12-Strand Dyneema® Fiber Rope (UHMWPE)
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Product Code: DYNEEMA
The 12-strand Dyneema® fiber rope (UHMWPE) yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and is stronger than wire rope constructions. It floats, offers superior flexibility and stands up well to intensive use.
Specifications
- 15x Stronger than a steel cable of the same diameter (weight per weight ratio)
- Extremely light (1/7th weight of steel cable)
- High abrasion, fatigue and wear resistant
- Flexible, easily to splice and handle
- Excellent UV and chemical resistance
- Heat resistance (short-term): 70°C (158°F)
- Similar elastic elongation to wire rope
- Easily inspected
- Hydrophobic and Floats
- Torque-free
- Standard colors: Orange, green, white, blue (other colors may be available upon request)
Applications
- Helicopter longlines & slings
- Diving lifelines
- Winch lines and cables
- Synthetic winch extensions
- Pulling lines
- Eye and Eye Slings / Chokers
- Complex rigging lines
- Wire replacement ropes
- Temporary Pipe Restraint Systems (TPR)

| Code | Diameter (mm / in) | Weight (kg / 100 m, lb / 100 ft) | Average strength (kg / lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYNEEMA04 COA | 3.2 mm (1/8 in) |
0.75 kg (0.5 lb) |
1 315 kg (2 900 lb) |
| DYNEEMA06 COA | 4.8 mm (3/16 in) |
1.5 kg (1.0 lb) |
2 495 kg (5 500 lb) |
| DYNEEMA08 COA | 6.4 mm (1/4 in) |
2.4 kg (1.6 lb) |
3 946 kg (8 700 lb) |
| DYNEEMA10 COA | 7.9 mm (5/16 in) |
3.9 kg (2.6 lb) |
6 033 kg (13 300 lb) |
| DYNEEMA12 COA | 9.5 mm (3/8 in) |
5.2 kg (3.5 lb) |
8 845 kg (19 500 lb) |
| DYNEEMA14 COA | 11.1 mm (7/16 in) |
6.2 kg (4.2 lb) |
10 659 kg (23 500 lb) |
| DYNEEMA16 COA | 12.7 mm (1/2 in) |
8.7 kg (5.8 lb) |
15 422 kg (34 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA20 COA | 15.9 mm (5/8 in) |
14.1 kg (9.5 lb) |
23 814 kg (52 500 lb) |
| DYNEEMA24 COA | 19.1 mm (3/4 in) |
17.4 kg (11.7 lb) |
29 937 kg (66 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA28 COA | 22.2 mm (7/8 in) |
26.1 kg (17.5 lb) |
43 091 kg (95 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA32 COA | 25.4 mm (1 in) |
30.9 kg (20.8 lb) |
50 802 kg (112 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA36 COA | 28.6 mm (1-1/8 in) |
43.2 kg (29.0 lb) |
68 039 kg (150 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA40 COA | 31.8 mm (1-1/4 in) |
48.4 kg (32.5 lb) |
77 101 kg (170 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA44 COA | 34.9 mm (1-3/8 in) |
62.2 kg (41.8 lb) |
93 440 kg (206 000 lb) |
| DYNEEMA48 COA | 38.1 mm (1-1/2 in) |
68.0 kg (46.0 lb) |
104 326 kg (230 000 lb) |
Note: Standard rope assemblies are marked with a Working Load Limit (WLL) calculated with a safety factor of 10:1. If your application requires a different safety factor, please specify.
| Breaking strength | Elastic elongation |
|---|---|
| 10% | 0.46% |
| 20% | 0.70% |
| 30% | 0.96% |
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