Technical Parameters of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Rope

Technical Parameters of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Rope 20210416105447497

Features:

UHMWPE rope exhibits exceptional characteristics:

  • High Strength: Strength is over 10 times greater than that of high-quality steel.

  • High Modulus: Second only to top-grade carbon fiber.

  • Low Density: Lower than water, enabling it to float on the surface.

  • UHMWPE fiber possesses outstanding physical properties. Due to its high crystallinity and the absence of chemical groups prone to react with chemical agents, it demonstrates excellent resistance to water, moisture, chemical corrosion, and UV radiation, thus requiring no UV treatment.

  • It is corrosion-resistant, resistant to acids and alkalis, and exhibits superior abrasion resistance.

  • Not only does it have a high modulus, but it is also soft and has a long flex life.

  • The melting point of high-strength, high-modulus polyethylene fiber is between 144°C and 152°C. Short-term exposure to 110°C environments does not cause significant performance degradation.

Applications:

Due to its various superior properties, UHMWPE rope can be used in a wide range of applications:

  • High-quality tow ropes and high-strength traction ropes. It offers extremely high strength, light weight, and easy handling. Although the initial investment is relatively high, its service life is 2-3 times longer than other ropes, provided it is properly maintained.

  • Heavy-duty ropes used in the fishing and coastal industries.

  • Marine salvage systems, rescue systems, offshore oil platform systems.

  • Mooring, anchoring, embedded mooring lines, marine seismic surveys, submarine cables.

  • Sailboat rigging: sheets, halyards, outhauls, small cords.

  • Paragliding lines, parachute cords, climbing ropes, sail rigging lines.

  • Bowstrings for archery.

  • Naval ropes and rigging; parachute cords for paratrooper units and other rigging lines.

  • Helicopter slings, rescue lines, and various high-strength rigging and maneuvering ropes for army and armored forces.

  • Due to its advantages of high strength, small diameter, light weight, and ease of carrying and operation, it is suitable for numerous applications.