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.
| Size (Circ) | Size (Diam) | Weight ( +/- 5%) | Minimum Breaking Load | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | mm | Kilos/ 100m | Kilos/ 220m | Tons |
| 41/2 | 36 | 78 | 172 | 35 |
| 5 | 40 | 102 | 224 | 44 |
| 51/2 | 44 | 124 | 273 | 52 |
| 6 | 48 | 147 | 323 | 60 |
| 61/2 | 52 | 172 | 378 | 70 |
| 7 | 56 | 200 | 440 | 81 |
| 71/2 | 60 | 230 | 506 | 91 |
| 8 | 64 | 262 | 576 | 103 |
| 81/2 | 68 | 296 | 651 | 116 |
| 9 | 72 | 331 | 728 | 128 |
| 91/2 | 76 | 370 | 814 | 145 |
| 10 | 80 | 409 | 900 | 159 |
| 101/2 | 84 | 453 | 997 | 175 |
| 11 | 88 | 496 | 1091 | 193 |
| 12 | 96 | 590 | 1298 | 229 |
More sizes are available upon request.