Offshore Mooring Rope
Description:
Offshore mooring rope is a specialized type of rope used to secure vessels, such as ships and offshore platforms, to fixed or floating structures in marine environments. The rope is designed to withstand high tensile loads and provide a reliable and safe means of anchoring.
Offshore mooring ropes are typically made from synthetic fibers, such as polyester, polypropylene, or nylon. These materials have high strength-to-weight ratios, good resistance to abrasion and UV degradation, and low stretch properties, which help to reduce the risk of snap-back and ensure the rope remains taut under tension.
The construction of offshore mooring rope can vary, depending on the intended application and load requirements. Common designs include three-strand twisted, double-braided, and multi-strand constructions. The ropes may also be coated or impregnated with lubricants or other materials to enhance their performance and durability.
Offshore mooring ropes are typically used in combination with other components, such as anchors, chains, and buoys, to create a mooring system that provides secure and stable anchorage for vessels in offshore environments. The ropes are subjected to a range of environmental factors, including wind, waves, and currents, as well as the weight and movement of the vessel. As a result, they must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure their continued reliability and safety.
Features of Offshore Mooring Rope:
1. High strength: Offshore mooring ropes are made from high-strength synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, which can withstand the extreme forces of ocean currents, winds, and waves.
2. Durability: These ropes are designed to have a long lifespan and be resistant to abrasion, UV radiation, and chemical degradation.
3. Buoyancy: Offshore mooring ropes are constructed to have a high buoyancy ratio to keep them afloat and prevent them from sinking to the ocean floor.
4. Flexibility: They are highly flexible and can bend and twist without losing their strength or breaking.
5. Easy handling: These ropes are easy to handle and can be spliced or repaired on board the vessel.
6. Low stretch: They have low stretch characteristics, which means they can maintain their tension and prevent the vessel from drifting away from the mooring point.
7. Resistance to water absorption: These ropes are made to resist water absorption, which makes them lightweight and reduces their risk of degradation.
8. Corrosion resistance: Offshore mooring ropes are resistant to corrosion, rust, and other environmental factors that can weaken the rope's structural integrity.
9. Visibility: They are designed to be highly visible and have reflective markings for safety purposes.
Drawing of Offshore Mooring Rope HM-99:
Main Performance of Offshore Mooring Rope HM-99:
Material |
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene |
Construction |
Double braided |
Spec. density |
0.97 |
Melting point |
145℃ |
Abrasion resistance |
More excellent |
U.V. resistance |
Good |
Chemical resistance |
Excellent |
Offshore Mooring Rope HM-99:
Dia. |
Cir. |
Weight |
Breaking Force |
||
mm |
inch |
kgs/100m |
LBS/100FT |
TON |
KN |
128 |
16 |
894 |
600 |
1044 |
10233 |
136 |
17 |
1010 |
678 |
1179 |
11552 |
144 |
18 |
1132 |
760 |
1322 |
12951 |
156 |
19-1/2 |
1328 |
892 |
1551 |
15200 |
160 |
20 |
1397 |
928 |
1632 |
15989 |
168 |
21 |
1541 |
1034 |
1799 |
17628 |
178 |
22-1/4 |
1729 |
1161 |
2020 |
19789 |
184 |
23 |
1848 |
1240 |
2158 |
21146 |
196 |
24-1/2 |
2097 |
1407 |
2449 |
23994 |
200 |
25 |
2183 |
1465 |
2550 |
24983 |
208 |
26 |
2361 |
1585 |
2758 |
27022 |
218 |
27-1/4 |
2594 |
1741 |
3030 |
29683 |
224 |
28 |
2739 |
1838 |
3199 |
31339 |
232 |
29 |
2938 |
1972 |
3431 |
33618 |
240 |
30 |
3144 |
2110 |
3672 |
35976 |
246 |
30-3/4 |
3303 |
2217 |
3858 |
37797 |
252 |
31-1/2 |
3466 |
2326 |
4048 |
39664 |
260 |
32-1/2 |
3690 |
2476 |
4310 |
42222 |
272 |
34 |
4038 |
2710 |
4716 |
46209 |
280 |
35 |
4279 |
2872 |
4998 |
48967 |
288 |
36 |
4527 |
3038 |
5288 |
51805 |
296 |
37 |
4782 |
3210 |
5586 |
54723 |
Drawing of Offshore Mooring Rope HP-99:
Main Performance of Offshore Mooring Rope HM-99:
Material
Polyester
Construction
Double braided
Spec. density
1.27
Melting point
260℃
Abrasion resistance
More excellent
U.V. resistance
Good
Temperature resistance
120℃ Max
Chemical resistance
Excellent
Parameters of Offshore Mooring Rope HM-99:
Dia.
Cir.
Weight
Breaking Force
mm
inch
kgs/100m
LBS/100FT
TON
KN
136
17
1260
846
538
5270
144
18
1410
946
603
5910
156
19-1/2
1630
1094
703
6890
160
20
1710
1148
740
7250
168
21
1880
1262
804
7880
178
22-1/4
2110
1416
908
8900
184
23
2280
1530
970
9510
196
24-1/2
2590
1738
1104
10820
200
25
2790
1872
1150
11270
208
26
3020
2027
1303
12770
218
27-1/4
3280
2201
1403
13750
224
28
3480
2336
1502
14720
232
29
3760
2523
1603
15710
240
30
3850
2584
1715
16810
246
30-3/4
4210
2826
1804
17680
252
31-1/2
4420
2966
1903
18650
260
32-1/2
4680
3141
2007
19670
272
34
4960
3329
2197
21530
280
35
5450
3658
2305
22590
288
36
5780
3879
2439
23900
296
37
6110
4101
2576
25240
Other sizes available request.