48 48 114.5 39,800 390.4FPS52 52 134.0 46,000 451.3FPS56 56 156.0 52,800 518.0FPS60 60 179.0 60,500 593.5FPS64 64 203.6 68,200 669.0FPS68 68 230.0 77,600 761.3FPS72 72 258.0 85,800 841.7FPS80 80 319.0 105,600 1,035.9FPS88 88 386.0 127,600 1,251.8FPS96 96 459.0 149,600 1,467.6

FPS104 104 536.0 175,600 1,722.6FPS112 112 623.0 203,700 1,998.3FPS120 120 718.0 233,800 2,293.6

8 Strand

3 Strand

FKPP1212 12 6.5 2,560 25.1FKPP1214 14 9.0 3,500 34.3FKPP1216 16 11.6 4,500 44.1FKPP1218 18 14.9 5,800 56.9FKPP1220 20 17.9 6,900 67.7FKPP1222 22 22.0 8,400 82.4FKPP1224 24 26.0 9,900 97.1FKPP1226 26 30.6 11,500 112.8FKPP1228 28 35.5 13,200 129.5FKPP1230 30 41.1 15,000 147.2FKPP1232 32 46.0 16,800 164.8

12 Strand (1 Ply)

WARNING• The minimum breaking force should never be considered as the safe

working load of the rope.

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WARNING• The minimum breaking force should never be considered as the safe working load of the rope.

ICE BLUE ROPE

Ice Blue is a high tenacity polyethylene rope with high strengthand excellent abrasion resistance (15% better breaking strengthcompared to Australian Standards). The rope is hairy which

CRAY POT ROPE - SUPERDAN


FSIB04 4 0.9 240 2.4FSIB06 6 1.8 435 4.2FSIB08 8 3.1 716 7.0FSIB10 10 4.9 1,080 10.6FSIB12 12 7.0 1,460 14.3FSIB14 14 9.6 1,650 16.2FSIB16 16 12.5 2,440 23.9FSIB18 18 15.8 2,980 29.2FSIB20 20 19.5 3,640 35.7FSIB22 22 23.7 4,310 42.3FSIB24 24 28.1 5,060 49.6FSIB26 26 32.9 5,960 58.5FSIB28 28 38.2 6,840 67.1FSIB30 30 43.9 7,850 77.0FSIB32 32 50.0 8,930 87.6


FPS06 6 1.8 680 6.7FPS08 8 3.0 1,200 11.8FPS09 9 3.8 1,500 14.7FPS10 10 4.5 1,800 17.7FPS12 12 6.6 2,700 26.5FPS14 14 9.1 3,600 35.3FPS16 16 11.6 4,500 44.1


Superdan makes an excellent Cray Pot Rope.

enables good grip and has high ultra-violet light resistancemaking it useful in numerous applications in the fishing andmarine industries and also for lashing and general purpose use.

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NYLON ROPE

Nylon rope has twice the strength of natural fibre ropes such asManila. It also has high elongation (under load) when comparedto other synthetic ropes. The high energy absorption under shockand good abrasion resistance make Nylon rope an excellent


FNY10 10 6.2 2,130 20.9FNY12 12 8.9 3,040 29.8FNY14 14 12.2 4,180 41.0FNY16 16 15.8 5,380 52.8FNY18 18 20.0 6,880 67.5FNY20 20 24.5 8,450 82.9FNY22 22 30.0 10,400 102.0FNY24 24 35.5 12,300 120.7FNY26 26 42.0 14,500 142.2FNY28 28 48.5 16,200 159.0FNY30 30 55.5 18,300 179.5FNY32 32 63.0 20,600 202.0

3 Strand

FNY40 40 99.0 34,000 333.5FNY44 44 120.0 40,500 397.3FNY48 48 142.0 47,500 466.0FNY52 52 166.0 55,000 539.5FNY56 56 193.0 62,500 613.1FNY60 60 221.0 70,500 691.6FNY64 64 252.0 80,000 784.8

8 Strand

FKNY1212 12 9.5 3,580 35.1FKNY1214 14 12.9 4,800 47.1 FKNY1216 16 16.8 6,100 59.8 FKNY1218 18 20.0 7,400 72.6 FKNY1220 20 27.8 10,300 101.0 FKNY1222 22 33.7 12,500 122.6 FKNY1224 24 36.0 13,400 131.5 FKNY1226 26 43.4 16,100 157.9 FKNY1228 28 50.3 18,700 183.5 FKNY1230 30 51.7 19,200 188.4FKNY1232 32 58.8 21,900 214.8 FKNY1234 34 66.4 24,700 242.3

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choice for the marine industry and it is used extensively formooring lines, tow lines, commercial fishing applications, utilityrope and in leisure marine.

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SUPERFLEX ROPE

Due to a technically reinforced composition of high tenacitySuperdan and polyester yarns, Superflex has superior strengthwhen compared with a Superdan rope. This when combinedwith unique double construction cover yarns, provides superiorabrasion resistance when compared to conventional constructed ropes.

This has been verified through frequent and repeated use inmooring applications.


FPSF2408 24 33.5 12,500 122.6FPSF2808 28 46.0 16,600 162.8FPSF3208 32 59.5 21,300 208.9FPSF3608 36 74.2 26,500 260.0FPSF4008 40 91.5 32,000 313.9FPSF4408 44 109.0 38,000 372.8FPSF4508 45 114.0 40,000 392.4FPSF4808 48 132.0 44,000 431.6FPSF5208 52 150.0 51,000 500.3FPSF5608 56 179.0 59,000 578.8FPSF6008 60 200.5 67,000 657.3FPSF6408 64 226.0 75,000 735.8FPSF6808 68 254.0 84,000 824.0FPSF7208 72 284.0 94,000 922.1FPSF8008 80 349.0 114,000 1,118.3FPSF8808 88 420.0 138,000 1,353.8FPSF9608 96 500.0 163,000 1,599.0

FPSF11208 112 674.0 221,000 2,166.0FPSF12008 120 774.0 253,000 2,481.9

8 Strand

FPSF36 36 74.2 27,800 272.7FPSF40 40 91.5 33,600 329.6 FPSF44 44 109.0 40,000 392.4 FPSF48 48 132.0 46,200 453.2 FPSF52 52 150.0 53,600 525.8 FPSF56 56 179.0 62,000 608.2 FPSF60 60 200.5 70,500 691.6 FPSF64 64 226.0 79,000 775.0 FPSF68 68 254.0 88,500 868.2 FPSF72 72 284.0 99,000 971.2FPSF80 80 349.0 120,000 1,177.2 FPSF88 88 420.0 145,000 1,422.4 FPSF96 96 500.0 172,000 1,687.3

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Specifications

• Superdan and Polyester fibre

• Specific Gravity: 0.99 (Float)

• Melting Point: 165°C/265°C

• Water Absorption: 0-1%

• Elongation at break: 18-20%

• This unique composition and construction produces a ropewith extreme low elongation whilst maintaining stabilityand safety when the rope is overloaded. In addition,Superflex retains its properties even after long periodsunderwater.

• High ultra-violet stabilization.

• Popular applications are mooring, towing and anchor lines

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SUPERMAX UHMWPE ROPES

SuperMax is the latest development of ultra high molecular weightpolyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre braided rope. SuperMax has thestrongest tensile strength per weight and is stronger than wire

Specifications

• Melting point: 150°C

• Specific Gravity: 0.97 (Floats)



• UV resistance: Good

Diameter Weight Minimum Breaking Forcemm kgs/100m tonnes kN

6 2.3 4.2 41.28 3.9 6.7 65.79 4.8 8.4 82.3

10 5.9 10.8 105.911 7.8 13.6 133.212 9.5 16.5 161.914 12.8 22.0 215.816 16.0 27.5 269.818 20.8 35.0 343.320 25.5 41.5 407.122 30.5 50.0 490.524 35.8 58.0 569.026 41.0 66.0 647.428 46.5 74.0 725.930 52.0 81.5 799.532 57.0 88.5 868.234 62.5 96.0 941.736 68.0 104.0 1,020.238 74.0 112.0 1,098.740 84.0 127.0 1,245.842 93.0 140.0 1,373.444 102.0 152.0 1,491.146 111.0 165.0 1,618.648 121.0 179.0 1,755.950 131.0 193.0 1,893.352 141.0 206.0 2,020.856 163.0 236.0 2,315.160 175.0 252.0 2,472.064 200.0 282.0 2,766.368 226.0 316.0 3,099.972 254.0 348.0 3,413.880 313.0 422.0 4,139.788 379.0 503.0 4,934.396 451.0 588.0 5,768.1

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Applications

• Mooring Lines

• Anchor Lines

• Towing Rope

• Heavy Winch Rope

• Tug Rope

Characteristics

• Maximum strength to weight ratio, strengthis comparable to steel wire rope

• Very low elongation

• Longer life and easy handling

• Superior abrasion resistance

• Non-kinking and non-rotational

• Easy to splice

rope of the same diameter (approximately 12% the weight of wire rope). SuperMax has a unique coating and the special heattreatment process enhances its anti-abrasion characteristics.

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SUPERMAX PLUS

SuperMax Plus consists of SuperMax (UHMWPE) braidedrope core and Polyester fibre braided jacket. Thiscombination offers non-rotating and anti-kinkingcharacteristics while maintaining extremely high breakingloads. The braided jacket provides superior abrasionresistance, round shape and protects the SuperMax 12 strand rope core from foreign matter.

• Material: Inside-UHMWPE, Outside-Polyester fibre

• Melting point: 150°C / 265°C



• UV resistance: Good

Characteristics

• High strength

• Lowest elongation

• Suitable for dry or wet applications as there is no loss of strength when wet

• Very good abrasion ressisance due to addition of braided polyester jacket

• Non-kinking and non-rotational

• Longer life and easy handling

Applications

• Mooring Lines

• Anchor Lines

• Towing Rope

• Heavy Winch Rope

• Tug Rope

Diameter Weight Minimum Breaking Forcemm kgs/100m tonnes kN

8 3.7 2.9 28.410 4.8 4.2 41.212 7.3 6.7 65.714 9.7 10.8 105.916 14.2 16.5 161.918 17.8 22.0 215.820 21.8 27.5 269.822 30.6 35.0 343.324 36.1 41.5 407.126 43.5 54.0 530.328 50.0 63.0 618.630 54.2 68.0 667.732 64.0 74.0 726.634 71.8 84.0 824.836 78.9 93.0 913.238 86.1 102.0 1,002.040 94.8 114.0 1,119.042 104.6 127.0 1,247.044 111.0 135.0 1,326.048 137.0 165.0 1,620.052 160.0 195.0 1,915.056 183.0 230.0 2,258.060 205.0 263.0 2,583.064 236.0 308.0 3,024.068 264.0 345.0 3,388.072 295.0 380.0 3,731.076 331.0 429.0 4,213.080 359.0 458.0 4,497.088 421.0 540.0 5,303.096 511.0 626.0 6,147.0

104 598.0 745.0 7,316.0112 694.0 833.0 8,180.0120 786.0 955.0 9,378.0

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POLYETHYLENE ROPE



FPE04D 4 0.8 200 1.96FPE06D 6 1.8 400 3.92FPE08D 8 3.3 700 6.86FPE10D 10 4.9 1,100 10.7FPE12D 12 7.2 1,500 15.1FPE14D 14 9.5 2,100 20.5FPE16D 16 12.8 2,800 27.5FPE18D 18 16.1 3,500 34.0FPE20D 20 20.0 4,300 41.9FPE22D 22 24.3 5,100 49.8FPE24D 24 29.5 6,100 59.8FPE26D 26 32.8 6,900 68.0FPE28D 28 39.3 8,200 80.5FPE30D 30 46.0 9,500 93.0FPE32D 32 52.5 10,700 105.0

Polyethylene rope has positive buoyancy (floats) and its tensilestrength remains the same dry or wet. Polyethylene rope isslightly heavier than Polypropylene rope and it has lower breakingstrength compared to a high tenacity Polypropylene rope such as

Nobles Double Braid Polyester rope is manufactured from an openweave braided polyester core with a tightly woven braid polyestercover. The core and cover work together in unison throughimproved "Fibre Orientation" achieved by positioning the fibres



FRB06 6 2.5 700 6.9FRB08 8 4.2 1,450 14.2FRB10 10 8.0 2,450 24.0FRB12 12 12.6 3,200 31.4FRB14 14 13.4 4,200 41.2FRB16 16 16.1 4,800 47.1

DOUBLE BRAID POLYESTER ROPE

Superdan. Polyethylene ropes generally have superior abrasionresistance to Polypropylene rope however. Polyethylene rope iscommonly used in commercial fishing and industrial applications.

of the braid to run as close as possible to parrallel with the forcealong the rope. Nobles Double Braid Polyester rope is available in varying reel lengths and varying fleck colour combinations.Fibre Ropes


Combination rope has the same construction as wire rope.However, each steel wire strand is covered with Polypropyleneyarn, which contributes to the rope having high tenacity withgood abrasion resistance. The rope is easy to handle and securestight knots.

The rope is widely used in the commercial fishing industry intrawling, towing, mooring, anchor lines and netting applications.

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COMBINATION ROPE

Diameter Construction Approx. Weight Minimum Breaking Force(mm) (kgs/100m) (kg) (kN)

10 6 x 6 11 2,100 20.612 6 x 6 13 2,600 25.514 6 x 8 21 3,600 35.516 6 x 8 27 4,500 44.118 6 x 8 35 5,500 54.020 6 x 8 44 6,900 67.722 6 x 8 59 9,700 95.224 6 x 8 70 11,000 107.926 6 x 8 83 12,700 124.628 6 x 8 95 14,000 137.3

Diameter Approximate Weight Minimum Breaking Force(mm) (kgs/100m) (kg) (kN)

10 15 2,600 25.512 19 3,100 30.414 28 4,650 45.616 37 6,200 60.818 46 7,600 74.620 58 9,700 95.222 88 14,200 139.324 104 17,100 167.726 117 19,000 186.428 133 21,600 211.930 154 25,000 245.332 178 29,100 285.5

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Nobles range of playground rope meets the needs of playgroundmanufacturers. The combination ropes are suitable for use inclimbers in playgrounds and amusement parks. The colorfulcombination ropes are offered in a variety of different dimensionsand colours. Custom manufactured ropes are available onrequest.

PP-multi rope is the most common fiber for playgroundcombination rope. It offers a cost-effective solution whileproviding excellent abrasion and UV resistance, while Nylon offerssuperior durability with a braided cover that resists vandalism.

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PLAYGROUND ROPE



16 21 2,200 21.6

Playground Combination Rope with PP Multi Fibres 4 x 10


16 26 3,300 32.418 34 4,300 42.2

Playground Combination Rope with PP Multi Fibres 6 x 8 + FC


16 29 3,300 32.418 38 4,300 42.2

Playground Combination Rope with Nylon Fibres 6 x 8 + FC


16 39 5,250 51.518 49 6,500 63.8

Playground Combination Rope with Nylon Fibres 6 x 8 + IWRC

Available colours: Blue, Black, Yellow, Red & Green




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