Stronger and lighter than wire. AmSteel®-Blue is a torque-free, 12-strand single braid made with 100% DYNEEMA® fiber that yeilds the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size-for-size, is the same strength as steel - yet it floats. Amsteel®-Blue is an excellent wire rope replacement with extrememely low stretch, and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance.
FIBER: HMPE
COLORS: Blue, Black, Gray, Green, Orange, Red or Yellow
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 98 (floats)
SPLICE/CLASS: 12-Strand Class II
ELASTIC ELONGATION At percent of break strength:
10% : .46%
20% : .70%
30% : .96%
FEATURES:
-Made with 100% HMPE
-Samthane coated
-Maximum strength-to-weight ratio
-Highly flex-fatigue resistant
-Highly abrasion resistant
-Nonrotational
-1/7th the weight of wire
- Wire Rope replacement
APPLICATIONS:
-Pulling/stringing lines
-Winch lines
-Slings
-Camera control lines
-Event/special effects rigging
Standard Color: Blue (special order in red, green, orange, silver/gray)
Choice of Diameter. Choice of 600 ft or 1200 ft spool. Call for special order lengths and colors.
| Diameter in inches | Avg. Strength | Min. Strength |
| 1/8 | 2,500 | 2,300 |
| 5/32 | 4,000 | 3,600 |
| 3/16 | 5,400 | 4,900 |
| 1/4 | 8,600 | 7,700 |
| 5/16 | 13,700 | 12,300 |
| 3/8 | 19,600 | 17,600 |
| 7/16 | 23,900 | 21,500 |
| 1/2 | 34,000 | 30,600 |
| 9/16 | 40,500 | 36,500 |
| 5/8 | 52,800 | 47,500 |
| 3/4 | 64,400 | 58,000 |
| 13/16 | 82,000 | 73,800 |
| 7/8 | 90,800 | 81,700 |
| 1 | 109,000 | 98,100 |