Tractorboy16 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 hi, would this be ok for a winch rope or not? seems to be the same stuff, dyneema on eblag James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 No it is very different dyneema is a trade name with many different ropes available. climbing/sailing/fishing etx are all made under the dyneema brand name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 No it is very differentdyneema is a trade name with many different ropes available. climbing/sailing/fishing etx are all made under the dyneema brand name Both dyneema and plasma are trade names for the individual UHMWPE filaments which make up the final rope/webbing etc. The resulting physical properties of the filament depends on the amount of draw imposed on the individual filament. The way that the filaments are put together in the final product will determine the final physical properties of the rope. A quick look at the Liros web site shows they mainly do yachting equipment. I can find a rope with a dyneema core with a double plait polyester sheath which would definitely not have the same properties of a synthetic winch rope. I can not find on a quick look a 12mm winch rope in the Liros web site Since a 31 metre 11mm plasma rope with a hook fixed to it is £170 from PG Winch where as the starting bid is £99 plus £8 carriage for what may be a non suitable rope. It might be worth asking a few questions about it but I personally would not rush out and bid on it Regards Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorboy16 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 hi, cheers was just wondering out of curiousity really, thanks for reply though. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That dyneema sheathed rope would typically be used at a halyard (rope) to pull up the sail on a 30-50 foot yacht. The polyester sheath would not stand up to the heat and typical wear on a recovery winch. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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