Technical Information AmSteel Rope - A 12-Strand braided rope using Dyneema® fiber with a proprietary Samthane urethane coating. AmSteel is a non-rotational rope that yields extremely high strength and low stretch; equivalent to wire rope with only 1/7 the weight. In addition, the product is flexible, spliceable, and resists flex-fatigue and abrasion. Standard color: gray. *Size 7/64" changes from 12-strand to 8-strand construction.

Features: Equivalent strength stretch properties of wire Extremely light Highly abrasion resistant Class 2 12-Strand splice Easily spliced (much like 12-Strand hollow braid ski rope) Extremely light weight Floats-will not absorb water Extremely low stretch Outlasts wire rope Non-rotational Excellent wear characteristics Spliceable, easily inspected Flexible Spliceable Resists flex-fatigue and abrasion
Applications: Competition Grade Running Rigging Kite, Wakeboard, Waterski Lines Trawl and Bridle Lines Wire Replacement - Non Jacketed High Performance Tug Lines Pulling and Stringing Lines Rodeo, Rigging, Utility Low Stretch Support Lines (Wire Replacement) Horizontal Lifelines Wire Replacement Ropes
Technical Specifications Specific Gravity - 0.98 (specific gravity of water is 1.0 so AmSteel is lighter than water) Elastic Elongation - At % break strength 10% - 0.46% 20% - 0.7% 30% - 0.96% Rope stabilized from 200D2. Ropes cycled 50 times at each percent of average break strength.

Winch Specific information on AmSteel®-Blue 12 strand UHMWPF (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fiber) - Amsteel Blue Synthetic Winch Rope - Info and Reviews

AmSteel-Blue Mooring Lines

AmSteel-Blue Mooring Lines are produced with a synthetic fiber called Dyneema SK-75, a high modulus weight polyethylene. The use of this fiber allows us to create a torque-free, 12-strand braided rope which, size-for-size, has comparable strength to wire rope but which only has 1/7th the weight of wire rope. AmSteel-Blue is also flexible, easy to handle and it floats. The unique blue color is there for more than just appearance: It is created by a proprietary Samthane coating that enhances rope wear life and snag resistance. AmSteel-Blue doesn’t require lubrication because it doesn’t rust nor does it “fishhook”. Its flexibility and extreme light weight will allow for an easier, faster and safer mooring sequence.

AmSteel-Blue synthetic line wear compared to wire line

The Dyneema SK-75 fiber used in AmSteel-Blue is also utilized for bulletproof vests, military helmets and cut - resistant gloves. It is pretty tough material. It should be noted, though, that all synthetic fiber can be cut and care and review should be taken to protect the mooring line from sharp and rough surfaces that it could be worked against or over. All of the AmSteel-Blue mooring lines come equipped with an 8- foot rubberized chafe sleeve that should be placed in the ship’s chock during the mooring sequence. This is very important when converting from wire rope mooring lines. Wire rope has a tendency to create grooves with sharp, cutting edges. During mooring, the AmSteel-Blue will firm and stiffen into a round configuration. In a relaxed state, the braid construction will loosen and be very flexible. Under the compression loading on the winch drum, the rope will develop a flatter configuration.

As the rope is used, it will develop surface wear on the outer fibers. This individual fiber filament abrasion will give the line a fuzzy appearance. Due to the normal external wear from use, the line will also gradually begin to lose its original royal blue color.

If taken care of, AmSteel-Blue should yield 2-1/2 to 3 times the normal life of wire rope mooring lines.

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