NIKA-FLEX 8 ropes are mixed Polyolefin & Polyester ropes and are constructed according to EN ISO 10556. High tenacity Polyester fibers cover NIKA-Steel® fibers through an engineered twisting process. The selected twist factor & fiber tensioning make the NIKA-FLEX 8 yarns stronger and more abrasion resistant than conventional mixed yarns.
All of the strands are composed of mixed NIKA-FLEX 8 yarns and the resulting Polyester percentage is 50% – 50% w/w through the whole strand’s cross-section.
APPLICATIONS: MOORING – ANCHORING – TAILS
NIKA-FLEX 8 ropes are ideal for demanding applications. The Ultra-high abrasion resistance, the very high breaking strength, and the excellent endurance to cyclic loading make up for the lack of buoyancy. Additionally, NIKA-FLEX 8 ropes exhibit excellent resistance to sunlight & chemicals.
NIKA-FLEX 8 ropes are user-friendly, rotation resistant, and easy to splice. They comply with the latest regulations and recommendations of OCIMF for the safe mooring of tankers.
| Nom. Size (Diam) | Nom. Size (Circ) | Weight (+/- 5%) | MBL (acc. ISO 2307) | LDBF (acc. MEG4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | inches | kg / 100m mtr | kg / 220 mtr | tn | tn |
| 24 | 3” | 35.3 | 77.7 | 16.5 | 14.9 |
| 28 | 3 1/2” | 48.3 | 106.3 | 20.8 | 18.7 |
| 32 | 4” | 68.1 | 149.8 | 27.0 | 24.3 |
| 36 | 4 1/2” | 78.1 | 171.8 | 32.5 | 29.3 |
| 40 | 5” | 102.0 | 224.4 | 44.0 | 40.0 |
| 44 | 5 1/2” | 124.0 | 272.8 | 52.0 | 46.8 |
| 48 | 6” | 147.0 | 323.4 | 60.0 | 54.0 |
| 52 | 6 1/2” | 172.0 | 378.4 | 70.0 | 63.0 |
| 56 | 7” | 200.0 | 440.0 | 81.0 | 72.9 |
| 60 | 7 1/2” | 230.0 | 506.0 | 91.0 | 81.9 |
| 64 | 8” | 262.0 | 576.4 | 103.0 | 92.7 |
| 68 | 8 1/2” | 296.0 | 651.2 | 116.0 | 104.4 |
| 72 | 9” | 331.0 | 728.2 | 128.0 | 115.2 |
| 76 | 9 1/2” | 370.0 | 814.0 | 145.0 | 130.5 |
| 80 | 10” | 409.0 | 899.8 | 159.0 | 143.1 |
| 84 | 10 1/2” | 453.0 | 996.6 | 175.0 | 157.5 |
| 88 | 11” | 496.0 | 1091.2 | 198.0 | 180.0 |
| 92 | 11 1/2” | 543.0 | 1194.6 | 213.5 | 192.2 |
| 96 | 12” | 590.0 | 1298.0 | 229.0 | 206.1 |
| 100 | 12 1/2” | 639.0 | 1405.8 | 245.5 | 221.0 |
LDBF: Line Design Break Force
MBL: Minimum Breaking Load
more sizes available upon request
