| 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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| 0.0165 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 50 | 56 |
| 0.023 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 115 | 128 |
| 0.045 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 300 | 333 |
| 0.055 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 415 | 460 |
| 1/16 | 3/16 | 0.15 | 870 | 970 |
| 0.1 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 1,500 | 1,670 |
| 7/64 | 21/64 | 0.46 | 2,250 | 2,500 |
| 1/8 | 3/8 | .64 | 2,800 | 3,100 |
| 3/16 | 9/16 | 1.3 | 5,500 | 6,100 |
| 1/4 | 3/4 | 2.1 | 8,000 | 8,900 |
| 5/16 | 15/16 | 3.2 | 11,700 | 13,000 |
| 3/8 | 1-1/8 | 5.3 | 17,500 | 19,400 |
| 7/16 | 1-1/4 | 6.1 | 21,000 | 23,300 |
| 1/2 | 1-1/2 | 9.2 | 31,300 | 34,800 |
| 9/16 | 1-3/4 | 11.4 | 37,900 | 42,100 |
| 5/8 | 2 | 15.3 | 51,400 | 57,100 |
| 3/4 | 2-1/4 | 19.2 | 68,500 | 76,100 |
| 7/8 | 2-3/4 | 28.3 | 92,600 | 102,900 |
| 1 | 3 | 33.8 | 110,000 | 122,000 |
| 1-1/8 | 3-1/2 | 46.0 | 147,000 | 163,000 |
| 1-1/4 | 3-3/4 | 52.2 | 165,000 | 183,000 |
| 1-5/16 | 4 | 60.2 | 196,000 | 218,000 |
12x12 Strand |
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| 1-1/2 | 4-1/2 | 74.6 | 221,000 | 246,000 |
| 1-5/8 | 5 | 94.8 | 291,000 | 323,000 |
| 1-3/4 | 5-1/2 | 113.2 | 314,000 | 349,000 |
| 2 | 6 | 132 | 355,000 | 394,000 |
| 2-1/8 | 6-1/2 | 157 | 428,000 | 476,000 |
| 2-1/4 | 7 | 176 | 481,000 | 534,000 |
| 2-5/8 | 8 | 241 | 596,000 | 662,000 |
| 2-3/4 | 8-1/2 | 270 | 660,000 | 733,000 |
| 3 | 9 | 309 | 780,000 | 867,000 |
| 3-1/4 | 10 | 377 | 940,000 | 1,044,000 |
| 3-5/8 | 11 | 468 | 1,250,000 | 1,389,000 |
| 4 | 12 | 569 | 1,520,000 | 1,689,000 |
Vectran® 12 Strand and 12×12
Vectran® 12- & 12×12 StrandVectran® 12 strand and 12×12 is a high strength very low stretch braided rope manufactured using Vectran LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) high modulus synthetic fiber yarns. This torque‑free rope is popular in applications when strength, low stretch, heat resistance and zero creep in fiber are required. Vectran 12 strand and 12×12 has excellent bend and flex fatigue resistance and is easily spliced using the lock-stitch type splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice.
Vectran 12 strand and 12×12 rope is typically provided with a clear polyurethane coating. Cortland’s original 12×12 construction is available on Vectran braided rope from 1-1/2″ (36 mm) diameter through 8-1/4″ (200 mm) diameter; for strengths and weights above 4″ diameter please contact Cortland.
Features / Benefits
- High strength
- Low stretch
- No creep
- Soft hand
- Torque free
- Easy splicing
Applications
- Replacement for wire rope
- Theatrical rigging
- Lifting slings
- Utility winch and pulling lines
- Recreational vehicle winch lines
- Subsea lifting and mooring lines
- Seismic
Certifications
- ABS Type Approval
| 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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| 0.419 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 0.584 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 1.143 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 1.397 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 1.588 | 3/16 | 0.22 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 2.540 | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| 2.778 | 21/64 | 0.69 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| 3 | 3/8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| 5 | 9/16 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| 6 | 3/4 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 8 | 15/16 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| 9 | 1-1/8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| 11 | 1-1/4 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| 12 | 1-1/2 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| 14 | 1-3/4 | 17.0 | 17.2 | 19.1 |
| 16 | 2 | 22.8 | 23.3 | 25.9 |
| 18 | 2-1/4 | 28.6 | 31.1 | 34.5 |
| 22 | 2-3/4 | 41.6 | 42 | 46.7 |
| 24 | 3 | 50.4 | 49.9 | 55.4 |
| 28 | 3-1/2 | 68.7 | 66.7 | 74 |
| 30 | 3-3/4 | 77.9 | 74.9 | 83 |
| 32 | 4 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 98.9 |
12x12 Strand |
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| 36 | 4-1/2 | 111.3 | 100 | 112 |
| 40 | 5 | 141.4 | 132 | 147 |
| 44 | 5-1/2 | 168.9 | 142 | 158 |
| 48 | 6 | 196 | 161 | 179 |
| 52 | 6-1/2 | 235 | 194 | 216 |
| 56 | 7 | 263 | 218 | 242 |
| 64 | 8 | 359 | 270 | 300 |
| 68 | 8-1/2 | 398 | 299 | 333 |
| 72 | 9 | 443 | 354 | 393 |
| 80 | 10 | 561 | 426 | 474 |
| 88 | 11 | 697 | 567 | 630 |
| 96 | 12 | 847 | 690 | 766 |