Spectra

Spectra double-braid rope has a core made from ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene with a polyester outer cover. Spectra is a very high strength, low stretch rope with good UV and chafe qualities.

Currently in stock

Diameter Breaking
strain		 Specific
gravity		 Melting
temperature		 Elongation
at break
2 mm 295 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
3 mm 470 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
4 mm 735 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
5 mm 1100 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
6 mm 1570 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
8 mm 3310 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
10 mm 4950 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
12 mm 5985 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%
14 mm 7600 kg cover 1.38
core 0.97		 147° C 3%

Sensitive to:
Strong oxidising agents, chlorosulfuric and nitric acids at high temperatures.

Resistant to:
Most acids and alkalis, cold alcohols, esters, ketones, bleaches.