OTS Vectran™

OTS Vectran™

2-strand braided rope, five times stronger than steel and ten times stronger than aluminum. Using liquid crystal polymer (LCP) technology, Vectran™ has excellent tensile properties as well as a high strength modulus.

Applications

Towing and mooring lines
Tethers
Cables

Special Properties

High strength and modulus
No creep
High abrasion resistance
Very high cut resistance
Low elongation
Minimal moisture absorption
High dielectric strength

Characteristics

Material	Vectran™
Colour of rope	Golden
Elastic elongation	0,45 at 10% 0,65 at 20% 0,80 at 30% of breaking load
Water absorption	<0,1%
Abrasion resistance	Very good
Fatigue resistance	Good
UV exposure	Poor
Chemical resistance	Good
Melting range	330ºC
Max work temp.	150ºC

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