| Nominal Diameter (inches) | Size (circ in.) | Approximate Weight (lbs/100ft) | Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs) | Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Strand |
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| 5/8 | 2 | 12 | 34,400 | 38,200 |
| 3/4 | 2-1/4 | 15.1 | 45,900 | 50,900 |
| 13/16 | 2-1/2 | 18.1 | 49,600 | 55,100 |
| 7/8 | 2-3/4 | 22.3 | 62,000 | 68,800 |
| 1 | 3 | 26.6 | 73,700 | 81,800 |
| 1-1/8 | 3-1/2 | 36.2 | 98,400 | 109,200 |
| 1-1/4 | 3-3/4 | 41.1 | 110,500 | 122,700 |
| 1-5/16 | 4 | 47.4 | 131,300 | 145,700 |
12x12 Strand |
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| 1-1/2 | 4-1/2 | 58.7 | 148,000 | 164,300 |
| 1-5/8 | 5 | 74.6 | 195,000 | 216,500 |
| 1-3/4 | 5-1/2 | 89.1 | 210,300 | 233,400 |
| 2 | 6 | 103.8 | 237,800 | 264,000 |
| 2-1/8 | 6-1/2 | 123.8 | 286,700 | 318,200 |
| 2-1/4 | 7 | 138.6 | 322,200 | 357,600 |
| 2-1/2 | 7-1/2 | 168.1 | 355,100 | 394,200 |
| 2-5/8 | 8 | 189.7 | 399,300 | 443,200 |
| 2-3/4 | 8-1/2 | 212.4 | 442,200 | 490,800 |
| 3 | 9 | 243.1 | 522,600 | 580,100 |
Reduced Recoil Plasma®
Dyneema® SK75& Polyester Blend, 12- & 12×12 StrandCortland’s Plasma® 12-Strand and 12×12 ropes are the culmination of 25 years of engineering expertise in the HMPE industry. Our dedication to providing customers with industry-leading synthetic line is and always has been the goal. Our continued innovation and unwavering desire are to provide the strongest and most reliable product available.
Cortland’s Reduced Recoil Plasma is manufactured utilizing a combination of Plasma HMPE and Polyester fiber in either a conventional 12-Strand, or a 12×12 Strand, construction and is tested in accordance with the requirements of the latest version of Cordage Institute CI 1502, Test Methods for Reduced Recoil Risk Rope. In addition it meets or exceeds the requirements of the latest draft of CGSB‑40.20-2008, Standard for Reduced Recoil Rope.

Features / Benefits
- Lightweight
- Very low stretch
- Very high strength
- Soft on hands
- Torque free
- Easy to splice
- Easy to inspect
- Repairable (12×12)
Applications
- Mooring line
| Nominal Diameter (mm) | Size (circ in.) | Approximate Weight (kg/100m) | Minimum Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (tonnes) | Minimum Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12 Strand |
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| 16 | 2 | 15.8 | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| 18 | 2-1/4 | 19.8 | 20.8 | 23.1 |
| 20 | 2-1/2 | 26.9 | 22.5 | 25.0 |
| 22 | 2-3/4 | 33.2 | 28.1 | 31.2 |
| 24 | 3 | 39.5 | 33.4 | 37.1 |
| 28 | 3-1/2 | 54.0 | 44.6 | 49.5 |
| 30 | 3-3/4 | 61.2 | 50.1 | 55.6 |
| 32 | 4 | 70.6 | 59.5 | 66.0 |
12x12 Strand |
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| 36 | 4-1/2 | 87.4 | 67.1 | 74.5 |
| 40 | 5 | 111.1 | 88.4 | 98.1 |
| 44 | 5-1/2 | 132.6 | 95.4 | 106.0 |
| 48 | 6 | 154.5 | 108.0 | 120.0 |
| 52 | 6-1/2 | 184.3 | 130.0 | 144.0 |
| 56 | 7 | 206.3 | 146.0 | 162.0 |
| 60 | 7-1/2 | 250.2 | 161.0 | 179.0 |
| 64 | 8 | 282.3 | 181.0 | 201.0 |
| 68 | 8-1/2 | 316.2 | 201.0 | 223.0 |
| 72 | 9 | 361.8 | 237.0 | 263.0 |