Spectra®-Siri® S-12 DB Rope
Spectra®-Siri® S-12 DB are High Modulus / High Performance ropes with long term fatigue life properties and outstanding quality performance ideal for the critical operations of the shipping industry. They consist of a 12-strand load bearing core (HC Spectra® fibers) and a protective braided jacket. This rope construction is firm, round and torque free.
APPLICATIONS: Mooring (to be used with Synthetic tails) – Anchoring – Tow Lines (to be used with synthetic tails) – STS operations / OFFSHORE / YACHTING
There are three options for the jacket:
Spectra®-Siri® S-12 DB ropes are 12 strand High Modulus ropes, combining the excellent properties of Honeywell’s HC Spectra® fibers and an insuperable manufacturing process. The use of the special NikaThane-J coating application on the HC Spectra® fibers and the superior in-house heat-setting process provides a high quality robust rope construction with higher strength efficiency and excellent abrasion resistance. Spectra-Siri® S-12 DB ropes exhibit excellent resistance to UV sunlight and weathering degradation and thus an extended service life (more than 7 years).

Spectra®-Siri® S-12 DB ropes are an excellent wire-rope alternative and offer several benefits:
- Most cost-effective ropes to purchase due to lower labor requirements in operations and decreased mooring & towing operating times
- High strength-to-size ratio of the HC Spectra® fibers, allowing for lighter weight ropes that are easier to handle.
- No corrosion, superior chemical resistance, increased abrasion resistance and excellent flex fatigue
- 2-3 times longer service life (compared to wire ropes)
- Negligible maintenance costs
Spectra®-Siri® S-12 DB ropes are produced according to ISO 10325-2009 and they comply with OCIMF's latest regulations & recommendations for the safe mooring of the tanker-LNG-LPG vessels.
Specific Gravity: 1.07 (PES jacket) / 1.00 (Mixed jacket) / 0.97 (UHMWPE jacket)
Elongation at breaking: 3.5% (when new)
Melting point: 145oC (UHMWPE) - 265 oC (PES)
Resistance to UV radiation: Excellent
Chemical Resistance to ALKALI: Excellent
Chemical Resistance to ORGANIC SOLVENT: Very Good
Chemical Resistance to ACID: Good. Resistant to H2SO4 in temperatures up to 250C
Size (Circ) | Size (Diam) |
Weight (+/- 5%) (Polyester jacket) |
Weight (+/- 5%) (Mixed jacket) |
Weight (+/- 5%) (UHMWPE jacket) |
Minimum Breaking Load |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
inches | mm | Kilos /100m | Kilos / 100m | Kilos / 100m | Tons |
2 | 16 | 17.1 | 15.9 | 15.1 | 20.6 |
2 1/4 | 18 | 22.2 | 21.1 | 20 | 27.0 |
2 1/2 | 20 | 25.8 | 24.5 | 23.4 | 33.4 |
2 3/4 | 22 | 31.6 | 30 | 28.6 | 40.5 |
3 | 24 | 38.6 | 36.8 | 35 | 48.8 |
3 1/4 | 26 | 45.4 | 43.2 | 41 | 56.3 |
3 1/2 | 28 | 51.9 | 49.4 | 46.9 | 66.3 |
3 3/4 | 30 | 58.3 | 55.5 | 52.7 | 73.4 |
4 | 32 | 68 | 64.8 | 61.6 | 80.6 |
4 1/4 | 34 | 75.8 | 72.2 | 68.6 | 85.6 |
4 1/2 | 36 | 83.2 | 79.2 | 75.2 | 95.6 |
4 3/4 | 38 | 93.2 | 88.8 | 84.4 | 107.4 |
5 | 40 | 104.7 | 99.7 | 94.7 | 121.5 |
5 1/4 | 42 | 115 | 110.9 | 105.4 | 132.0 |
5 1/2 | 44 | 128.4 | 122.3 | 116.2 | 146.3 |
5 3/4 | 46 | 139.4 | 132.8 | 126.2 | 160.5 |
6 | 48 | 149.5 | 143 | 138.7 | 175.6 |
6 1/4 | 50 | 167 | 159 | 151.1 | 190.1 |
6 1/2 | 52 | 176.4 | 168 | 159.6 | 207.4 |
7 | 56 | 196 | 185 | 169.9 | 220.1 |
7 1/2 | 60 | 218.8 | 208.4 | 198 | 257.5 |
8 | 64 | 250.3 | 238.4 | 226.5 | 284.5 |
8 1/2 | 68 | 283.3 | 269.8 | 256.3 | 316.4 |
9 | 72 | 324.2 | 308.8 | 293.4 | 352.5 |
9 1/2 | 76 | 359.1 | 342 | 324.9 | 391.8 |
10 | 80 | 403.1 | 383.9 | 364.7 | 459.5 |
11 | 88 | 514.1 | 488 | 465.1 | 545.9 |
12 | 96 | 567.6 | 540.6 | 513.6 | 625.3 |