Fiber Technologies for Industrial Rope and Cordage

The inherent advantages of manmade fibers - such as high strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and overall versatility -have led to their adoption in a wide range of rope and cordage industrial applications.

Spectra® fiber, one of the strongest and lightest fibers in the world, is pound-for-pound 15 times stronger than steel. And like steel, Spectra® fiber has low elongation. It also has high resistance to abrasion and flex fatigue. In addition, Spectra® fiber resists corrosion and degradation from many kinds of chemicals. Spectra® fiber can be an ideal substitute for wire and steel and can also be used as the strength member of lifting slings. Slings made with Spectra® fiber weigh approximately 60 lbs. each versus steel wire rope lifting slings at nearly 400 lbs. each. Lighter slings made from Spectra® fiber reduce installation and recovery costs. In addition, slings made with Spectra® fiber do not twist and kink like steel wire so they can generally be used multiple times for a variety of jobs.