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US 2014/0345098 A1Published application
Synthetic rope for powered blocks and methods for production
AssigneeHampidjan hf
InventorHjortur Erlendsson
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AssigneeHampidjan hf
InventorHjortur Erlendsson
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Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member (7) containing rope (1) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion (9) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic pillion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath (8) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C.
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A process for forming a mainly synthetic rope (1) formed of at least a strength member (7), the process including steps of forming the strength member (7) with a braided construction and from filaments including filaments that are able to be creeped, the process comprising steps of:
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