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) |


