Product Description
Ultra - High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Tow Rope
(UHMWPE Tow Rope)
Introduction
Ultra - high molecular weight polyethylene tow ropes are specialized products engineered for demanding traction and lifting applications. Leveraging advanced UHMWPE fiber technology, these ropes deliver exceptional performance across marine, industrial, and defense sectors.
Features
- Material Composition: Constructed from ultra - high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber ropes, with a protective layer woven from high - strength polyester yarn. This dual - layer design balances strength and durability.
- Mechanical Performance:
- Boasts high strength to handle heavy loads in sectors like offshore oil and wind power.
- Exhibits excellent chemical resistance (resists acids, alkalis) and aging resistance, ensuring long - term reliability in harsh environments (e.g., chemical plants, coastal areas).
- Provides strong abrasion resistance and fatigue resistance, critical for repeated - use scenarios like crane rigging or cable traction.
- Features soft flexibility for easy handling, while also being water - resistant, moisture - resistant, saltwater - resistant, and UV - resistant-ideal for marine and outdoor operations.
- Industrial & Energy Sectors:
- Used for seismic cable traction in geophysical surveys, ensuring stable signal transmission.
- Deployed as lifting rigging in manufacturing and mining, handling heavy equipment safely.
- Applied in wind power projects for turbine maintenance, withstanding harsh weather and dynamic loads.
- Supports ocean petroleum operations (e.g., platform mooring, supply vessel towing) and industry applications (equipment transport, field operations) due to its rugged performance.
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On top of high strength, chemical/aging/abrasion resistance, and flexibility:
Low - Density & Easy Handling: Density (≈0.97g/cm³) is lower than water, so it floats. No extra weights needed for water operations. Easy to carry, deploy, and retrieve-reduces labor.
Low Elongation for Precision: Minimal stretch under load ensures stable arc and trajectory control. Ideal for power line pulling and precise traction tasks, guaranteeing accuracy.
Electrical Insulation: Non - conductive, replaces metal ropes in live - line work (e.g., high - voltage line traction) to avoid electric shock risks-enhances safety.
Extreme Environment Resistance: Performs stably in - 150ºC to 70ºC, resists UV aging. Suits polar expeditions, desert/high - temp outdoor jobs-no performance decay.
Longevity & Cost - Efficiency: Abrasion, corrosion, and aging resistance extend service life (far longer than regular ropes). Minimal maintenance lowers long - term costs.
Impact Energy Absorption: Molecular structure disperses shock loads. Prevents breakage from sudden heavy loads (e.g., rescue towing, equipment start/stop), protecting gear and assets.
Other related products in our factory:Synthetic rope, PP rope, Nylon rope, Polyester rope, Polysteel rope, Mixed rope,soft shackle, Winch Rope
Please contact us for the detail quantity and price
As market globalization moves forward rapidly, we have improved a variety of produccertification.With this effort, we can present Classification Society certificatesincluding BV, CCS, ABS, LR, NK, DNV, and provide various product testing ascustomer requirements, which ensures our product quality.
Product Parameters
Basic Info.
| Material: |
UHMWPE Tow Rope |
| Structure: |
Tow Rope |
| Density: |
0.97g/cm³ floating |
| Melting point: |
-150~70ºC |
| Low Elongation : |
3.5% ~ 4% |
| Abrasion resistance: |
Very Good |
| UV resistance: |
Very Good |
| Chemical resistance: |
Very Good |
| Water Absorption : |
None, meaning it remains light when working in wet conditions |
UHMWPE Tow Rope
Main Technical Parameters:
| Core Diameter (mm) |
Including Cover Diameter (mm) |
Linear Density (ktex) |
Minimum Breaking Force |
|
| |
|
|
KN |
Ton |
| 6 |
9 |
32 |
35 |
3.57 |
| 7 |
10 |
42 |
50 |
5.10 |
| 8 |
12 |
55 |
60 |
6.12 |
| 9 |
13 |
65 |
75 |
7.65 |
| 10 |
14 |
75 |
98 |
10.0 |
| 11 |
15 |
100 |
115 |
11.73 |
| 12 |
16 |
117 |
135 |
13.77 |
| 13 |
17 |
130 |
160 |
16.32 |
| 14 |
18 |
165 |
190 |
19.38 |
| 15 |
19 |
188 |
210 |
21.42 |
| 16 |
20 |
213 |
240 |
24.48 |
| 17 |
21 |
235 |
271 |
27.64 |
| 18 |
22 |
265 |
296 |
30.20 |
| 19 |
24 |
287 |
328 |
33.50 |
| 22 |
26 |
395 |
425 |
43.35 |
| 24 |
28 |
463 |
495 |
50.49 |
Company Profile
Company Information
Yangzhou Shenlong Rope Co., Ltd.is a comprehensive high-tech enterprise integratingdesign, production and sale. We can provide interationally recognized productsthanks to our efforts to introduce advanced technology and equipment and upgradeproduction process over the past 30 years since our inception.
We provide a wide variety of marine ropes, including UHMWPE ropes, polyamideropes, polyester ropes, polypropylene ropes,, Mixed ropes and winch rope etc. Theyrange from 2mm to 140mm in diameter, and are available with 3-strand, 6-strand.8-strand,12-strand,24-strand (double braid), 32-strand (double braid), and 48-strand(double braid).
We are committed to producing each rope with high quality by employing advancedtechnology to safeguard each voyage of ships. We have eamed a good reputationboth at home and abroad for our quality service and high product quality.
Certifications
Shenlong Rope Industry's Position & Certifications in China.
To date, Shenlong Rope Industry consistently ranks among China's top three rope manufacturers, holding comprehensive certifications across all product categories with industry-leading production scale. We maintain an exemplary reputation in the domestic market, renowned for rapid delivery and 100% product qualification rate.
Key certifications include:
ccs
ABS
LR BV KR
NK
RS DNV.GL
FAQ
FAQ
Q1:Are you a factory?
A1: Yes. We are factory located in Yangzhou, Jingsu Province. Supply a wide variety of marine ropes, including UHMWPE ropes, polyamide ropes, polyester ropes, polypropylene ropes,, Mixed ropes and winch rope etc. They range from 2mm to 200mm in diameter, and are available with 3-strand, 6-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand, 24-strand (double braid), 32-strand (double braid), and 48-strand (double braid).
Q2: What's the lead time for orders?
A2: Standard models ship in 3-7days; customized units require 15-35 days.Generally, it will take 7 to 60 days after receiving your advance payment. The specific delivery time depends on the items and the quantity of your order.
Q3: What is your terms of payment?
A3: T/T 30% as deposit, and 70% before delivery. We'll show you the photos of the products and packages before you pay the balance.
Q4: Can you produce according to the samples?
A4: es, we can produce by your samples or technical drawings.
Q5: What is your sample policy?
A5:We can supply the sample if we have ready parts in stock, but the customers have to pay the sample cost and the courier cost.
Q6: Do you test all your goods before delivery?
A6:Yes, we have 100% test before delivery.
Q7: Can you add our own logo on the product?
A7:Yes. We offer the service of adding customers' logo. There are many types of this service. If you have this need, kindly send us you own logo.
Q8:How do you make our business long-term and good relationship?
A8: We keep good quality and competitive price to ensure our customers benefit. And we respect every customer as our friend and we sincerely do business and make friends with them, no matter where they come from.
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