Polyester line
Polyester ropes have excellent abrasion resistance, very good knot holding and low elongation.
Polyester rope is water repellent and do not lose their strength when wet. It is non-floating. It is resistant to moisture.
Density: 1.38
Polyester has excellent UV resistance. It is ideal for long-term outdoor exposure.
Polyester fiber is resistant to mites, bacteria, mold, mineral and organic acids, oxidants and diluted alkalis.
It is sensitive to strong alkalis, some phenols, benzyl acetate and nitrobenzene.
The thermal properties of polyester ropes are as follows:
- Critical temperature: ± 180°C
- Melting temperature: ± 260°C
- Smell of hot oil with flame, black smoke
- Flame-retardant
A Garcette is a small synthetic rope with a diameter generally less than 5mm used to do all kinds of small work on a ship.