Stranded · Buoyant

Akwaflex 8 Strand

Akwaflex 8S ropes are manufactured from a blend of high tenacity monofilament fibres, producing a non-torque high tenacity rope with greater strength and abrasion resistance than polypropylene.

Easy to splice and inspect
High abrasion and UV resistance
High elasticity retention over nylon
Buoyant line
Lower weight than polyester and nylon
Balanced construction
Floating line ideal for stretchers, mooring lines and towlines

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Specific Gravity.99*

Melting Point160°C

Critical Temp.90°C

Elongation at Break16.9%

Floats / SinksFloats

UV ResistanceGood

Wet AbrasionExcellent

Dry AbrasionExcellent

Akwaflex 8S also offers improved ultraviolet resistance compared to standard polypropylene and will maintain flexibility and strength even when wet, offering the perfect balance between flexibility, durability and strength across a wide range of marine applications.

* value based on data supplied by the fibre manufacturer for new, dry fibre.

Sizing & Specifications

Dimensions & Ratings

Nominal Dia. (Inch)	Nominal Dia. (MM)	Size Circ.	Approx. Weight (Kg/100m)	Min. Tensile Spliced (Te)	Min. Tensile ISO Unspliced (Te)
1″	24	3″	33.2	9.9	11.0
1 1/8″	28	3 1/2″	45	14.4	16.0
1 5/16″	32	4″	58.2	18.0	20.0
1 1/2″	36	4 1/2″	73.6	22.5	25.0
1 5/8″	40	5″	91	28.8	32.0
1 3/4″	44	5 1/2″	109	34.2	38.0
2″	48	6″	130	39.6	44.0
2 1/8″	52	6 1/2″	149	46.8	52.0
2 1/4″	56	7″	178	53.1	59.0
2 5/8″	64	8″	224	68.4	76.0
3″	72	9″	284	85.5	95.0
3 1/4″	80	10″	348	103.5	115.0
3 5/8″	88	11″	418	126.0	140.0
4″	96	12″	500	149.4	166.0
4 1/4″	104	13″	586	171.9	191.0

Other sizes available on request. Contact us to confirm current lead times and pricing.

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