Samson Amsteel® Blue

Samson AmSteel® Blue is a torque-free 12 strand single braid rope made from Dyneema® fibers. Samson AmSteel® Blue yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and size for size, is the same strength as steel, yet it floats. Samson AmSteel® Blue is an excellent wire rope replacement. It has extremely low stretch and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance. Samthane coating enhances abrasion resistance and provides for a longer service life.

Samson Amsteel Blue Characteristics

• 12-Strand single braid construction
• 100% Dyneema® SK-75 fiber
• Samthane coating
• Wire replacement
• Same elongation as wire rope
• 1/7th the weight of wire rope
• Torque free – Non-Rotational
• Highly flex-fatigue resistant
• Highly abrasion resistant
• Easily spliced
• Class 2 – 12 Strand splice for:
  Eye, Tuck-Bury and End for End splices
• Floats
• UV stabilized
• Easily inspected
   

Applications:

• Pulling and Stringing Lines
• Winch and Drag Lines
• Slings
• Entertainment Rigging
• Trawl, Tow, Tug and Bridle Lines
• Climbing and Recreational
• Low Stretch Support Lines
• Horizontal Lifelines

Technical Specifications:
Specific Gravity: .98 (Floats)

Elastic Elongation At % Break Strength 10% 20% 30% .46% .70% .96% AM-STEEL® BLUE SPECIFICATIONS Rope Diameter (Inches) Rope Circumference (Inches) Weight Per 100 Feet (Lbs.) Minimum Break Strength* (Lbs.) 7/64 5/16 .30 1,400 1/8 3/8 .50 2,300 5/32 15/32 .75 3,600 1/4 3/4 1.6 7,700 5/16 1 2.7 12,300 3/8 1-1/8 3.6 17,600 7/16 1-1/4 4.2 21,500 1/2 1-1/2 6.4 30,600 9/16 1-3/4 7.9 36,500 5/8 2 10.2 47,500 3/4 2-1/4 13.3 58,000 7/8 2-3/4 19.6 81,700 1 3 21.8 98,100 1-1/16 3-1/4 27.5 118,000 1-1/8 3-1/2 31.9 133,000 1-1/4 3-3/4 36.2 149,000 1-5/16 4 41.8 166,000 1-3/8 4-1/8 45 185,000 1-1/2 4-1/2 51.7 205,000
*Properly Spliced Strength