Dextron®12 Plus

Dextron®12 Plus

Dextron®12 Plus is a torque-free, 12-strand braided rope with maximum strength-to-weight ratio and size-for-size has the same strength as steel. Dextron®12 Plus is made with Dyneema® SK78 and is an excellent wire rope replacement with extremely low stretch, superior flex fatigue and wear resistance.

Dextron®12 Plus is Type-Approved by DNV. Download certificate

Applications

Seismic Lines
Mooring lines
Winch lines
Pick-up lines
Tug assist lines
Tow lines
Fishing Lines
SPM hawsers
Subsea installation lines
Wire rope replacement
Pennants
Lifting Slings
Grommets
Messenger Lines

Special Properties

Stronger than steel wire on corresponding diameter
8 times stronger than steel with same weight
Fast and easy to splice
Floats
High abrasion resistance
Long service life
Flexible and easy to handle
High safety – low kinetic energy (low lash back)
Torque free
Dielectric and resonance properties

Characteristics:

Material	Dyneema®SK78
Colour of rope	Yellow
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)

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