fibre rope catalogue - marlev
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Fibre Rope Catalogue
Drawing from a background of long standing experience and
technology, Bridon is an acknowledged world leader in the
design, manufacture, development and supply of fibre rope.
Recognising the demanding environments of the marine and
offshore industry - Bridon offers a full and comprehensive range
of specialist fibre rope products and engineered solutions
specifically designed to meet these demands.
Specialist fibre rope solutions
02 BRIDON Fibre
Bridon - the world’s leading specialistin the manufacture of wire and ropesolutions for the most demanding
applications, delivering reassurancethrough unrivalled experience.
ContentsIntroduction...................................... 2-3
Product Selection..............................4-8
Products..........................................9-26
Technical Information....................27-30
Quality and Service ............................30
After Sales & Rigging Service ............30
Contacts ............................................31
ISO 9001
Bridon operates quality managementsystems which comply with the
requirements of EN ISO 9001:2000.These systems are assessedand registered by accredited
certification bodies.
ISO 14001
Bridon operates environmentalmanagement systems which, where
required by legislation or risk, complywith the requirements of EN ISO
14001:2004 and are assessed andregistered by accredited
certification bodies.
03
All statements, technical information and recommendationscontained herein are believed to be reliable, but no guarantee isgiven as to their accuracy and/or completeness. The user mustdetermine the suitability of the product for his own particularpurpose, either alone or in combination with other products andshall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith.
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy in thecontent of the tables, the information contained in this cataloguedoes not form part of any contract.
BRIDON Fibre
Product Selection
04
Harbour, Escort & Ocean TowingThe role of the tug's towline is sometimes underestimated yet it is the vital element that provides the connection in any tow.Bridon have built a world class reputation in this industry and have developed an unrivalled portfolio of towing products tomeet the exacting demands of today's world-wide tug boat operator. No two towing operations are the same, which is whyrope selection is critical. Bridon's experience ensures that you can select the optimum rope solution for your particularoperation. Working closely with towing operators Bridon provide engineered solutions for today's requirements andtomorrows's challenges.
12 Strand Steelite / Steelite Xtra Roundline
• Easily spliced• Torque balanced construction• Compact circular construction
(See page 9)
12 Strand Roundline Polyester
• Excellent grip characteristics• Fibre blend maximises resistance to fusion• Easy to splice
(See page 14)
12 Strand Roundline Nylon
• Excellent grip characteristics• Fibre blend maximises resistance to fusion• Easy to splice
(See page 15)
Steelite / Steelite Xtra• High strength efficiency• Balanced construction• Loadbearing cores protected by a Braided jacket
(See page 8)
BRIDON Fibre
Polyester
• High strength efficiency• Balanced construction• Loadbearing cores protected by a Braided jacket
(See page 10)
Products also suitable for this application areBridon Superline Nylon (See page 12)
Viking Braidline Nylon (See page 13)
Hypamix (See page 20)
Supermix (See page 21)
Product Selection
05BRIDON Fibre
Mooring Applications
Exploration Drilling RigsSpecialist Fibre MODU Tethers
Bridon Superline offers the highest strength to weight ratio facilitating a lightweight anchoring solution. The constructionincorporates an increased thickness braided jacket to provide a level of protection for improved handling performance.
Polyester (MODU)(See page 24)
Steelite Xcel(See page 26)
Material grade can be selected for optimum application performance
Floating Production Mooring SystemsBridon’s specialist fibre tethers and high strength steel cables for permanent mooring of floating production facilities offer arange of properties to ensure the suitable solution for your specific requirements - system type, location, water depth,field life etc.
Bridon’s in house engineering expertise can provide custom designed connection hardware. Our dedicated projectmanagement team will oversee all aspects of your mooring system project including but not limited to design, manufacture,QA & QC requirements, shipping & handling of large package weights, on site installation and handling advice.
Polyester (Permanent Moorings)
Bridon Superline is a torsionally balanced construction and the polyestermaterial grades offer the highest strength to weight ratio for the permanentmooring solution. The inclusion of a particle filter layer to limit the ingress ofabrasive particles and a marine finish on load bearing elements to enhanceresistance to yarn on yarn abrasion ensures long term performance for fieldlives in excess of 20 years.(See page 25)
Product Selection
Ship MooringWith the continuing increase in size and tonnage, the requirements of today’s mooring lines have become even more exacting.
Selecting the correct mooring line is critical in terms of performance and safety. To enable the operator to find the optimummooring solution, Bridon offer a comprehensive range of premium products that can satisfy the requirements of any vessel.
Steelite / Steelite Xtra
• High strength efficiency• Balanced construction• Loadbearing cores protected by a Braided jacket
(See page 8)
Flexiline 6-Strand
• Robust 6 strand construction• Good shape retension and spooling characteristics• Excellent abrasion resistance• Excellent for use on tension winches.
(See page 16)
TQ12
• 12 strand roundline profile giving improved abrasion characteristics• Increased service lifetime over conventional constructions• Reduced kinking• Easy handling and storage• TQ12 is quick and easy to splice• Good round profile• Floating Rope• Easy to splice
(See page 18)
Fybaline Xtra
• Floating Rope• Easy to handle•Easy to splice
(See page 19)
M-Steel Winchline
• Light weight floating winch line• High strength and low elongation• Designed to work on single drum and self tensioning winches
(See page 17)
06 BRIDON Fibre
Products also suitable for this application areBridon Superline Nylon (See page 12)
Viking Braidline Nylon (See page 13)
Bridon Superline Polyester (See page 10)
Viking Braidline Polyester (See page 11)
12 Strand Roundline Nylon (See page 15)
12 Strand Roundline Polyester (See page 14)
Hypamix (See page 20)
Supermix (See page 21)
Product Selection
07BRIDON Fibre
Seismic & Cable LayingThe challenge set by today’s seismic market has led Bridon to develop and offer specific ropes tailored to meet these demands.
Steelite
• High strength efficiency• Balanced construction• Loadbearing cores protected by a Braided jacket
(See page 8)
Polyester
• High strength efficiency• Balanced construction• Loadbearing cores protected by a Braided jacket
(See page 10)
Polyester
• Flexible and easy to handle• Balanced construction• 50% of mass in sheath and 50% in core
(See page 11)
Off-take Mooring SystemsA comprehensive design package tailored to suit individual location requirements for single point moorings and tandem offloadingsystems. Packages include chafe chains, support buoys, shackles and fittings and are based on our high quality specialist fibreropes. Bridon Superline Nylon and Viking Braidline Nylon Super Hawser offer a higher strength to weight ratio than conventionalconstructions and both are fully compliant with OCIMF Guidelines for the Purchasing & Testing of SPM Hawsers.
Nylon Super HawserViking Braidline Nylon Super Hawser is a balanced, flexible constructionwhich distributes the weight and strength equally between the sheath andthe braided core. Viking Braidline offers a higher elongation than competingconstructions and is suitable for many shock load applications.(See page 22)
Nylon OCIMF 2000Bridon Superline is a torque balanced circular braided constructionconsisting of an outer protective braided jacket over a central group ofparallel low twist cores. In the as new condition Bridon Superline offers aslightly stiffer solution than the Viking Braidline Construction.(See page 23)
Product Selection
Steelite / Steelite Xtra
Nominaldiameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal massSteelite Steelite Xtra
Minimum breaking force (F min) Minimum breaking force (F min)In air
lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb) kN Tonnes Tons
(2000lb)
28 1 1/8 88 3 1/230 1 7/32 94 3 3/432 1 5/16 101 434 1 13/32 107 4 1/436 1 1/2 113 4 1/240 1 5/8 126 544 1 3/4 138 5 1/248 2 151 652 2 1/8 163 6 1/256 2 1/4 176 760 2 1/2 188 7 1/264 2 5/8 201 868 2 13/16 214 8 1/272 3 226 976 3 1/16 239 9 1/280 3 1/8 251 1088 3 1/2 276 1196 3 3/4 302 12104 4 1/8 327 13112 4 3/8 352 14120 4 3/4 377 15
0.460.480.670.730.770.871.041.381.731.902.082.452.662.853.163.344.244.926.017.019.18
0.310.320.450.490.520.590.700.931.161.281.401.651.791.922.122.242.853.314.044.716.17
466503593674722883105012361442165818932384263929633335365944445229614171918231
47.551.360.468.773.690.0107126147169193243269302340373453533626733839
52.356.566.675.781.199.2118139162186213268296333375411499587690808925
6086576878149121109131516091903223725703012336537184189447352786131728981529349
62.067.070.083.093.0113134164194228262307343379427456538625743831953
68.373.877.191.51021251481812142512893383784184715035936898199161050
08 BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.Dyneema® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.
Material: Dyneema®, high moduluspolyethylene SK62 or SK75
Construction: SuperlineColour: Superline - WhiteMarkers: Blue and lime - Steelite
Blue and pink - Steelite XtraRelative Density: 0.97 to 1.15 depending on
diameter and jacket material(Check with sales office forspecific details)
Melting Point: 150˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water Uptake: LowUV Resistance: Very GoodAbrasion Resistance: Excellent •Worked Superline •New Superline
Products
09BRIDON Fibre
12 Strand Steelite / Steelite Xtra Roundline
Nominaldiameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal massSteelite Steelite Xtra
Minimum breaking force (F min) Minimum breaking force (F min)In air
lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb) kN Tonnes Tons
(2000lb)
12 1/2 38 1 1/214 9/16 44 1 3/416 5/8 50 218 3/4 57 2 1/420 13/16 63 2 1/222 7/8 69 2 3/424 1 75 328 1 1/8 88 3 1/232 1 5/16 101 436 1 1/2 113 4 1/240 1 5/8 126 544 1 3/4 138 5 1/248 2 151 652 2 1/8 163 6 1/256 2 1/4 176 760 2 1/2 188 7 1/264 2 5/8 201 868 2 3/4 214 8 1/272 3 226 976 3 1/16 239 9 1/280 3 1/8 251 10
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.Dyneema® is a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.
Material: Dyneema®, high moduluspolyethylene SK62 or SK75
Construction: 12 strand (12x1)Colour: 12 Strand - dark grey
Other custom colours availableMarkers: Blue and lime - Steelite
Blue and pink - Steelite XtraRelative Density: 0.97Melting Point: 150˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water Uptake: LowUV Resistance: Very GoodAbrasion Resistance: Excellent
•Worked 12 Strand •New 12 Strand
0.080.100.120.170.210.250.270.380.500.630.750.871.041.161.421.581.741.992.242.492.74
0.060.070.080.110.140.170.180.250.340.420.500.590.700.780.951.061.171.341.511.671.84
13716919924433139341756674090310591246144216091893206023252570291432373541
14.017.220.324.933.740.142.557.775.492.0108127147164193210237262297330361
15.419.022.427.437.144.246.863.683.1101119140162181213231261289327364398
162198234311389462491666870105912561432165818542178237426782953335537284071
16.520.223.931.739.747.150.067.988.7108128146169189222242273301342380415
18.222.326.334.943.751.955.174.897.7119141161186208245267301332377419457
Products
Polyester
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
16 5/8 50 2 0.18 0.12 0.05 0.0318 3/4 57 2 1/4 0.28 0.19 0.07 0.0520 13/16 63 2 1/2 0.32 0.22 0.08 0.0522 7/8 69 2 3/4 0.36 0.24 0.09 0.0624 1 75 3 0.45 0.30 0.11 0.0828 1 1/8 88 3 1/2 0.55 0.37 0.14 0.0932 1 5/16 101 4 0.77 0.52 0.20 0.1336 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.87 0.58 0.22 0.1540 1 5/8 126 5 1.12 0.75 0.28 0.1944 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 1.37 0.92 0.35 0.2348 2 151 6 1.65 1.11 0.42 0.2852 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 2.06 1.38 0.52 0.3556 2 1/4 176 7 2.27 1.53 0.58 0.3960 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 2.48 1.67 0.63 0.4264 2 5/8 201 8 2.80 1.88 0.71 0.4872 3 226 9 3.91 2.63 0.99 0.6780 3 1/8 251 10 4.56 3.06 1.16 0.7888 3 1/2 276 11 5.77 3.88 1.46 0.9896 3 3/4 302 12 6.64 4.46 1.68 1.13104 4 1/8 327 13 7.30 4.91 1.85 1.24112 4 3/8 352 14 8.63 5.80 2.19 1.47120 4 3/4 377 15 9.50 6.38 2.41 1.62128 5 402 16 10.77 7.24 2.73 1.84136 5 3/8 427 17 12.55 8.43 3.18 2.14144 5 5/8 452 18 13.89 9.33 3.52 2.37152 6 478 19 15.20 10.21 3.85 2.59160 6 1/4 503 20 16.77 11.27 4.25 2.86168 6 5/8 528 21 18.32 12.31 4.65 3.12176 6 7/8 553 22 20.54 13.80 5.21 3.50184 7 1/4 578 23 22.31 14.99 5.66 3.80192 7 1/2 603 24 24.08 16.18 6.11 4.10
10 BRIDON Fibre
Material: High Tenacity Polyestermultifilament fibre
Construction: SuperlineColour: Natural (white) Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.38Melting Point: 256˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: ExcellentAbrasion Resistance: Very Good
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
79.51141271481812212993574545716788319321030115816481942243327763071364040224464521957886357711276718613935910104
8.1011.612.915.118.522.530.536.446.358.269.184.795.01051181681982482833133714104555325906487257828789541030
8.9312.814.216.620.424.833.640.151.064.176.193.310511613018521827331234540945250158665071479986296810511135
•Worked Superline •New Superline
Products
11BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Polyester
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
16 5/8 50 218 3/4 57 2 1/421 7/8 66 2 5/824 1 75 328 1 1/8 88 3 1/232 1 5/16 101 436 1 1/2 113 4 1/240 1 5/8 126 544 1 3/4 138 5 1/248 2 151 652 2 1/8 163 6 1/256 2 1/4 176 760 2 1/2 188 7 1/264 2 5/8 201 872 3 226 980 3 1/8 251 1088 3 1/2 276 1196 3 3/4 302 12104 4 1/8 327 13112 4 3/8 352 14120 4 3/4 377 15128 5 402 16136 5 3/8 427 17144 5 5/8 452 18152 6 478 19160 6 1/4 503 20168 6 5/8 528 21176 7 553 22184 7 1/4 578 23192 7 1/2 603 24216 8 1/2 679 27240 9 1/2 754 30
0.190.230.390.500.680.891.121.221.471.762.052.382.743.123.954.875.917.028.259.5611.0012.5014.1015.8017.6019.5021.5023.6025.8028.1035.6043.90
0.280.330.580.741.011.321.671.822.192.623.053.544.084.645.887.258.7910.4512.2814.2316.3718.6020.9823.5126.1929.0231.9935.1238.3941.8252.9865.33
0.050.060.100.130.170.220.280.310.370.450.520.600.690.791.001.241.501.782.092.422.793.173.584.014.464.955.455.986.547.139.0311.13
0.070.080.150.190.260.330.420.460.550.660.770.901.031.181.491.842.232.653.113.614.154.725.325.966.647.368.118.919.7410.6013.4316.57
61.977.51061481632442863463974895516287568281059130415491785205023542697293233053717412945805031552160316570831610268
6.317.9010.815.116.624.929.235.340.549.956.264.077.184.41081331581822092402752993373794214675135636156708481047
6.958.7111.916.618.327.432.238.944.655.061.970.585.093.01191471742012302643033293714184645155656206787389341154
Material: High Tenacity Polyestermultifilament fibre
Construction: BraidlineColour: Natural (white) Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.38Melting Point: 256˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: ExcellentAbrasion Resistance: Very Good
•Worked Braidline •New Braidline
Products
12 BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Nylon
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
16 5/8 50 2 0.19 0.13 0.02 0.0118 3/4 57 2 1/4 0.22 0.15 0.02 0.0120 13/16 63 2 1/2 0.34 0.23 0.03 0.0222 7/8 69 2 3/4 0.43 0.29 0.04 0.0324 1 75 3 0.49 0.33 0.05 0.0328 1 1/8 88 3 1/2 0.58 0.39 0.06 0.0432 1 5/16 101 4 0.75 0.50 0.07 0.0536 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.87 0.58 0.08 0.0640 1 5/8 126 5 1.03 0.69 0.10 0.0744 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 1.17 0.79 0.11 0.0848 2 151 6 1.28 0.86 0.12 0.0852 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 1.72 1.16 0.17 0.1156 2 1/4 176 7 1.84 1.24 0.18 0.1260 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 2.08 1.40 0.20 0.1364 2 5/8 201 8 2.45 1.65 0.24 0.1672 3 226 9 3.12 2.10 0.30 0.2080 3 1/8 251 10 3.85 2.59 0.37 0.2588 3 1/2 276 11 4.82 3.24 0.47 0.3196 3 3/4 302 12 5.32 3.58 0.51 0.34104 4 1/8 327 13 6.29 4.23 0.61 0.41112 4 3/8 352 14 6.80 4.57 0.66 0.44120 4 3/4 377 15 8.17 5.49 0.79 0.53128 5 402 16 9.19 6.18 0.89 0.6136 5 3/8 427 17 10.18 6.84 0.98 0.66144 5 5/8 452 18 11.19 7.52 1.08 0.73152 6 478 19 12.66 8.51 1.22 0.82160 6 1/4 503 20 14.33 9.50 1.36 0.92168 6 5/8 528 21 15.16 10.19 1.46 0.98176 6 7/8 553 22 16.20 10.89 1.56 1.05184 7 1/4 578 23 17.23 11.58 1.66 1.12192 7 1/2 603 24 18.74 12.59 1.81 1.22
Material: High tenacity Nylonmultifilament fibre
Construction: SuperlineColour: Natural (white)Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.14Melting Point: 218˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): Up to 10%Water uptake: Up to 10%UV resistance: GoodAbrasion Resistance: Good
•Worked Superline •New Superline
7.308.4012.415.217.821.127.733.040.947.558.268.278.790.3103129161205232273308352395444488553605650697762840
8.049.2613.716.819.623.330.536.445.152.364.175.286.799.5114142177226256301339388435489538609667716768840926
71.682.412214917520727232440146657166977288610101265157920112276267830213453387543564787542559356377683874758240
Products
13BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Material: High tenacity Nylonmultifilament fibre
Construction: BraidlineColour: Natural (white)Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.14Melting Point: 218˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): Up to 10%Water uptake: Up to 10%UV resistance: GoodAbrasion Resistance: Good
Nylon
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
16 5/8 50 2 0.16 0.24 0.02 0.0218 3/4 57 2 1/4 0.21 0.31 0.02 0.0321 7/8 66 2 5/8 0.29 0.43 0.03 0.0424 1 75 3 0.36 0.54 0.03 0.0528 1 1/8 88 3 1/2 0.49 0.73 0.05 0.0732 1 5/16 101 4 0.64 0.95 0.06 0.0936 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.80 1.19 0.08 0.1140 1 5/8 126 5 0.99 1.47 0.10 0.1444 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 1.20 1.79 0.12 0.1748 2 151 6 1.43 2.13 0.14 0.2152 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 1.68 2.50 0.16 0.2456 2 1/4 176 7 1.95 2.90 0.19 0.2860 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 2.23 3.32 0.22 0.3264 2 5/8 201 8 2.54 3.78 0.25 0.3672 3 226 9 3.21 4.78 0.31 0.4680 3 1/8 251 10 3.97 5.91 0.38 0.5788 3 1/2 276 11 4.81 7.16 0.46 0.6996 3 3/4 302 12 5.72 8.51 0.55 0.82104 4 1/8 327 13 6.67 9.93 0.64 0.96112 4 3/8 352 14 7.47 11.12 0.72 1.07120 4 3/4 377 15 8.90 13.24 0.86 1.28128 5 402 16 9.85 14.66 0.95 1.41136 5 3/8 427 17 11.35 16.89 1.10 1.63144 5 5/8 452 18 12.62 18.78 1.22 1.81152 6 478 19 14.25 21.21 1.38 2.05160 6 1/4 503 20 15.50 23.07 1.50 2.23168 6 5/8 528 21 17.19 25.58 1.66 2.47176 7 553 22 18.91 28.14 1.82 2.72192 7 1/2 603 24 22.57 33.59 2.18 3.24216 8 1/2 679 27 28.50 42.41 2.75 4.09240 9 1/2 754 30 35.20 52.38 3.40 5.05
63.384.7113140190248313382463549642742847961121614911795212824612746324635704089452150705492605166107826980712062
6.458.6411.514.319.425.331.939.047.256.065.575.786.498.012415218321725128033136441746151756061767479810001230
7.119.5212.715.821.427.935.243.052.061.772.283.495.210813716820223927730936540146050857061768074387911021355
•Worked Braidline •New Braidline
Products
14 BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
12 Strand Roundline Polyester
Material: High Tenacity Polyestermultifilament fibre
Construction: 12 strand (12X1)Colour: Natural (white) Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.38Melting Point: 256˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: ExcellentAbrasion Resistance: Very Good
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
24283236404448525660646872808896
1 1 1/81 5/161 1/21 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 5/82 3/43
3 1/83 1/23 3/4
7588101113126138151163176188201214226251276302
3 3 1/24
4 1/25
5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/28
8 1/29 10 11 12
0.500.590.791.021.221.421.722.022.302.712.983.363.924.855.776.97
0.340.400.530.690.820.951.161.361.551.822.002.262.633.263.884.68
0.130.150.200.260.310.360.440.510.580.690.760.850.991.231.461.77
0.090.100.130.170.210.240.290.340.390.460.510.570.670.830.981.19
1291632222733313874735456287488239251069129515601874
13.116.622.627.833.739.448.255.664.076.283.994.3109132159191
14.418.324.930.637.143.453.161.370.584.092.5104120145175210
•Worked 12 Strand •New 12 Strand
Products
15BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
12 Strand Roundline Nylon
Material: High tenacity Nylonmultifilament fibre
Construction: 12 strand (12X1)Colour: Natural (white)Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.14Melting Point: 218˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): Up to 10%Water uptake: Up to 10%UV resistance: GoodAbrasion Resistance: Good
•Worked 12 Strand •New 12 Strand
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
24283236404448525660646872808896
1 1 1/81 5/161 1/21 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 5/82 3/43
3 1/83 1/23 3/4
7588101113126138151163176188201214226251276302
3 3 1/24
4 1/25
5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/28
8 1/29 10 11 12
0.390.500.670.841.011.181.431.682.012.262.522.863.304.034.785.79
0.30.30.50.60.70.81.01.11.41.51.71.92.22.73.23.9
0.040.050.060.080.100.110.140.160.190.220.240.280.320.390.460.56
0.030.030.040.050.070.080.090.110.130.150.160.190.210.260.310.38
1351782302913424144795766837648529611099129515211874
13.818.123.429.734.942.248.858.769.677.986.898.0112132155191
15.219.925.832.738.546.553.864.776.785.895.7108123145171210
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Flexiline 6-Strand
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
1 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 9/162 5/82 3/42 7/83
3 1/8
404448525660626468707278
126138151163176188195201214220226245
1.101.371.631.772.202.382.592.703.083.413.614.00
5 5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/27 3/48
8 1/28 3/49
9 3/4
1.642.042.432.633.273.543.854.024.585.075.375.95
0.290.360.430.460.580.620.680.710.810.890.951.05
0.190.240.290.310.390.420.460.480.540.600.640.70
3044124905307167558538731010110811771294
31.042.050.054.073.077.087.089.0103113120132
34.246.355.159.580.484.995.998.1114125132145
Material: Polyester multifilament yarnand co-polymer Monofilaments
Construction: 6 strand with coreColour: Natural (white) Markers: BlueRelative Density: 1.25Melting Point: 220˚CTorque Properties: Torque ResistantShrinkage (Cold Water): NoneWater uptake: LowUV resistance: ExcellentAbrasion Resistance: Excellent
•New Rope •Worked Rope
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17BRIDON Fibre
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
M-Steel Winchline
Material: High Tenacity Polyolefin FibreConstruction: 6/1 or 12/1 load-bearing
core protected by braidedouter sheath
Colour: High visibility Yellow,Blue or White
Markers: BlueRelative Density: 0.92Melting Point: 170˚CTorque Properties: Torque generating (6/1)
Torque balanced (12/1)Shrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: Fully UV stabilisedAbrasion Resistance: Good •New Rope •Worked Rope
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
In air
lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
3640444852566064687276808896
1 1/21 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 5/82 3/43
3 1/163 1/83 1/23 3/4
113126138151163176188201214226239251276302
4 1/25
5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/28
8 1/29
9 1/210 11 12
0.630.740.901.161.351.501.711.912.112.322.542.743.434.14
0.40.50.60.80.91.01.11.31.41.61.71.82.32.8
24830838747556063573585093010501158126515891942
25.331.439.448.457.164.774.986.694.8107118129162198
27.934.643.453.362.971.382.595.4104118130142179218
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TQ12
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
In air
lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons (2000lb)
36 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.59 0.440 1 5/8 126 5 0.72 0.544 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 0.88 0.648 2 151 6 1.04 0.752 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 1.22 0.856 2 1/4 176 7 1.42 1.060 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 1.63 1.164 2 5/8 201 8 1.85 1.268 2 3/4 214 8 1/2 2.09 1.472 3 226 9 2.34 1.676 3 1/6 239 9 1/2 2.61 1.880 3 1/8 251 10 2.89 1.988 3 1/2 276 11 3.50 2.496 3 3/4 302 12 4.16 2.8
2783193784425185946807668639601069118714031638
28.332.538.545.152.860.569.378.188.097.9109121143167
31.235.842.449.758.266.776.486.197.0108120133158184
Material: High Tenacity Polyolefin fibreConstruction: 12 strand (6X2)Colour: Blue and whiteMarkers: NoneRelative Density: 0.91Melting Point: 170˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: Fully UV StabilisedAbrasion Resistance: Moderate
•New Rope •Worked Rope
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Fybaline Xtra
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
In air
lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
36 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.62 0.440 1 5/8 126 5 0.77 0.544 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 0.93 0.648 2 151 6 1.10 0.752 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 1.30 0.956 2 1/4 176 7 1.50 1.060 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 1.80 1.264 2 5/8 201 8 2.05 1.468 2 3/4 214 8 1/2 2.33 1.672 3 226 9 2.61 1.876 3 1/16 239 9 1/2 2.90 1.980 3 1/8 251 10 3.22 2.288 3 1/2 276 11 3.89 2.696 3 3/4 302 12 4.64 3.1
2593203804445215966847708709651079118713731609
26.432.638.745.353.160.869.778.588.798.4110121140164
29.135.942.649.958.567.076.886.597.7108121133154181
Material: A melt blend of hightenacity polyester and polyolefin fibre
Construction: 8 Strand Multiplait (4X2)Colour: High visibility yellowMarkers: BlueRelative Density: 0.97 (floats)Melting Point: 170˚CTorque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: Fully UV stabilisedAbrasion Resistance: Good
•New Rope •Worked Rope
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Material: Blend of continuous filamentpolyester and high tenacityPolyolefin
Construction: 8 strand Multiplait (4X2)Colour: Natural (white) Markers: Green, Red and BlueRelative Density: 1.1 approximatelyMelting Point: 170˚C (polyester 256˚C)Torque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: Good, Polyolefin is
Fully UV StabilisedAbrasion Resistance: Very Good
Hypamix
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
1 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 5/82 3/43
3 1/163 1/83 1/23 3/4
40444852566064687276808896
5 5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/28
8 1/29
9 1/210 11 12
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0.70.80.91.11.31.51.71.92.12.42.63.23.8
0.981.191.411.661.922.212.512.833.183.543.924.755.65
0.040.080.090.110.120.140.160.180.210.230.250.310.37
0.060.110.140.160.190.210.240.270.310.340.380.460.55
4174965646767899031020113012401413157018842197
46.855.863.475.988.6101115127139159176212247
42.550.657.568.980.492.0104115126144160192224
•New Rope •Worked Rope
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Supermix
Ropediameter
Ropecircumference
mm ins mm ins kg/m
Nominal MassMinimum breaking force (F min)
SubmergedIn air
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons(2000lb)
1 1/21 5/81 3/42
2 1/82 1/42 1/22 5/83
3 1/83 1/23 3/4
364044485256606472808896
4 1/25
5 1/26
6 1/27
7 1/28 9 101112
113126138151163176188201226251276302
0.510.640.770.911.081.241.421.632.062.543.073.66
0.760.951.151.361.601.852.122.423.063.784.575.45
0.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.100.130.160.200.23
0.050.060.070.090.100.120.130.150.190.240.290.35
20625630435841847853361977192611381334
23.128.834.240.246.953.759.869.586.6104128150
21.026.131.036.542.648.754.363.178.694.4116136
Material: Blend of continuous filamentpolyester and staple Polyolefin
Construction: 8 strand Multiplait (4X2)Colour: Natural (white) or BlackMarkers: Green and BlueRelative Density: 1.1 approximatelyMelting Point: 170˚C (polyester 256˚C)Torque Properties: Torque BalancedShrinkage (Cold Water): 0%Water uptake: LowUV resistance: Good, Polyolefin is
Fully UV StabilisedAbrasion Resistance: Very Good
•New Rope •Worked Rope
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*Diameters shown in the above table are nominal values and should be used for guidance purposes only.TCLL and extension data can be provided on request
Nylon Super Hawser
Rope Diameter*
RopeCircumference
In air
Nominal mass
inmm inmm kg/m lb/ft kN Tons(2000lb) kN
3 1/83 1/23 3/44 1/84 3/84 3/45
5 3/85 5/86
6 1/46 5/86 7/87 1/47 1/27 7/88 1/48 1/28 7/89 1/89 1/2
808896104112120128136144152160168176184192200208216224232240
101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
251277302327352377402427452478503528553578603628654679704729754
4.04.85.76.77.88.910.211.412.814.315.817.419.120.922.824.726.728.831.033.335.6
2.73.23.84.55.26.06.97.78.69.610.611.712.814.015.316.617.919.420.822.423.9
Submerged New Dry
Minimum breaking force (F min)
New Wet
kg/m lb/ft
0.390.460.550.650.750.860.981.101.241.381.521.681.842.022.202.382.582.782.993.213.44
0.260.310.370.430.510.580.660.740.830.931.021.131.241.361.481.601.731.872.012.162.31
1440175020402440282032103610411046105110566062306840747581508845955010300110801187012700
Tonnes
1471782082492883273684194705215776356977628319029741050113012101295
16219722927431736140646251857463670076984091699410731157124513341427
Tons(2000lb)Tonnes
140169198236273311349398446495548603662724788856924996107211441224
15418721826030134338443849154560366472979886994310181098118112601348
137016601940231026803050342039004370485053705910649071007730839090609770105101121512000
Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Rope Diameter*
RopeCircumference
In air
Nominal mass
inmm inmm kg/m lb/ft kN Tons(2000lb) kN
3 1/83 4/83 6/84 1/84 3/84 3/45
5 3/85 5/86
6 2/86 5/86 7/87 2/87 4/87 7/88 2/88 4/88 7/89 1/8
808896104112120128136144152160168176184192200208216224232
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
251277302327352377402427452478503528553578603628654679704729
4.25.26.17.08.39.510.411.713.214.616.217.819.822.224.126.128.630.532.535.4
2.83.54.14.75.66.47.07.98.99.810.912.013.314.916.217.519.220.521.823.8
Submerged New Dry
Minimum breaking force (F min)
New Wet
kg/m lb/ft
0.410.500.590.680.800.921.001.131.271.411.561.721.912.142.332.522.762.943.143.42
0.270.340.400.450.540.620.680.760.860.951.051.161.281.441.561.691.851.982.102.30
146217762109248228843316377742674787533759256533718178488554929010055108501167412537
Tonnes
1491812152532943383854354885446046667328008729471025110611901278
16420023727932437342447953860066673480788296110441130121913121409
Tons(2000lb)Tonnes
137166198232270310353399448500554611672735801869941101510931173
1511832182562983423894404945516116747418108839581037111912051293
1344162819422276264930413463391443954905543559946592721078588525923199571072211507
Nylon OCIMF 2000
*Diameters shown in the above table are nominal values and should be used for guidance purposes only.TCLL and extension data can be provided on request
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Polyester (MODU)
Diameter*
in mm kN kg/m
in air
Approximate mass
Submerged
Post installationdrift stiffness
Intermediatestiffness
Stormstiffness
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft MN 103 kips MN 103 kips MN 103 kips
MBL
55/16513/1661/465/87
75/16715/16
135147158169178186194
3924490561806965784888299810
882110213891565176419842205
11.413.615.818.120.222.124.1
7.79.110.612.213.614.916.2
2.93.44.04.55.15.56.0
1.92.32.73.13.43.74.1
51.063.880.390.5102.0114.8127.5
11.514.318.120.322.925.828.7
105.9132.4166.9188.1211.9238.4264.9
23.829.837.542.347.653.659.5
109.9137.3173.0195.0219.7247.2274.7
24.730.938.943.849.455.661.7
kips
*Diameters shown in the above table are nominal values and should be used for guidance purposes only.
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Polyester (Permanent Mooring)
*Diameters shown in the above table are nominal values and should be used for guidance purposes only.
Diameter*
in mm kN kg/m
In air Submerged
Approximate massPost installationdrift stiffness
Intermediatestiffness
Stormstiffness
lb/ft kg/m lb/ft MN 103 kips MN 103 kips MN 103 kips
MBL
415/1651/2515/1661/465/8615/1671/4715/1683/883/49 91/293/4101/8103/8109/161013/16111/16111/4117/16115/8
126139151158168177185201213223229241247257263268274281286291296
39244905618069597848882998101098712263137341471515696166771785818639196202060121582225632354424525
88211021389156517641984220524692756308633073527374839684189440946304850507152915512
10.012.114.415.918.019.921.925.828.931.833.637.239.242.444.446.448.550.752.654.756.7
6.78.19.710.712.113.414.717.319.421.422.625.026.328.529.831.232.634.135.336.838.1
2.53.03.64.04.55.05.56.57.28.08.49.39.810.611.111.612.112.713.213.714.2
1.72.02.42.73.03.43.74.34.95.45.76.36.67.17.57.88.28.58.89.29.5
51.063.880.390.5102.0114.8127.5142.8159.4178.5191.3204.0216.8232.2242.3255.1267.8280.6293.3306.1318.8
11.514.318.120.322.925.828.732.135.840.143.045.948.751.654.557.360.263.165.968.871.7
105.9132.4166.9187.9211.9238.4264.9296.6331.1370.8397.3423.8450.3482.2503.3529.7556.2582.7609.2635.7662.2
23.829.837.542.347.653.659.566.774.483.389.395.2101.2107.1113.1119.0125.0131.0136.9142.9148.8
109.9137.3173.0194.9219.7247.2274.7307.6343.4384.6412.0439.5467.0500.0521.9549.4576.8604.3631.8659.2686.7
24.730.938.943.849.455.661.769.177.286.492.698.8104.9111.1117.3123.5129.6135.8142.0148.1154.3
kips
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Figures shown are for guidance purposes only. For details specific to your requirement please contact Bridon.
Steelite Xcel
Steelite Xcel constructions shown in the above table exhibit a relative density of <1 and are therefore neutrally buoyant in seawater.
*Diameters shown in the above table are nominal values and should be used for guidance purposes only.
Diameter*
in mm kN kg/m
In air
Approximatemass 5% initial
loading10-30%10 cycles
20-30%300 cycles
50-50%300 cycles
lb/ft MN 103 kips MN 103 kips MN 103 kips MN 103 kips
MBL
33/1633/831/2311/16313/16315/1641/843/1643/841/245/843/4413/16415/16
8185899397100104107111114117120123125
34343924392449055396588663776867735878488339882993209810
77288299211021213132314331543165317641874198420932205
2.83.03.33.63.94.44.75.05.35.65.96.26.46.7
1.82.02.22.42.63.03.13.33.53.73.94.14.34.5
44.651.051.063.870.176.582.989.395.7102.0108.4114.8121.2127.5
10.011.512.914.315.817.218.620.121.522.924.425.827.228.7
206.0235.4235.4294.3323.8353.2382.6412.0441.5470.9500.3529.7559.2588.6
46.352.959.566.172.879.486.092.699.2105.8112.4119.0125.6132.3
291.9333.5333.5416.9458.7500.3542.0583.7625.4667.1708.8750.5792.2833.9
65.675.084.393.7103.1112.5121.8131.2140.5149.9159.3168.6177.9187.4
364.0415.9415.9519.9572.0623.9676.0727.9779.9831.9883.9935.9987.91039.9
81.893.5105.2116.8128.6140.2151.9163.6175.2187.0198.6210.3221.9233.7
kips
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Chemical Resistance
This table shows the residual strengths of synthetic fibres after chemical exposure under specific conditions. Contact Bridon for more detailed information.
* Steel Wire is 0.23 but when lubricant / finishing is used the co-efficient may vary.
Physical Properties
Deg. C
Material Specific Gravity Dynamic Co-efficient ofFriction Against Steel
Melting DecompositionTemperature
Nylon (Polyamide)Polyester
PolypropylenePolyester/Polyolefin Dual Fibres
Polyester/Polypropylene Melt MixtureHMPE (Steelite)
AramidSteel
1.141.380.91
0.99 / 1.14
0.990.971.447.85
0.1 - 0.120.12 - 0.150.15 - 0.220.1 - 0.15
0.12 - 0.150.070.150.23*
218256165
140 Polyolefin256 Polyester
173147
Chars @ 5001600
Chemical Conc
(W/W%) (oC) (Hours) (%)
Time Nylon Polyester Polypropylene Aramid HMPETemp
(%) (%) (%) (%)
AcidsHydrochloric 34 20 100 0 90 100 95 100Nitric66 20 100 0 70 100 95 95Sulphuric 96 20 100 0 100 100 40 90Formic 90 20 100 0 95 100 90 100Acetic 100 20 10 85 95 100 100 100AlkalisCaustic Soda 40 20 100 50 0 90 90 100Caustic Soda 20 70 150 100 0 100 85 90Caustic potash 40 20 100 90 0 90 90 100SolventsTrichloroethylene 100 30 150 100 95 80 100 100Carbon Tetrachloride 100 20 150 100 100 100 98 100Benzene 100 70 150 100 100 100 98 95Metacresol 100 100 4 0 0 100 80 100Oxidising AgentHydrogen Peroxide 10 20 100 0 100 90 95 100
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Load-Extension Characteristics of Worked Ropes
The graph above compares the load-extensioncharacteristics of worked ropes but does not includepermanent extension.
Tensile Strength
Strengths are determined on new ropes under laboratoryconditions according to Bridons’ QA25 quality procedures.Ropes can be supplied and tested to a number ofinternational quality standards including EN 919, US MilSpecifications and Cordage Institute specifications.
Weight
Rope mass is determined by weighing a rope sample thathas been measured at a reference load. For most ropes this is calculated as:Reference Load (kg) = D2/8Where D = Rope diameter (mm)
•First Loading •Worked and Rested •Worked
Permanent Visco-elastic Elastic Extension
Total Extension
•Steelite 12, Superline •Hypamix & Supermix
•Superline Polyester •M-Steel Winchline
•Fybaline Xtra •Flexiline
•Braidline Polyester & 12 Strand Polyester
•Superline Nylon •Braidline Nylon & 12 Strand Nylon
Extension and Elasticity
Rope extension and elasticity are important characteristicsbecause they will determine rope behaviour in terms ofpeak loads and mooring excursions. Synthetic fibre ropesdiffer from steel because their load-extensioncharacteristics are non-linear and time dependent.
The overall extension of a rope is made up from severaldifferent components:
Elastic Extension
Elastic extension is the extension that is immediatelyrecoverable upon the release of the load. In a continuouslyworking environment elastic extension will dominate therope behaviour.
Visco-elastic Extension
Visco-elastic extension is only recoverable with time afterthe release of the load. The behaviour of ropes subjected tooccasional high loads will be significantly influenced by thisvisco-elastic component.
Permanent Extension
Permanent extension is non-recoverable. It will occur whena new rope is first used or when a rope is subject to anunusually high load. It occurs as a result of the individualfibre components of the rope “bedding in” to their preferredpositions. Continuous loading of some ropes can also leadto further permanent extension due to creep at themolecular level.
Components of Rope Extension
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Care in use
Storage
Ropes should be stored, where possible under deck orunder a suitable cover. The area should be clean, dry andcool out of direct sunlight. Rope should be stored off theground, to allow adequate ventilation, and away from metalwalls or steam pipes. Never store rope on concrete or dirtyfloors, or drag over rough ground - dirt and grit picked upby the rope can work into the strands cutting the insidefibres. Keep away from chemicals of all types. In the caseof long term storage used ropes should be hosed downwith fresh water to reduce salt crystals that can affect thelife and efficiency of the ropes.
Handling
When a rope is supplied in a coil it should always be un-coiled from the inside so the first turn comes from thebottom in a counterclockwise direction. If a rope issupplied on a reel this must be allowed to freely rotate on acentral pin or pipe so that the rope can be drawn off the toplayer. Never take rope from a reel lying on its side.
Braided ropes can not be kinked or hockled, however, twistcan be imparted into the ropes in service. Excessive twistcan cause an imbalance between the right and left handstrands and should therefore be removed as soon aspossible by counter-rotating the rope when it is relaxed. The best method for storing a braided rope is in a figure ofeight fashion.
Rope Safety
Never stand in line with a rope under tension. If a rope fails it can recoil with sufficient force to cause serious injury or even death. Ensure all end terminations areadequate to take shock loads. Use correct safety factors.Remember to de-rate rope strengths for incorrect end fitting and wear.
Rope Inspection
In use, rope should be inspected regularly for evidence ofchemical attack (discolouration other than operationalsoiling), kinking (hockles), surface abrasion (chafe)including major yarn or strand cuts and both external andinternal strand heat fusion indicated by glazed areas orheavy fluffing and powdering.
Braided ropes should be examined along their entire length for areas of stiffening or inconsistent diameter, where the rope has either flattened (necking) or has anunusual lump or surface hernia. This can indicate internaldamage or core failure due to overloading or severe shockloads. If limited to one small section the damaged areamay be cut out and re-spliced, otherwise the rope shouldbe discarded.
Check splices and tucks for evidence of movement ormisalignment. If in doubt cut off and re-splice.
Rope installation and handling equipment
Full guidelines for rope installation and operation areavailable on request from Bridon.
Capstans and Winches
Ropes used on single drum or split drum winches shouldbe installed under tension and the initial layers should be aclose tight fit between the flanges to prevent burying intothe lower layers. A minimum of eight wraps of rope shouldbe maintained on the drum at all times.
Care should be exercised to avoid surging while thecapstan or winch head is rotating. Excessive surging orslipage causes localised over heating which can melt orfuse synthetic fibres with resulting loss of strength.
Where possible the working or bearing position of a ropeshould be moved frequently to spread wear. The "furry"look of a well used synthetic fibre rope is not necessarily anindication of weakness. In fact the "furry" or hairy surfacecan serve to protect the rope.
Winch/Reel Capacity
C
Rope Length (metres) = (A+B)xAxCxπx106
d2
Where A, B, C are in metres and d is millimetres
B
d A
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Pulleys and Sheaves
The ratio between rope diameter and sheave diameter iscritical to the safe usage of a rope. As a general guide aratio of 8:1 minimum should be used for 8-strand, 12-strand and Braidline (Double Braid) ropes and 12:1minimum should be used for Superline ropes. The grooveof the pulley should be "U" shaped and the groove width10% greater than the rope diameter. The depth of thegroove should be approximately half the rope diameter.
"V" shaped grooves should not be used as they tend topinch and damage the rope by increasing friction andcrushing the fibres. Sheave surfaces should be smooth andfree from burs. Sheaves should be maintained regularly sothat they are free to rotate at all times.
Sharp Bends
Sharp bends around any piece of equipment should beavoided. Where a static rope passes around any surfacewith a deflection of 10 degrees or more then the diameterof the surface should be a minimum of three times the ropediameter. Any sharp bend in a rope under load willsubstsntially decrease its strength and may causepremature damage or failure.
Eye Splices
The length of an eye in a rope should be a minimum of threetimes, and prefereably five times, the diameter of the itemaround which it is to be passed. This will ensure that the anglebetween the two legs of the eye will not cause a tearing actionat the throat of the eye. For instance if the eye of a mooring lineis passing around a 600mm diameter bollard then the eyeshould be a minimum of 1.8 metres and preferably 3 metres.
Retiring Ropes
Apart from rejecting your rope when obviously damaged, it is wise to establish lifetimes of your rope within theparameters of the use for which it was selected. This willallow you to retire your rope on a regular scheduled basis,provided of course, that your conditions of usage remainunchanged. Remember to re-establish your discard criteriaif changing rope type, rope material or rope breaking load.Safety of life and property is the prime consideration. If indoubt ask Bridon for recommendations.
Quality & Service
QA/Certification
Bridon operate a strict quality system accredited to BS ENISO 9001 approval by Bureau Veritas Quality International.In addition, recognised classification bodies such asLloyds, ABS, BV and DNV can also certify products andsystems. For offshore applications, ropes can bemanufactured and certified in accordance with OCIMFguidelines where applicable.
Design Services
For specific jobs and applications our Research andDevelopment department has extensive laboratory facilities and is available to design products tailored toindividual requirements. Bridon can also offer advice andhelp in specifying ancillary equipment and developingoperating procedures.
After Sales & Rigging Services
Bridon International Services are able to offer a fulltechnical and rigging after sales service utilising our owndedicated trained personnel and approveddistributors/stockists giving world wide coverage. Bridon supply a wide spectrum of services whether yourrequirements are onshore or offshore including thecapability of offering emergency rigging, rope training andrigging courses, rope installation, visual inspection anddestructive testing ensuring that our customers obtainmaximum performance from our products.
Contacts
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BRIDONSales Offices UNITED KINGDOMDoncaster
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