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‘World’s Strongest Fibre’ Boosts Synthetic Rope Technology
01 Jan 2007
DSM Dyneema is spearheading the latest innovations in mooring and tugging lines with the use of ultra-strong Dyneema fibre. Through research and development and close collaboration with rope manufacturers and end users, DSM Dyneema has been advancing synthetic rope technology by offering a range of rope and mooring application that surpass traditional steel wire ropes for ship owners and operators. The strength to eight ratio of Dyneema ropes allows rope manufacturers to engineer lighter and more flexible ropes without compromising strength.
‘Dyneema is enabling us to customise our mooring and tugging ropes to meet industry needs for greater safety and easier handling, said Mike Greenwood, commercial marine sales director for Samson Rope. ‘Particularly in the LNG market, where safety is paramount and regulations are stringent, many ship operators are looking for ropes that offer reduced risk of injury from backlash or failure, and lighter weight to expedite handling.’
Ropes made with Dyneema provide a number of advantages for the end user over traditional steel wire and conventional synthetic fibres. Its light weight makes handling lines easier and faster, reducing mooring times and the physical workload for crew members. The low elongation of the material minimises rope backlash for improved safety. The strong yet soft Dyneema fibre also helps to reduce maintenance costs as it will not damage chocks, bits, fairleads or other parts of the ship. They also do not require lubrication, leading to les pollution of the environment and the deck of the ship.
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