Vectran
The High Performance Racing Rope!
The Rig Shop introduced VECTRAN, an advanced long life rope made specifically for high performance yacht racing applications. Vectran ropes have a similar load/extension performance to those made with Aramid, but display even lower stretch. Vectran ropes will have a similar weight to Aramid, enabling it to be used in critical point loading applications without installing oversized sheaves. The abrasion resistance is 10-12 times better than that of Aramid, reducing internal rope damage. A unique property of Vectran it its resistance to creep. It doesn't! At loads up to 50% of break (far in excess of normal working loads), Vectran displays no creep, even at high temperatures. This is a feature that no rope making material can match including steel.
Vectran Specs.
Dia (mm) |
Average Break Load (Kg) |
Weight (Kg/100m) |
|---|---|---|
8 |
2714 |
4.70 |
10 |
4240 |
7.35 |
12 |
6106 |
10.58 |
14 |
8310 |
14.41 |
16 |
10854 |
18.82 |