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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