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Phillystran Shipboard Ropes

Made-to-order jacketed aramid ropes for shipboard lifelines, mast and antenna stays, preventer stays, mooring and tow lines; US Navy approved for lifelines.

Description

Phillystran aramid fiber ropes jacketed with abrasion resistant, moisture-blocking extruded polymers are made to order for most shipboard applications. They combine the strength and low stretch of steel with the light weight, non-corrosive and dielectric properties of fiber rope. The U.S. Navy has approved Phillystran rope for lifelines and boat davit preventer stays.

Key features

  • Eliminates inter-modulation (IMI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI); improved signal patterns
  • No painting, greasing or de-icing
  • Longer life without sea water and stack gas corrosion; no metal fish-hook injuries
  • 1x7 construction, specific gravity 1.24, elongation 1.4%, black

Applications

  • Lifelines, mast and antenna stays
  • Jackstaff and canopy-awning lines, boat gripes
  • Preventer stays and spanwires, boat davit preventer stays
  • Mooring, tow and winch lines; lashing and rigging lines

Specifications

FiberAramid
Construction1x7
Specific gravity1.24
UV resistanceexcellent
Abrasion resistanceexcellent
Chemical resistanceexcellent
Elongation1.4%
Colourblack

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