OTS Rope Tethers

When failure isn’t an option, choose the tether built to last.

OTS subsea tethers manufactured from Dextron® 12 Max (DM20) deliver ultra-low creep, low weight, and corrosion-free performance.

Dextron® 12 Max

Dextron® 12 Max

Made with Dyneema® DM20 with ultra low creep performance. DM20 is a UHMWPE based fiber grade from DSM Dyneema with ultra low creep performance, typically used in ropes that are permanently maintained under tension.

Applications

Deep water Mooring Lines
Deep water Installation Lines
Standing Rigging
Guys and Stays
Webbings

Special Properties

Creep resistance increased by a factor of at least 100
Highest strength/weight ratio of all high performance fibers
Excellent fatigue and chemical resistance

Characteristics:

Material	Dyneema® DM20
Colour of rope	Yellow with red tracer
Elastic elongation	0,44% at 10% of breaking load 0,62% at 20% of breaking load 0,79% at 30% of breaking load
Water absorption	None
Abrasion resistance	Very good
Fatigue resistance	Excellent
UV exposure	Very good
Chemical resistance	Excellent
Melting range	144-152 ºC
Max work temp.	65ºC
Specific density	0,98 (floating)

Dyneema® 12 Max Technology combines the strength/weight advantages of Dyneema®SK78 with outstanding creep resistance. Contact us for strength and dimensions.
Break load in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2307
Manufactured by Offshore & Trawl Supply AS – Certified according to ISO 9001:2015

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