Dyneema SK78 12 Strand Rope – High Strength, Low Stretch
Our premium Dyneema SK78 12 Strand Braided Rope delivers exceptional strength, minimal stretch and excellent abrasion resistance in a lightweight, flexible construction.
Manufactured from coated Dyneema SK78 fibre, this high-performance rope offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, making it an excellent choice for demanding sailing, marine and specialist rope applications.
Priced and sold by the metre – simply select your required diameter and quantity.
Key Features
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Dyneema SK78 Fibre – High-performance rope with exceptional strength.
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12 Strand Braided Construction – Flexible, lightweight and suitable for professional splicing.
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Extremely Low Stretch – Less than 1% stated working stretch.
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Exceptional Breaking Strength – Stated rope breaking loads up to 7,000kg.
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Lightweight & Floating – Specific gravity of 0.97 means the rope floats in water.
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Protective Fibre Coating – Coated construction for enhanced handling and protection.
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Excellent UV Resistance – Suitable for demanding outdoor and marine environments.
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Excellent Chemical Resistance – Resistant to a wide range of common chemicals.
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Excellent Abrasion Resistance – Performs well in wet and dry conditions.
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No Fibre Water Absorption – Maintains its lightweight characteristics when wet.
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Three Diameters Available – Choose from 5mm, 6mm and 8mm.
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Sold by Metre – Order the length required for your project.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Stated Rope Breaking Load |
| 5mm |
3,000kg (3.0 Tonnes) |
| 6mm |
3,500kg (3.5 Tonnes) |
| 8mm |
7,000kg (7.0 Tonnes) |
Breaking loads are stated for the rope itself. Knots, splices and other terminations may reduce the strength of the finished assembly.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
High-Performance Dyneema Rope |
| Material |
Coated Dyneema SK78 |
| Construction |
12 Strand Braided |
| Available Diameters |
5mm, 6mm & 8mm |
| Maximum Stated Breaking Load |
7,000kg |
| Specific Gravity |
0.97kg/dm³ |
| Buoyancy |
Floating |
| UV Resistance |
Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance |
Excellent |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 147°C |
| Critical Temperature |
Approx. 65°C |
| Working Stretch |
Less Than 1% |
| Fibre Water Absorption |
None |
| Wet Abrasion Resistance |
Excellent |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Excellent |
| Stated Standard |
ISO 10325 |
| Supply |
Sold by Metre |
Suitable Applications
Ideal for a wide range of high-performance applications, including:
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Sailing & Yacht Rigging
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High-Performance Halyards
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Control Lines & Rigging Systems
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Marine Rope Assemblies
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Custom Spliced Rope Loops
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Soft Shackles & Specialist Ropework
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Low-Stretch Tensioning Applications
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General High-Strength Rope Projects
