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ENGLISH BRAIDS LIMITED SPRING LANE, MALVERN,

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T +44 (0)1684 892222 F +44 (0)1684 892111

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WWW.ENGLISHBRAIDS.COM

Steelsafe Rope Range UK manufacturer and official Dyneema® partner

Steelsafe ropes benefit applications where high strength with low weight is key. Made from Dyneema® fibres, the ropes offer solutions to the issues of handling and safety associated with steel wire or aramid ropes. Used extensively in offshore, subsea and industry operations the key performance points are the advanced safety characteristics of handling a soft and light textile rope over a stiff and heavy wire rope. Steelsafe ropes have low elongation and low energy storage so do not exhibit dangerous ‘snap back’ in the event of a sudden load release.

Ropes are a torsionally neutral 12 strand construction. We apply special post-production treatment to set the rope and fix it by the addition of English Braids U-coat.

For applications where ropes have a core and cover, other coatings are available. Special note should be taken of English Braids L-Coat that allows a greater bonding of the two parts of the rope allowing them to work as one. The Dyneema® SK75/78 range is also available in the XPS version of the product to realise the full potential of the Dyneema® properties and increasing strength to diameter ratio.

XPS 75/78 ropes are supplied effectively in a worked state and will retain the low extension

unless the rope construction is disturbed by, for example, unwarranted handling or splicing. Splices will need bedding in. Typical settlement extension of a back splice is 2-4%. Once ropes are bedded in, recoverable extension at working load is minimal, typically 0.6% or less. Extension due to creep is not normally relevant due to the load required being above 80% of the rope strength, whereas the designed rope tensile load should be significantly lower. Creep only occurs over long periods and is accelerated by increased ambient temperature. SK78 ropes have higher creep resistance than SK75 and allow ropes to work at a higher load proportion.

STEELSAFE 75 & 78SAFETY TO THE CORE WITH DYNEEMA®

Steelsafe ropes benefit applications where high strength with low weight is key

HIGH STRENGTH, LOW EXTENSION

IMPROVED SAFETY

REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS

Steelsafe 75 & 78ENGLISH BRAIDS

Dia (mm)

Weight (KG/

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Weight XPS (KG/

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Steelsafe 75 and 78 Min B/L

(T)

Steelsafe 75 and 78 XPS Min

B/L8 3 4 5.4 7.09 4 5 6.8 8.9

10 5 6 8.0 10.811 6 7 10.6 13.412 7 9 12.1 15.414 9 12 14.2 21.916 12 15 19.2 27.518 18 - 31.7 -20 21 - 39.7 -22 25 - 47.1 -24 27 - 50.0 -26 33 - 61.5 -28 38 - 67.9 -30 42 - 75.4 -32 50 - 88.7 -36 63 - 108.0 -40 75 - 128.0 -44 87 - 146.0 -48 104 - 169.0 -52 116 - 189.0 -56 142 - 222.0 -60 158 - 242.0 -64 174 - 273.0 -68 199 - 301.0 -72 224 - 342.0 -76 249 - 380.0 -80 274 - 415.0 -88 332 - 500.0 -96 395 - 570.0 -

104 464 - 645.0 -112 538 - 730.0 -120 618 - 835.0 -

FIBRE PROPERTIES TABLE

SK75 SK78Fibre tensile strength 3.4N – 4.0N/Tex 3.4N – 4.0N/TexFibre tensile modulus 112N – 137N/Tex 112N – 137N/TexSpecific gravity 0.97 – 0.98 0.97 – 0.98Elongation 3-4% 3-4%Creep 2.3% per year 0.5% per yearMelting point 144 – 152 °C 144 – 152 °CChemical resistance Excellent ExcellentMax sustained temp 70 °C 70 °C

Dyneema® SK75, Dyneema® SK78, Dyneema®SK90, Dyneema® SK75 XBO, and Dyneema® MAX are all trademarks of Royal DSM BV.

Meeting the ever-increasing demands of industry is where Dyneema® fibres excel, recently developed Dyneema® SK90 addresses the challenges associated with higher load applications. SK90 fibre has increased tenacity allowing the end user to achieve higher breaking loads for the same diameter, or lower diameters with lower weight yet equivalent breaking strains.

The 20-year reputation of Dyneema® inside long-lasting ropes is legendary in demanding marine applications. Like all Dyneema® fibres, SK90 is virtually impervious to dilute reagents, salt water, UV rays and is positively buoyant.

The higher the strength the lower the proportion of working loads on the rope and therefore the lower the extension. With higher strength comes improved abrasion resistance too.

Ropes are a torsionally neutral 12 strand construction. English Braids apply a special post production treatment to set the rope and to maintain the properties. This process is then fixed and protected through the application of the English Braids U-Coat.

Again, as with the rest of the Dyneema® family, Dyneema® SK90 is offered in the XPS 90 version to realise the full potential of the Dyneema® properties. Ropes are supplied effectively in a worked state and will retain the

low extension unless the rope construction is disturbed by, for example, unwarranted handling or splicing. Splices will need bedding in. Typical settlement extension of a back splice is 2-4%. Once ropes are bedded in, recoverable extension at working load is minimal, typically 0.6% or less. Extension due to creep is not normally relevant due to the load required being above 80% of the rope strength, whereas the designed rope tensile load should be significantly lower. Creep only occurs over long periods and is accelerated by increased ambient temperature

STEELSAFE 90STRENGTH TO THE CORE WITH DYNEEMA®

An even stronger fibre pushing the boundaries of low weight and extreme strength

HIGH STRENGTH, LOW EXTENSION

IMPROVED SAFETY

REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS

ULTRA HIGH TENACITY

INCREASED WEIGHT REDUCTION

REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS

Steelsafe 90ENGLISH BRAIDS

Dia. (mm)

Weight (kg/m)

90 XPS Weight

(KG/ 100m)

Steelsafe 90 (T)

Steelsafe 90 XPS Min B/L

(T) 8 3 4 6.2 8.19 4 5 7.8 10.2

10 5 6 9.2 12.411 6 7 12.2 15.412 7 9 13.9 17.814 9 12 16.3 25.216 12 15 22.0 31.618 18 - 36.5 -20 21 - 45.70 -22 25 - 54.20 -24 27 - 57.50 -26 33 - 70.80 -28 38 - 78.10 -30 42 - 86.80 -32 50 - 102.0 -36 63 - 124.0 -40 75 - 147.0 -44 87 - 168.0 -48 104 - 194.0 -52 116 - 217.0 -56 142 - 255.0 -60 158 - 278.0 -64 174 - 314.0 -68 199 - 346.0 -72 224 - 393.0 -76 249 - 437.0 -80 274 - 477.0 -88 332 - 575.0 -96 395 - 655.5 -

104 464 - 741.7 -112 538 - 839.5 -120 618 - 960.2 -

FIBRE PROPERTIES TABLE

SK75 SK90Fibre tensile strength 3.4N – 4.0N/Tex 3.74N – 4.16N/TexFibre tensile modulus 112N – 137N/Tex 137.5N – 149.5N/TexSpecific gravity 0.97 – 0.98 0.97 – 0.98Elongation 3-4% 3-4%Creep 2.3% per year 2.3% per yearMelting point 144°C – 152 °C 144°C – 152 °CChemical resistance Excellent ExcellentMax sustained temp 70 °C 70 °C

STEELSAFE MAX Designed specifically for the production of mooring facilities in deep waters, English Braids have utilised the latest fibres from DSM Dyneema® to upgrade the standard Steelsafe product. DM20 fibre delivers unrivalled rope strength, stiffness, durability and longevity. Dyneema® Max technology outperforms every other mooring rope on the market, surpassing industry standards for deepwater permanent moorings.

Laboratory tests demonstrate that ropes made from DM20 fibre retain the property characteristics of Dyneema®, even under long-term high tensions. Critical behavioural qualities, such as high static strength and stiffness, exceptional abrasion, fatigue and creep resistance enable a smaller, lighter rope to deliver improved performance and operational benefits. Dyneema® Max Technology performs significantly better than the SK 78 grade with reduced creep and is thus another step ahead compared to other HMPE.

XPS Max Ropes are supplied effectively in a worked state and will retain the low extension unless the rope construction is disturbed by, for example, unwarranted handling or splicing. Splices will need bedding in. Typical settlement extension of a back splice is 2-4%. Once ropes are bedded in, recoverable extension at working load is minimal, typically 0.6% or less. Extension due to creep is not normally relevant due to the load required being above 80% of the rope strength, whereas the designed rope tensile load should be significantly lower. Creep only

occurs over long periods and is accelerated by increased ambient temperature.

STEELSAFE XBO The introduction of Dyneema® SK75 XBO fibre is giving rope innovators powerful new ropes that outperform traditional materials such as wire rope in environments where high loads test the limits of bending performance. Dyneema® XBO ropes have the ability to work at greater proportions of their ultimate strength even in applications where extreme bending repetition has previously limited the service. Developed for the commercial world to combat issues associated with lifting via cranes and winches, and specifically to resolve issues associated with heat build-up in larger ropes. The unique property of XBO fibres to resist strength loss due to bend fatigue allows the rope to be specified where previously larger, heavier ropes would have been used. Importantly, in many applications this reduces the heat associated with internal fibre abrasion and therefore prolongs the life of the fibre. All of the English Braids standard treatments and processes are available with XBO fibre to ensure that the correct rope can be made for each application.

STEELSAFE MAX & XBOLONGEVITY TO THE CORE WITH DYNEEMA®

Innovation driving efficiency for the most demanding of applications

ULTRA HIGH TENACITY

INCREASED WEIGHT REDUCTION

REDUCED OPERATIONAL COSTS

IMPROVED SAFETY

ULTRA LOW CREEP

INCREASED SERVICE LIFE

Steelsafe Max & XBOENGLISH BRAIDS

Dia (mm)

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Steelsafe Max Min B/L (T)

Steelsafe Max XPS

Min B/L (T)8 3 4 5.0 6.4

10 4 5 7.3 9.912 5 6 11.2 14.214 6 7 13.1 20.116 7 9 17.6 25.318 12 12 29.1 -20 18 18 36.5 -22 25 25 43.3 -24 27 27 46 -26 33 33 56.6 -28 38 38 62.5 -30 42 42 69.4 -32 50 50 81.6 -36 63 63 99.4 -40 75 75 117.8 -44 87 87 134.3 -48 104 104 155.5 -52 116 116 173.9 -56 142 142 204.2 -60 158 158 222.6 -64 174 174 251.2 -68 199 199 276.9 -72 224 224 314.6 -76 249 249 349.6 -80 274 274 381.8 -88 332 332 460 -96 395 395 524.4 -

104 464 464 593.4 -112 538 538 671.6 -120 618 618 768.2 -

FIBRE PROPERTIES TABLE

SK75 DM20Fibre tensile strength 3.4N – 4.0N/Tex 3.1N/TexFibre tensile modulus 112N – 137N/Tex 920N/TexSpecific gravity 0.97 – 0.98 0.97 – 0.98Elongation 3-4% 3-4%Creep 2.3% per year 0.02% per yearMelting point 144°C – 152 °C 144°C – 152 °CChemical resistance Excellent ExcellentMax sustained temp 70 °C 70 °C

Ever increasing loads in reduced time frames and spaces have led to our development of ultra-light slings manufactured from Dyneema® fibres. A 12 strand rope formation is used to ensure that the product is torsionally stable so avoiding rotation in use. Wear protection is added to both eyes and the sling body if required, and can be made to specific colours for ease of use.

Raizer slings are available in standard Dyneema® SK75 or the enhanced tenacity SK90 version of the product to minimise diameter when necessary. The slings are available in single leg formation in line with the governing EN:1492-4+A1;2008 standard, and also in endless rope loop formation, called grommet slings, where shorter lengths are required between the bearing points. Slings are manufactured to the required lengths and are made to order.

RAIZER 12 75/90FLEXIBILITY TO THE CORE WITH DYNEEMA®

The Raizer 12 range of slings has been designed to meet the requirements of modern construction and logistical projects by utilising EB Steelsafe

ULTRA-LIGHT WEIGHT LIFTING SLINGS

RESISTANT TO UV AND DILUTE REAGENTS

INCREASING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

REDUCING LABOUR COSTS

Dia. (mm)

Raizer 75 B/L Single Leg (T)

Raizer 75 B/L

Grommet (T)

Raizer 90 B/L Single Leg (T)

Raizer 90 B/L

Grommet (T)

Minimum Length (M)

12 12.13 18.19 13.9 20.9 3.0014 14.22 21.33 16.3 24.5 3.0016 19.17 29.5 22.0 33.0 4.0018 31.70 47.55 36.4 54.6 4.0020 39.70 59.55 45.7 68.55 4.0022 47.10 70.65 54.2 81.3 5.0024 50.00 75.00 57.5 86.25 5.0026 61.54 92.31 70.8 106.2 5.0028 67.90 101.85 78.1 117.15 6.0030 75.44 113.17 86.8 130.2 6.0032 88.70 133.05 102.0 153 7.0036 108.00 162.00 124.0 186 7.0040 128.00 192.00 147.0 220.5 8.0044 146.00 219.00 168.0 252 9.0048 169.00 253.50 194.0 291 10.0052 189.00 283.50 217.0 325.5 10.0056 222.00 333.00 255.0 382.5 11.0060 242.00 363.00 278.0 417 12.0064 273.00 409.50 314.0 471 13.0068 301.00 451.50 346.0 519 13.0072 342.00 513.00 393.0 589.5 14.0076 380.00 570.00 437.0 655.5 15.0080 415.00 622.50 477.0 715.5 16.0088 500.00 750.00 575.0 862.5 17.0096 570.00 855.00 655.5 983.2 19.00

104 645.00 967.50 741.7 1112.6 20.00112 730.00 1095.00 839.5 1259.3 22.00120 835.00 1252.50 960.2 1440.4 23.00

FIBRE PROPERTIES TABLE

Raizer 75 Raizer 90Fibre tensile strength 3.4N – 4.0N/tex 3.74N – 4.16N/texFibre tensile modulus 112N – 137N/tex 137.5N – 149.5N/texSpecific gravity 0.97 – 0.98 0.97 – 0.98Elongation 3-4% 3-4%Creep 2.3% per year 2.3% per yearMelting point 144°C – 152 °C 144°C – 152 °CChemical resistance Excellent ExcellentMax sustained temp 70 °C 70 °C

Raizer 12 75/90ENGLISH BRAIDS

EB Steelsafe ropes deliver exceptionally high levels of performance, abrasion resistance and longevity. However, when looking at applications where friction is either a bi-product or a requirement, it is necessary to cover the product. The EB Steelsafe Ultra product allows the strength to be delivered through the core while the polyester cover provides exceptionally high levels of abrasion protection. This is available in either flat braid or 24 plait standard constructions.

To allow for extreme wear scenarios the overbraid is also available in Dyneema®. This is not suited to high temperature application, although does offer a high level of longevity and abrasion resistance.

Although the standard product is available with a Dyneema® SK75 core, it is also available with both Dyneema® SK78, 90 , XBO and Max cores. In addition to the Dyneema® options, Steelsafe Ultra is also available in a 100% polyester construction, core and cover.

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English Braids Limited, Spring Lane, Malvern, Worcs WR14 1AL T +44 (0)1684 892222 F +44 (0)1684 892111 E sales@englishbraids.com

www.englishbraids.com

Building on the success of the proven EB Steelsafe product range the Steelsafe Ultra adds an additional level of protection to ensure ultimate longevity

STEELSAFE ULTRAPROTECTION TO THE CORE WITH DYNEEMA®

POLYESTER OR DYNEEMA® PROTECTIVE JACKET

12 STRAND LONG LAY CORE CONSTRUCTION

COVER AVAILABLE IN BRAIDED STRAND FORMATION

HARD WEARING AND LONG LASTING

FACTORY SPLICE SERVICE AVAILABLE

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Weight KG/100m*

Steelsafe Ultra 75

Min B/L T

Steelsafe Ultra 90

Min B/L T28 46 62 7030 49 67 7632 71 73 8334 76 83 9436 80 93 10640 88 113 12844 113 134 15248 139 164 18652 171 194 22156 190 228 25960 206 262 29864 248 307 34968 266 343 39172 289 379 43276 317 427 48680 366 456 519

FIBRE PROPERTIES TABLE

Steelsafe Ultra 75** Steelsafe Ultra 90**Fibre tensile strength 3.4N – 4.0N/tex 3.74N – 4.16N/texFibre tensile modulus 112N – 137N/tex 137.5N – 149.5N/texSpecific gravity 0.97 – 0.98 0.97 – 0.98Elongation 3-4% 3-4%Creep 2.3% per year 2.3% per yearMelting point 144°C – 152 °C 144°C – 152 °CChemical resistance Excellent ExcellentMax sustained temp 70 °C 70 °C

*Product weight measured with a polyester cover.**The information refers to the core characteristics and not the cover.

Steelsafe UltraENGLISH BRAIDS