Samson Amsteel Blue (SK78)
AmSteel -Blue is a torque-free, 12-strand single braid that yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size-for-size, is the same strength as steel—yet it floats. AmSteel Blue is an excellent wire rope replacement with extremely low stretch, and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance.
Features
- Abrasion resistant
- Easy to inspect
- Easy to splice
- Excellent wear characteristics
- Extremely low stretch
- Flexible
- Floats
- High strength
- Highly flex-fatigue resistant
- Lightweight
- Maximum strength-to-weight ratio
- Samthane coated
- Similar elastic elongation to wire rope
- Torque-free construction
- Wire rope replacement
DIAM. (inch) | WEIGHT PER 100 FT. (lbs) | AVG. STRENGTH (lbs) | MIN. STRENGTH (lbs) | DIAM. (mm) |
---|---|---|---|---|
7/64 | 0.3 | 1,600 | 1,400 | 2.5 |
1/8 | 0.5 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 3 |
5/32 | 0.75 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 4 |
3/16 | 1 | 5,400 | 4,900 | 5 |
1/4 | 1.6 | 8,600 | 7,700 | 6 |
5/16 | 2.7 | 13,700 | 12,300 | 8 |
3/8 | 3.4 | 19,600 | 17,600 | 9 |
7/16 | 4.5 | 23,900 | 21,500 | 11 |