AmSteel is a non-rotational, Samthane coated, 12-strand single braid that yields high strength and low stretch; equivalent to wire rope with 1/7th the weight. AmSteel®-Blue is a proven cost-saving replacement for wire rope in key applications where strength, weight, and safety are important.
Features
- Uses Dyneema® SK-75 HMPE fiber
- Size for size strength replacement for wire rope at only 1/7th the weight
- Torque-free, very flexible, easy to handle
- Similar elastic elongation to wire rope
- Easily inspected or field spliced
- Floats
Applications
- Primary vessel mooring lines
- Tractor tug lines
- Face and wing wires for push tugs
- Emergency and seismic tow lines
