Description
POLYSTEEL ropes are manufactured from extruded copolymer (polypropylene and polyethylene) fibers whose unique properties result in ropes that, size for size, are almost triple the strength of traditional high quality manila rope and twice the strength of conventional polypropylene rope. Not only are Polysteel ropes far stronger, but they weigh much less, making them easier to handle. Unlike manila rope, which can experience a rapid loss of strength in adverse conditions, Polysteel rope has very good resistance to rot mildew, acids and alkalis. In addition, Polysteel will not harden with age, experiences no loss of strength either from wetness or from drying and has a very low percentage elongation. The abrasion resistance of Polysteel rope is superior to manila and polypropylene rope and withstands shock load much better than manila rope. While unused Polysteel rope has a slightly stiff feeling as it comes off the coil, it rapidly becomes highly pliable once it is placed in service. After running only a short time over sheaves, the rope will develop a surface “fuzz” which makes for a silky feel; and excellent handling characteristics, unlike polypropylene rope which is coarse and slippery on handling. Specific gravity .92
