FORCE-8TM

The unique, patented construction of Force-8 has a firm cross-section, resulting in reduced compression-flattening and minimal diving on winch drums, while still providing high strength, low weight, and excellent flex-fatigue resistance. Force-8 is available in long, continuous lengths and can be easily inspected for internal and external strand wear. Samthane coating adds to its durability without affecting its flexibility or ease of splicing. Force-8 is recommended for split-drum or single-drum winch applications. It is not recommended for use on H-bitts, capstans, or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required.

Product Code

871

Specific Gravity

0.98

Fiber (Core/cover)

HMPE

Splice

8x3-Strand Class II

at Percent of break strength
10% 20% 30%
Elastic Elongation
0.70% 0.90% 1.20%

General Working Line   •   Primary Mooring Line

Easy to handle   •   Easy to inspect   •   Easy to splice   •   Flexible   •   Floats   •   Lightweight   •   Similar elastic elongation to wire rope   •   Torque-free construction   •   Wire rope replacement

DIAM.  (INCH) 1 1 1/16 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 5/16 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 2
CIRC.  (INCH) 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/8 4 1/2 5 5 1/2 6
WEIGHT PER 100 FT.  (LBS) 21.6 25.3 29.2 33.4 37.9 41 47.6 58.5 70.4 83.4
AVG. STRENGTH  (LBS) 94,500 109,000 125,000 141,000 159,000 169,000 196,000 237,000 281,000 329,000
MIN. STRENGTH  (LBS) 85,100 98,200 112,000 127,000 143,000 152,000 176,000 213,000 253,000 296,000
DIAM.  (MM) 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 48
CIRC.  (MM) 72 78 84 90 96 100 108 120 132 144
WEIGHT PER 100 M  (KG) 32.1 37.6 43.5 49.7 56.4 61 70.8 87 105 124
AVG. STRENGTH  (KG) 42,900 49,500 56,600 64,000 71,900 76,600 88,900 107,000 127,000 149,000
MIN. STRENGTH  (KG) 38,600 44,500 50,900 57,600 64,700 69,000 80,000 96,700 115,000 134,000
ISO 2307 STRENGTH  (METRIC TONS) 42.9 49.5 56.6 64 71.9 76.6 88.9 107 127 149

ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.

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