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AMSTEEL®BLUE

AmSteel-Blue is a high-performance 12-strand single braid of 100% Dyneema® fiber, AmSteel-Blue yields the maximum strength-to-weight ratio, very low stretch, and is stronger than the same sized wire rope—but it's so light, it floats. It has extremely low stretch, superior flex fatigue, and wear resistance. Made with Dyneema® fiber, AmSteel-Blue is Samthane coated, which enhances the fiber's already high abrasion and cut resistant characteristics. It's the highest strength single braid Samson makes. Samthane coating enhances this rope's already high abrasion and cut resistance. AmSteel-Blue is recommended for split-drum winch applications. It is not recommended for use on H-bitts, capstans, or cleats if surging or rendering the rope is required. AmSteel-Blue has been verified by ABS according to MEG4, and is type approved by: ABS, BV, DNV, Lloyd's, and RMRS. AmSteel-Blue is available with the option of sustainable, bio-sourced fiber. Now, reducing your impact on the planet doesn't mean reducing quality or sacrificing strength.

Product Code

872

Specific Gravity

0.98

Fiber (Core/cover)

HMPE

Splice

12-Strand Class II

at Percent of break strength
10% 20% 30%
Elastic Elongation
0.46% 0.70% 0.96%
Color Options
color-options

Pulling / Stringing Line   •   Winch Line

Abrasion resistant   •   Bio-sourced fiber available   •   Easy to inspect   •   Easy to splice   •   Excellent wear characteristics   •   Extremely low stretch   •   Flexible   •   Floats   •   High strength   •   Highly flex-fatigue resistant   •   Lightweight   •   Maximum strength-to-weight ratio   •   Samthane coated   •   Similar elastic elongation to wire rope   •   Torque-free construction   •   Wire rope replacement

LDBF  (LB) 98,100 113,000 121,000 133,000 149,000 167,000 185,000 205,000 229,000 255,000 276,000 302,000 353,000 376,000 411,000 483,000 529,000
DIAM.  (INCH) 1 1 1/32 1 1/16 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 5/16 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 9/16 1 5/8 1 11/16 1 3/4 2 2 1/16 2 1/8 2 1/4 2 1/2
LINEAR DENSITY  (LB/100FT) 21.7 25.6 27.1 30 34.3 38.6 41.4 47.6 53 59.6 63.7 71.7 83.2 90.3 97.8 109 141
LB LINEAR DENSITY  (LB/100FT) 21.7 25.6 27.1 30 34.3 38.6 41.4 47.6 53 59.6 63.7 71.7 83.2 90.3 97.8 109 141
LDBF  (MT) 44.5 51 54.7 60.4 67.4 75.6 83.7 93.1 104 116 125 137 160 171 187 219 240
DIAM.  (MM) 24 25 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 48 50 52 56 60
LINEAR DENSITY  (KG/100M) 32.3 38.1 40.3 44.6 51 57.4 61.6 70.8 78.9 88.7 94.8 107 124 134 146 162 210
LB LINEAR DENSITY  (KG/100M) 32.3 38.1 40.3 44.6 51 57.4 61.6 70.8 78.9 88.7 94.8 107 124 134 146 162 210

Line Design Break Force (LDBF): The minimum force that a new, dry, spliced mooring line will break when tested according to MEG4 appendix B. Linear Density (LD): Linear density of line measured at reference load. Load Bearing Linear Density (LBLD): Linear density of load bearing member of the line, measured at reference load per CI-1500A.

DIAM.  (INCH) 7/64 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 13/16 7/8 1 1 1/32 1 1/16 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 5/16 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 9/16 1 5/8 1 11/16 1 3/4 2 2 1/16 2 1/8 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 5/8 2 3/4 3 3 1/8 3 1/4 3 3/8 3 1/2 3 5/8 3 3/4 4 4 1/4 4 1/2 4 5/8 5 5 1/4 5 1/2 5 3/4 6 6 1/8 6 1/4 6 1/2 6 5/8
CIRC.  (INCH) 5/16 3/8 15/32 9/16 3/4 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/8 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/8 4 1/2 4 3/4 5 5 1/4 5 1/2 6 6 1/4 6 1/2 7 7 1/2 8 8 1/2 9 9 1/2 10 10 1/8 10 1/2 11 11 1/4 12 13 13 1/2 14 15 16 16 1/2 17 1/4 18 18 1/2 19 19 1/2 20
WEIGHT PER 100 FT.  (LBS) 0.3 0.5 0.75 1 1.6 2.7 3.4 4.5 5.9 7.9 10.2 13.3 17 19.6 21.8 26 27.5 31.9 36.2 41.8 45 51.7 57.6 65.2 71 78.4 86.4 95 109 116 148 167 187 206 228 240 265 295 340 362 399 452 504 551 609 667 730 793 819 861 924 998 1,029
AVG. STRENGTH  (LBS) 1,600 2,500 4,000 5,400 8,600 13,700 19,600 23,900 34,000 40,500 52,800 64,400 82,000 90,800 109,000 125,000 134,000 148,000 165,000 185,000 205,000 228,000 254,000 283,000 307,000 335,000 392,000 418,000 457,000 537,000 588,000 662,000 735,000 832,000 920,000 1,007,000 1,120,000 1,170,000 1,459,000 1,627,000 1,819,000 2,029,000 2,246,000 2,462,000 2,690,000 2,930,000 3,183,000 3,443,000 3,568,000 3,705,000 3,979,000 4,264,000 4,410,000
MIN. STRENGTH  (LBS) 1,400 2,300 3,600 4,900 7,700 12,300 17,600 21,500 30,600 36,500 47,500 58,000 73,800 81,700 98,100 113,000 121,000 133,000 149,000 167,000 185,000 205,000 229,000 255,000 276,000 302,000 353,000 376,000 411,000 483,000 529,000 596,000 662,000 749,000 828,000 906,000 1,008,000 1,053,000 1,313,000 1,464,000 1,637,000 1,826,000 2,021,000 2,216,000 2,421,000 2,637,000 2,865,000 3,099,000 3,211,000 3,335,000 3,581,000 3,838,000 3,969,000
DIAM.  (MM) 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 48 50 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 82 86 88 92 96 104 110 112 120 128 134 146 152 156 158 164 168
CIRC.  (MM) 7.5 9 12 15 18 24 27 33 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 75 78 84 90 96 100 108 114 120 126 132 144 150 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 246 254 264 272 288 312 328 336 360 384 400 438 456 468 474 492 504
WEIGHT PER 100 M  (KG) 0.45 0.74 1.1 1.5 2.4 4 5.1 6.7 8.8 11.8 15.2 19.8 25.3 29.2 32.4 38.7 40.9 47.5 53.9 62.2 67 76.9 85.7 97 106 117 129 141 162 173 220 248 278 307 339 357 394 439 506 539 594 673 750 820 906 992 1,086 1,180 1,219 1,281 1,375 1,485 1,531
AVG. STRENGTH  (KG) 730 1,100 1,800 2,400 3,900 6,200 8,900 10,800 15,400 18,400 24,000 29,200 37,200 41,200 49,400 56,700 60,800 67,100 74,800 84,000 93,000 103,000 115,000 128,000 139,000 152,000 178,000 190,000 207,000 244,000 267,000 300,000 333,000 377,000 417,000 457,000 508,000 531,000 662,000 738,000 825,000 920,000 1,019,000 1,117,000 1,220,000 1,329,000 1,444,000 1,562,000 1,618,000 1,681,000 1,805,000 1,934,000 2,000,000
MIN. STRENGTH  (KG) 650 1,000 1,600 2,200 3,500 5,600 8,000 9,800 13,900 16,500 21,600 26,300 33,500 37,100 44,500 51,000 54,700 60,400 67,400 75,600 83,700 93,100 104,000 116,000 125,000 137,000 160,000 171,000 187,000 219,000 240,000 270,000 300,000 340,000 376,000 411,000 457,000 478,000 596,000 664,000 743,000 828,000 917,000 1,005,000 1,098,000 1,196,000 1,299,000 1,406,000 1,457,000 1,513,000 1,624,000 1,741,000 1,800,000
ISO 2307 STRENGTH  (METRIC TONS) 0.73 1.1 1.8 2.4 3.9 6.2 8.9 10.8 15.4 18.4 24 29.2 37.2 41.2 49.4 56.7 60.8 67.1 74.8 84 93 103 115 128 139 152 178 190 207 244 267 300 333 377 417 457 508 531 662 738 825 920 1,019 1,117 1,220 1,329 1,444 1,562 1,618 1,681 1,805 1,934 2,000

Size 7/64" (2.5 mm) changes from 12-strand to 8-strand construction. ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.

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Product Code: 872

BioSourced Fiber AvailableSUSTAINABLE SOURCING

Samson is now sourcing Bio-based Dyneema® fiber from AVIENT that will be available for AmSteel®-Blue and other select HMPE products. This fiber is sourced from raw materials in the paper and pulp industries and utilizes the mass balance approach. Samson customers can receive more sustainable products with the same superior performance.

For over 140 years the Samson logo has been a symbol of strength. Now, reducing your impact on the planet doesn't mean reducing quality or sacrificing strength. When you see this green logo, you'll know your rope has been made using bio-sourced fiber. Ask your Samson sales representative for details.

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