Dyneema 3-8mm | A. Benvenuti
Dyneema is a form of HMPE fiber, short for High Modulus PolyEthylene, also known as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE). Dyneema undergoes a production process that refines the HMPE fiber by stretching and spinning it at different temperatures, resulting in unparalleled strength and minimal elongation. The line is treated with polyurethane resin (PU coating), which protects against UV radiation and abrasion.
Sold by the meter
APPLICATIONS
Dyneema rope is used where high strength and minimal elongation are required, such as for trapeze wires, as a lighter alternative to wire in backstays, for making soft shackles and loops, and as leech lines.
- Trapeze wires
- Backstays as a lighter alternative to wire
- Making soft shackles and loops
- Leech lines, etc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material
- Core: Dyneema SK78
Dimensions and loads
| Diameter Ø (mm) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Weight (g/meter) | 4.8 | 9.9 | 15 | 23.5 | 37.5 |
| Breaking load (kg) | 1050 | 2300 | 3000 | 4700 | 8250 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is the advantage of Dyneema compared to wire?
Dyneema (HMPE) has a very high strength-to-weight ratio and minimal elongation, making it a lighter alternative to wire in, for example, backstays and trapeze wires.
What does the PU coating do?
The line is treated with polyurethane resin (PU coating) which protects against UV radiation and abrasion.
How is the rope sold?
The rope is sold by the meter in diameters of 3–8 mm.