Marlow Excel R8 Dyneema Rope (4 - 8mm)
The Marlow Excel R8 Dyneema® Rope is charged per meter and is a fantastic flexible rope that has excellent abrasion resistance and doesn't absorb water.
Marlow Excel R8 Dyneema® Rope
The Marlow Excel R8 Dyneema® Rope is designed to compliment the fusion range of rope, using a Dyneema® SK78 core but with an 8 plait cover, blended from Technora® aramid and polyester.
Available in 4mm and 5mm diameters where it excels as a halyard working on cleats, and 7mm and 8mm where it works as a high performance sheet performing well in ratchet blocks.
Please Note: Use the quantity to select the length you need. The order will be delivered in a single length, so if you require the rope in shorter lengths, please make multiple orders or send us an email.
Features
- Easy to taper
- Excellent cleat performance
- Excellent grip
- Firm round rope aids handling
- Good UV resistance
- Hard wearing and high strength
- Improved abrasion resistance
- Low stretch
- Splicable
- Very light weight
- ISO & UKAS Certified
- Core: Dyneema® SK78 12 strand
- Cover: 8 plait Technora®/polyester blended cover
Specifications
| Diameter | Weight per 1m | Minimum Breakload | Average Breakload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4mm | 1.08g | 803.7kg | 893kg |
| 5mm | 1.65g | 1080kg | 1200kg |
| 7mm | 2.75g | 1450kg | 1620kg |
| 8mm | 4.45g | 2290kg | 2550kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Marlow Excel R8 has a Dyneema® core, which means that you won't experience any stretch and gives fantastic control. Dyneema® is a high performance, non-woven composite material, making it one of the strongest ropes avaiable.
Yes, due to not absorbing water this rope is able to float.
The average breakload of the rope depends on the diameter of the rope:
- 4mm diameter: 893kg
- 5mm diameter: 1200kg
- 7mm diameter: 1620kg
- 8mm diameter: 2550kg
| SKU | Configurable_RIRO1286 |
|---|---|
| MPN | EQ00 |
| Brand | Marlow |
| Range | Excel R8 |
| Loyalty Discount | Yes |
| UV Resistance | Yes |
| Rope Core | Dyneema® |
| Rope Cover | Technora® & Polyester Blend |
| Certifications | ISO & UKAS Certified |