HMPE 12x12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. Plasma is manufactured from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) that has been enhanced by a patented recrystallization process.
This patented construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. This design allows for long lay lengths, making rope that is more flexible for bending applications, easy to inspect and can be quickly spliced using standard 12 strand splicing techniques. HMPE 12x12 is supplied with our standard polyurethane finish, although other coatings can be applied to suit specific applications.
Benefits / Features- World's strongest rope for its weight
- Long lengths available
- High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
- Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
- Neutrally buoyant in water
- Select sizes are ABS & DNV type approved
| Nominal Dia. (mm) | Nominal Dia. (in) |
Rope Circ. |
Approx Weight lbs./100 ft |
Approx Weight kg / 100m |
Min Tensile Strength Spliced Rope (lbs.) |
Min Tensile Strength Spliced Rope MT (tonnes) |
Min Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope (lbs.) |
Min Tensile Strength ISO Unspliced Rope MT (tonnes) |
| 40 mm | 1-5/8" | 5" | 66 | 98 | 291,000 | 132 | 323,300 | 147 |
| 44 mm | 1-3/4" | 5-1/2" | 78 | 117 | 314,000 | 142 | 348,900 | 158 |
| 48 mm | 2" | 6" | 91 | 136 | 355,000 | 161 | 392,450 | 178 |
| 52 mm | 2-1/8" | 6-1/2" | 109 | 162 | 428,000 | 194 | 475,600 | 216 |
| 56 mm | 2-1/4" | 7" | 122 | 182 | 481,000 | 218 | 534,400 | 242 |
| 60 mm | 2-1/2" | 7-1/2" | 148 | 220 | 530,000 | 240 | 588,900 | 267 |
| 64 mm | 2-5/8" | 8" | 167 | 249 | 596,000 | 270 | 662,200 | 300 |
| 68 mm | 2-3/4" | 8-1/2" | 187 | 278 | 660,000 | 299 | 733,300 | 333 |
| 72 mm | 3" | 9" | 214 | 319 | 780,000 | 354 | 866,700 | 393 |
| 76 mm | 3-1/8" | 9-1/2" | 235 | 350 | 850,000 | 386 | 944,400 | 428 |
| 80 mm | 3-1/4" | 10" | 261 | 388 | 940,000 | 426 | 1,045,400 | 474 |
| 84 mm | 3-1/2" | 10-1/2" | 298 | 443 | 1,108,000 | 503 | 1,231,000 | 559 |
| 88 mm | 3-5/8" | 11" | 324 | 482 | 1,250,000 | 567 | 1,388,900 | 630 |
| 92 mm | 3-3/4" | 11-1/2" | 343 | 510 | 1,317,000 | 598 | 1,463,000 | 664 |
| 96 mm | 4" | 12" | 394 | 586 | 1,520,000 | 690 | 1,689,000 | 766 |
| 100 mm | 4-1/8" | 12-1/2" | 457 | 679 | 1,622,000 | 736 | 1,802,000 | 818 |
| 104 mm | 4-1/4" | 13" | 514 | 765 | 1,697,000 | 770 | 1,886,000 | 856 |
| 108 mm | 4-1/2" | 13-1/2" | 530 | 789 | 1,827,000 | 829 | 2,030,000 | 921 |
| 112 mm | 4-5/8" | 14" | 546 | 812 | 1,880,000 | 853 | 2,089,000 | 948 |
| 116 mm | 4-3/4" | 14-1/2" | 587 | 873 | 1,927,000 | 874 | 2,141,000 | 971 |
| 120 mm | 5" | 15" | 606 | 902 | 2,069,500 | 939 | 2,299,000 | 1043 |
| 124 mm | 5-1/8" | 15-1/2" | 657 | 978 | 2,212,000 | 1004 | 2,458,000 | 1115 |
| 128 mm | 5-1/4" | 16" | 703 | 1046 | 2,355,000 | 1069 | 2,617,000 | 1187 |
| 132 mm | 5-1/2" | 16-1/2" | 749 | 1114 | 2,497,500 | 1133 | 2,775,000 | 1259 |
| 136 mm | 5-5/8" | 17" | 813 | 1210 | 2,640,000 | 1198 | 2,933,000 | 1331 |
| 140 mm | 5-3/4" | 17-1/2" | 871 | 1296 | 2,782,500 | 1262 | 3,092,000 | 1403 |
| 144 mm | 6" | 18" | 932 | 1386 | 2,925,000 | 1327 | 3,250,000 | 1475 |
| 148 mm | 6-1/8" | 18-1/2" | 985 | 1465 | 3,068,000 | 1392 | 3,409,000 | 1547 |
| 152 mm | 6-1/4" | 19" | 1038 | 1545 | 3,210,500 | 1457 | 3,567,000 | 1618 |
| 156 mm | 6-1/2" | 19-1/2" | 1103 | 1642 | 3,353,000 | 1521 | 3,726,000 | 1691 |
| 160 mm | 6-5/8" | 20" | 1159 | 1725 | 3,496,000 | 1586 | 3,884,000 | 1762 |
| 164 mm | 6-3/4" | 20-1/2" | 1227 | 1827 | 3,638,500 | 1651 | 4,043,000 | 1834 |
| 168 mm | 7" | 21" | 1284 | 1911 | 3,781,000 | 1716 | 4,201,000 | 1906 |
| 172 mm | 7-1/8" | 21-1/2" | 1334 | 1986 | 3,963,500 | 1798 | 4,404,000 | 1998 |
| 176 mm | 7-1/4" | 22" | 1392 | 2072 | 4,066,000 | 1845 | 4,518,000 | 2050 |
| 180 mm | 7-1/2" | 22-1/2" | 1452 | 2161 | 4,209,000 | 1910 | 4,677,000 | 2122 |
| 184 mm | 7-5/8" | 23" | 1527 | 2272 | 4,351,500 | 1974 | 4,835,000 | 2194 |
| 188 mm | 7-3/4" | 23-1/2" | 1589 | 2365 | 4,494,000 | 2039 | 4,993,000 | 2265 |
| 192 mm | 8" | 24" | 1653 | 2459 | 4,637,000 | 2104 | 5,152,000 | 2338 |
| 196 mm | 8-1/8" | 24-1/2" | 1732 | 2578 | 4,779,000 | 2168 | 5,310,000 | 2409 |
| 200 mm | 8-1/4" | 25" | 1798 | 2677 | 4,922,000 | 2233 | 5,469,000 | 2481 |