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Technical Data: Lightning - Vectran® 12-Strand Ropes
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Characteristics:
Lightning is a 12-strand High Modulus Polyester (HMPES) Vectran® and Dyneema® SK-75 High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber.
Barry Suggested Uses:
| Diameter (mm) (in) |
kg per 100m |
lbs per 100ft |
Average Strength (kg) (lbs) |
Minimum Strength (kg) (lbs) |
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| 2.8 | 7/64 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 640 | 1 400 | 570 | 1 300 |
| 3.2 | 1/8 | 0.74 | 0.5 | 950 | 2 100 | 860 | 1 900 |
| 4.8 | 3/16 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2 400 | 5 400 | 2 200 | 4 900 |
| 6.4 | 1/4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 3 600 | 7 900 | 3 200 | 7 100 |
| 7.9 | 5/16 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 6 100 | 13 500 | 5 500 | 12 200 |
| 9.5 | 3/8 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 8 400 | 18 500 | 7 600 | 16 700 |
| 11.1 | 7/16 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 9 300 | 20 600 | 8 400 | 18 500 |
| 12.7 | 1/2 | 8.9 | 6.0 | 14 500 | 32 000 | 13 000 | 28 800 |
| 14.3 | 9/16 | 11.0 | 7.4 | 18 900 | 41 600 | 17 000 | 37 400 |
| 15.9 | 5/8 | 15.0 | 10.1 | 23 000 | 50 600 | 20 700 | 45 600 |
| Elastic Elongation at % break strength | ||
| 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 0.59% elongation | 0.68% elongation | 0.77% elongation |
Vectran® is a registered trademark of Kuraray Co. Ltd.
Lightning is a product of Samson Rope Technologies.
Note: This information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice.
Note: Prices on the Barry website are subject to change without prior notice and must be confirmed
by Barry prior to an acceptance of your order.
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