Cortland Plasma® 12×12 Strand Rope

Plasma® 12×12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. Plasma is manufactured from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) that has been enhanced by Cortland’s patented recrystallization process.

This patented construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. This design allows for long lay lengths, making rope that is more flexible for bending applications, easy to inspect, and can be quickly spliced using standard 12 strand splicing techniques. Plasma 12×12 is supplied with our standard polyurethane finish, although other coatings can be applied to suit specific applications.

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Description

Features and Benefits:

  • World’s strongest rope for its weight
  • Long lengths available
  • High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
  • Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
  • Neutrally buoyant in water
  • Select sizes are ABS & DNV type approved

Applications:

  • Replacement for wire rope heavy lift slings
  • Tug vessel assist lines
  • Vessel mooring lines
  • Offshore working ropes
  • Lashings

Certifications:

  • ABS
  • DNV-GL

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Cortland Plasma 12 x12 Rope

 

Nominal Diameter
(inches)
Size
(circ in.)
Approximate Weight
(lbs/100ft)
Minimum Tensile Strength
Spliced Rope
(lbs)
Minimum Tensile Strength
ISO Unspliced Rope
(lbs)

ABS and DNV type approved sizes — up to 4” diameter (96 mm)

1-5/8566291,000323,300
1-3/45-1/278314,000348,900
2691355,000392,450
2-1/86-1/2109428,000475,600
2-1/47122481,000534,400
2-1/27-1/2148530,000588,900
2-5/88167596,000662,200
2-3/48-1/2187660,000733,300
39214780,000866,700
3-1/89-1/2235850,000944,400
3-1/410261940,0001,045,400
3-1/210-1/22981,108,0001,231,000
3-5/8113241,250,0001,388,900
3-3/411-1/23431,317,0001,463,000
4123941,520,0001,689,000
4-1/812-1/24571,622,0001,802,000
4-1/4135141,697,0001,886,000
4-1/213-1/25301,827,0002,030,000
4-5/8145461,880,0002,089,000
4-3/414-1/25871,927,0002,141,000
5156062,069,5002,299,000
5-1/815-1/26572,212,0002,458,000
5-1/4167032,355,0002,617,000
5-1/216-1/27492,497,5002,775,000
5-5/8178132,640,0002,933,000
5-3/417-1/28712,782,5003,092,000
6189322,925,0003,250,000
6-1/818-1/29853,068,0003,409,000
6-1/41910383,210,5003,567,000
6-1/219-1/211033,353,0003,726,000
6-5/82011593,496,0003,884,000
6-3/420-1/212273,638,5004,043,000
72112843,781,0004,201,000
7-1/821-1/213343,963,5004,404,000
7-1/42213924,066,0004,518,000
7-1/222-1/214524,209,0004,677,000
7-5/82315274,351,5004,835,000
7-3/423-1/215894,494,0004,993,000
82416534,637,0005,152,000
8-1/824-1/217324,779,0005,310,000
8-1/42517984,922,0005,469,000

Size: Diameter and circumference are nominal. A new unused rope in relaxed state will measure larger; loading and use compacts ropes, sets splices and lessens rope size. This is especially prevalent in sizes above 4″ diameter. Published nominal sizes from 4-1/8″ and larger represent stabilized or preloaded size.

Weights: Published weights of sizes 1-5/8″– 4″ diameter are calculated at linear density under stated preload (200d²) plus 4%. For this chart, sizes 4-1/8″–8-1/4″ diameter represent un-cycled, (non-stabilized) weights.

Tensile Strengths: Tensile strength determined in accordance with Cordage Institute 1500 Test Methods for Fiber Ropes and ISO 2307.

 


Cortland Plasma 12 x 12 Technical Chart

Technical Information

  • Specific gravity: 0.98*
  • Melting point: 284°F (140°C)
  • Critical temperature: 150°F (65°C)
  • Coefficient of friction: 0.09–0.12*
  • Elongation at break: 3%–4%
  • Fiber water absorption: 0%
  • UV resistance: moderate
  • Wet abrasion: superior
  • Dry abrasion: superior

* Value based on data supplied by the fiber manufacturer for new, dry fiber

 

 

 

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