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Solaris Marine Rope Systems · A Division of Solaris Marine
The synthetic-rope division of Solaris Marine — advanced mooring and lifting lines engineered for offshore, maritime, heavy-lift and emergency applications, to OCIMF MEG4 and full class approval (DNV · ABS · Lloyd's · BV · CCS).
Multi-layer parallel-construction deepwater mooring rope with inner core, filtration layer and external jacket. High strength with excellent abrasion, particle-ingress, chemical and UV resistance for platform station-keeping. Design and manufacture configured to the specific field conditions, per ISO 18692.
| Core options | Polyester / HMPE / Aramid |
| Construction | Parallel (multi-layer) |
| Max spliced MBL | 2,000 t (HMPE core, 265 mm) |
| Abrasion resistance | Excellent |
| Standard | ISO 18692 |
Engineered dual-component construction in high-performance polyamide 6.6: 12-strand braided core with polyamide braided cover, fitted with D-shackles, cast thimbles, PU coating and buoyancy floats. Manufactured and tested in accordance with the OCIMF SPM hawser guidelines for advanced offshore loading & unloading in all weather.
| Construction | 12-strand braided core + cover |
| Material | Polyamide 6.6 (PA) |
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ sinking |
| Melting point | 215 °C |
| Compliance | OCIMF SPM Hauser Guidelines |
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene rope, specially treated for maximum strength-to-weight: stronger than steel wire of the same size at about 1/7 of the weight. Unique coating and heat treatment give excellent wear resistance. The flagship of the ROPENET mooring range — OCIMF MEG4 LDBF rated.
| Material | UHMWPE (HKPE fibre) |
| Density | 0.97 g/cm³ — floats |
| Melting point | 145 °C |
| Elongation | < 4% |
| Wet/dry strength | 100% |
Unspliced MBL and OCIMF MEG4 LDBF (spliced) by diameter. Other sizes on request.
| Dia mm | Dia inch | Circ inch | kg/100m | kg/220m | MBL ton | MBL kN | LDBF ton | LDBF kN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1/4 | 3/4 | 2.3 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 40 | 3.7 | 36 |
| 8 | 5/16 | 15/16 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 7.0 | 69 | 6.3 | 62 |
| 10 | 3/8 | 1-1/8 | 6.1 | 13.4 | 10.7 | 105 | 9.7 | 95 |
| 12 | 1/2 | 1-1/2 | 8.7 | 19.1 | 15.3 | 150 | 13.8 | 135 |
| 14 | 9/16 | 1-3/4 | 11.7 | 25.7 | 20.4 | 200 | 18.4 | 180 |
| 16 | 5/8 | 2 | 15.2 | 33.4 | 26.0 | 255 | 23.5 | 230 |
| 18 | 3/4 | 2-1/4 | 19.0 | 41.8 | 32.1 | 315 | 29.1 | 285 |
| 20 | 13/16 | 2-1/2 | 23.3 | 51.3 | 38.8 | 380 | 34.7 | 340 |
| 22 | 7/8 | 2-3/4 | 28.0 | 61.6 | 45.9 | 450 | 41.3 | 405 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 33.1 | 72.8 | 53.1 | 520 | 48.0 | 470 |
| 26 | 1-1/16 | 3-1/4 | 38.6 | 84.9 | 61.2 | 600 | 55.1 | 540 |
| 28 | 1-1/8 | 3-1/2 | 44.5 | 97.9 | 69.9 | 685 | 62.8 | 615 |
| 30 | 1-1/4 | 3-3/4 | 50.8 | 111.8 | 79.1 | 775 | 71.4 | 700 |
| 32 | 1-5/16 | 4 | 57.5 | 126.5 | 88.3 | 865 | 79.6 | 780 |
| 34 | 1-11/32 | 4-1/4 | 64.6 | 142.1 | 98.5 | 965 | 88.8 | 870 |
| 36 | 1-7/16 | 4-1/2 | 72.2 | 158.8 | 109.2 | 1070 | 98.5 | 965 |
| 38 | 1-1/2 | 4-3/4 | 80.1 | 176.2 | 119.9 | 1175 | 108.2 | 1060 |
| 40 | 1-5/8 | 5 | 88.4 | 194.5 | 131.1 | 1285 | 117.9 | 1155 |
| 44 | 1-3/4 | 5-1/2 | 106.2 | 233.6 | 155.6 | 1525 | 140.3 | 1375 |
| 48 | 2 | 6 | 125.5 | 276.1 | 181.1 | 1775 | 163.3 | 1600 |
| 52 | 2-1/8 | 6-1/2 | 146.4 | 322.1 | 208.7 | 2045 | 187.8 | 1840 |
| 56 | 2-1/4 | 7 | 168.8 | 371.4 | 237.8 | 2330 | 213.8 | 2095 |
| 60 | 2-1/2 | 7-1/2 | 192.8 | 424.2 | 268.9 | 2635 | 241.8 | 2370 |
| 64 | 2-5/8 | 8 | 218.3 | 480.3 | 301.0 | 2950 | 270.9 | 2655 |
| 68 | 2-3/4 | 8-1/2 | 245.3 | 539.7 | 335.2 | 3285 | 301.5 | 2955 |
| 72 | 3 | 9 | 273.8 | 602.4 | 370.9 | 3635 | 333.7 | 3270 |
| 76 | 3-1/8 | 9-1/2 | 303.8 | 668.4 | 408.2 | 4000 | 367.3 | 3600 |
| 80 | 3-1/4 | 10 | 335.3 | 737.7 | 446.4 | 4375 | 402.0 | 3940 |
| 88 | 3-5/8 | 11 | 402.8 | 886.2 | 528.6 | 5180 | 475.5 | 4660 |
| 96 | 4 | 12 | 476.2 | 1047.6 | 616.3 | 6040 | 554.6 | 5435 |
| 100 | 4-1/8 | 12-1/2 | 515.1 | 1133.2 | 662.8 | 6495 | 596.4 | 5845 |
| 104 | 4-1/4 | 13 | 555.5 | 1222.1 | 710.2 | 6960 | 639.3 | 6265 |
| 108 | 4-1/2 | 13-1/2 | 597.3 | 1314.1 | 759.2 | 7440 | 683.2 | 6695 |
| 112 | 4-5/8 | 14 | 640.6 | 1409.3 | 809.7 | 7935 | 728.6 | 7140 |
| 116 | 4-3/4 | 14-1/2 | 685.4 | 1507.9 | 861.2 | 8440 | 775.0 | 7595 |
| 120 | 5 | 15 | 731.6 | 1609.5 | 914.3 | 8960 | 823.0 | 8065 |
Each main strand is itself a 12-strand braid — more balanced load distribution, enhanced strength and flexibility over traditional HMPE 12.
| Construction | 12×12-strand |
| Density | 0.97 g/cm³ |
| Elongation | < 4% |
Innovative braided 12×12 construction in UHMWPE and high-tenacity polyester — high strength with superior cyclic fatigue and creep resistance, still easy to splice and handle.
| Fibre | UHMWPE + HT Polyester |
| Melting point | 145 °C / 260 °C |
| Elongation | < 5% |
UHMWPE 12-strand load-bearing core with a polyester braided jacket — will not kink, grips well on winches, and the jacket adds wear resistance and service life.
| Core | UHMWPE 12-strand |
| Jacket | Polyester braid |
| Elongation | < 5% |
UHMWPE core with UHMWPE braided jacket — extremely high strength and low stretch, 3× stronger than polyester weight-for-weight, with superb UV/chemical resistance and torque-free handling.
| Core | UHMWPE 12-strand |
| Jacket | UHMWPE braid |
| Strength | 7× steel (weight) |
| Elongation | < 4% |
A UHMWPE / high-tenacity polyester blend that floats, grips securely on winches and capstans, and offers superior abrasion and cut resistance with a higher coefficient of friction than pure HMPE lines.
| Fibre | UHMWPE + HT Polyester blend |
| Density | 0.99–1.0 — floats |
| Elongation | < 5% |
| Construction | 8-strand / 12-strand |
Non-rotative, torque-free double braid in high-tenacity polyamide. Round, firm structure grips well, with the shock-absorption nylon is famous for — the workhorse for mooring and towing where elasticity protects the line.
| Material | High-tenacity Polyamide (PA) |
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 215 °C |
| Elongation | 30–35% |
| Wet/dry | Dry > wet |
The weatherability leader: excellent abrasion resistance and strength, superb UV and chemical resistance, torque-free construction with excellent gripping.
| Material | High-tenacity Polyester |
| Density | 1.38–1.44 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 250–260 °C |
| Elongation | 20–30% |
Polyamide lines with good shock absorption — widely used in ship towing and general mooring.
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
| Elongation | 15–28% |
| Melting point | 215 °C |
High-tenacity polyester with very good break strength and finest durability — a mooring-industry standard.
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
| Elongation | 12–21% |
| Melting point | 250–260 °C |
Very easy to handle and keeps the same strength wet or dry — the economical mooring choice.
| Material | High-tenacity Polypropylene |
| Density | 0.91–0.93 — floats |
| Elongation | 12–20% |
High-performance rope for extreme-temperature working conditions: aramid 12-strand load-bearing core with polyester braided jacket. Fatigue- and abrasion-resistant with the ability to absorb dynamic loads for long periods — and the jacket can be repaired or replaced to extend service life.
| Core | Aramid 12-strand |
| Jacket | Polyester braid (repairable) |
| Melting point | 500 °C / 260 °C |
| Elongation | < 3% |
| Water absorption | 4% |
6-strand construction keeps the rope round; nylon monofilament + multifilament give excellent abrasion and UV resistance. Much lighter and easier to handle than the steel wire it replaces.
| Construction | 6-strand |
| Material | PA monofilament + multifilament |
| Elongation | 15–28% |
12-strand polyolefin load-bearing core under a 32-strand HT-polyester (WIN-PES) or mixed-fibre (WIN-MIX) jacket — maximum strength, very good abrasion resistance and gripping.
| Core | Polyolefin 12-strand |
| Jacket | HT Polyester / mixed braid |
| Construction | 12-strand with jacket |
Mooring tails provide the elasticity and sudden shock absorption that protect primary mooring lines in windy weather or big swell. Easy to splice, UV-resistant, rot-proof with high abrasion resistance — a necessary protection for every MEG4 mooring lineup.
| Construction | 8 / 12 / 24-strand |
| Versions | DURA TAIL (PA/PES) · TOUGH TAIL (mixed) |
| Feature | Shock absorption for primary lines |
A revolutionary safety solution for mooring: 12-strand handling with a specially engineered internal SNAP BACK REDUCER that absorbs and dissipates energy on rope failure, significantly reducing dangerous snap-back risk. Floating, high abrasion and UV resistance, compliant with OCIMF MEG4.
| Construction | 12-strand + Snap Back Reducer |
| Fibre | HT Polyolefin & Polyester mix |
| Melting point | 165 °C / 260 °C |
| Wet/dry | Dry ≈ wet |
| Compliance | OCIMF MEG4 |
Unspliced MBL and spliced LDBF by diameter.
| Dia mm | Dia inch | Circ inch | kg/100m | kg/220m | MBL ton | MBL kN | LDBF ton | LDBF kN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1-5/8 | 5 | 90.5 | 199.1 | 36.5 | 357 | 32.8 | 321 |
| 44 | 1-3/4 | 5-1/2 | 109.5 | 240.9 | 43.7 | 428 | 39.3 | 385 |
| 48 | 2 | 6 | 129.4 | 284.7 | 51.6 | 506 | 46.6 | 456 |
| 52 | 2-1/8 | 6-1/2 | 153.9 | 338.6 | 60.1 | 589 | 54.2 | 531 |
| 56 | 2-1/4 | 7 | 177.2 | 389.8 | 69.4 | 680 | 62.4 | 612 |
| 60 | 2-1/2 | 7-1/2 | 204.1 | 449.0 | 79.1 | 776 | 71.3 | 689 |
| 64 | 2-5/8 | 8 | 232.0 | 510.4 | 89.5 | 878 | 80.6 | 790 |
| 68 | 2-3/4 | 8-1/2 | 262.4 | 577.3 | 100.3 | 983 | 90.3 | 885 |
| 72 | 3 | 9 | 293.8 | 646.4 | 111.9 | 1097 | 100.8 | 988 |
| 80 | 3-1/4 | 10 | 362.6 | 797.7 | 136.6 | 1339 | 123.0 | 1205 |
| 88 | 3-5/8 | 11 | 437.3 | 962.1 | 164.6 | 1613 | 147.6 | 1446 |
| 96 | 4 | 12 | 521.2 | 1146.6 | 194.4 | 1906 | 174.6 | 1711 |
| 104 | 4-1/4 | 13 | 613.3 | 1349.3 | 225.7 | 2211 | 203.0 | 1989 |
| 112 | 4-5/8 | 14 | 705.4 | 1551.9 | 261.1 | 2559 | 235.5 | 2308 |
| 120 | 5 | 15 | 813.9 | 1790.6 | 298.0 | 2920 | 268.2 | 2629 |
High-tenacity polyolefin & polyester reinforcement creates superior breaking strength with more flexibility and better abrasion resistance than normal composite rope — stable and safe over repeated mooring operations.
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
| Melting point | 165 °C / 260 °C |
| Wet/dry | Dry ≈ wet |
Superior to pure polyester or polyolefin: lighter than polyester, stronger than polyolefin, with excellent coefficient of friction for mooring, tie-up and pendants.
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
| Abrasion | Good |
| UV resistance | Very good |
Polypropylene & polyester blend combines polypropylene's light buoyant handling with polyester durability — reliable performance across marine environments.
| Fibre | PP + Polyester mix |
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
| Melting point | 165 °C / 260 °C |
The strongest rope among PP, PE and polyolefin lines — excellent breaking strength and remarkable abrasion resistance for towing, fishing and aquaculture.
| Material | High-tenacity Polyolefin |
| Density | 0.91–0.93 — floats |
| Elongation | 12–20% |
Excellent anti-abrasion properties contribute to a long working life — a multi-purpose line for general industrial and commercial fishing.
| Material | High-tenacity Polyolefin |
| UV resistance | Good |
| Construction | 3 / 8 / 12-strand |
Easy-handling polypropylene that floats with good UV resistance and same-strength wet or dry.
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Density | 0.91–0.93 — floats |
| Elongation | 12–20% |
Does not absorb water — soft, flexible and easy to handle, with filament structure that raises abrasion resistance. Mainstay of fishing vessels and inland shipping.
| Material | High-tenacity Polyethylene |
| SG | 0.94–0.97 |
| Construction | 3-strand |
Durable, rot-proof line that sinks — good strength, abrasion and UV resistance. The standard for net bottom lines in commercial fishing.
| Material | HT Polypropylene + lead core |
| Sinking | Yes |
| Construction | 3-strand |
Endless-loop round sling built on parallel-laid 100% high-performance HMPE core technology — up to 15× stronger than steel weight-for-weight. Very low elongation prevents 'load bounce' on ultra-heavy lifts; used worldwide in place of steel rigging. Lengths 1–50 m (longer on request), tolerance as low as ±0.5%.
| Core | 100% HMPE, parallel laid |
| Max MBL | 3,500 t |
| Lengths | 1 m – 50 m |
| Working temp. | -40 °C to +60 °C |
| Elongation | Very low |
Versatile flat-webbing slings in high-quality polyester: the industry standard for securely hoisting and moving heavy loads. Duplex and quadruplex constructions, colour-coded by WLL from violet 1 t to orange 10 t+, with vertical, choker and basket-hitch ratings.
| Material | High-quality polyester webbing |
| Colour code | EN 1492-1 (1 t – 10 t+) |
| Constructions | Simplex / Duplex / Quadruplex |
| Hitches | Vertical · Choker · Basket |
Rope sling built from HOPEX HMPE: highest strength, lowest stretch, soft hand and easy splicing with low creep and torque-free, floating handling — the modern replacement for steel-wire slings on deck and subsea lifts.
| Material | UHMWPE (HOPEX) |
| Strength | Highest in class |
| Stretch | Lowest |
| Handling | Floats · torque-free |
Superior strength, durability and versatility in high-modulus HMPE: lightweight, rust-resistant and floating. Quick to connect, variable calculated breaking force, stronger than steel shackles weight-for-weight — with no damage to mooring rope or ship.
| Material | UHMWPE 12-strand |
| Max MBL | 1,500 t (120 mm) |
| vs steel | Stronger weight-for-weight |
| Handling | Quick-connect · floats |
Chafe protection is essential to rope integrity and safe mooring. T-SHIELD: UHMWPE fibre with special abrasion-resistant coating and high cut resistance, usable on rope body or eye. VP-SHIELD: HT polyester with Velcro, 3 m length, high-visibility orange — will not split or crack when bunched or compressed.
| T-SHIELD | UHMWPE fibre, cut-resistant |
| VP-SHIELD | HT polyester + Velcro, 3 m, orange |
| Fit | Rope body or eye · S–XL by rope size |
Quality & Capability
Manufactured to European specifications under strict quality control. Technical teams ensure every rope meets EN, ISO, and OCIMF standards — from raw material through to final load testing and certification.
Certified to the highest international standards with approval certificates from CCS, DNV, ABS, NK, LR, and BV — including offshore deep-sea mooring rope type approvals from both ABS and DNV, and OCIMF MEG4 type approval certification.
| R&D Testing | 2,500-ton, 500-ton, 300-ton, 100-ton, 50-ton testing machines |
| Test Environments | Fatigue, creep, abrasion, ageing, ultra-low temp, static, deep-sea sand infiltration |
| Clients Include | Major offshore operators, national oil companies, and global shipping lines |
| Export Reach | Global distribution across 86 countries — Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Americas |
Technical Guidance
Customisation
All rope specifications can be customised including: material (HMPE, Aramid, Power-mixed, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester), construction (3-strand, 4-strand, 6-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand, double-braided, parallel-strand), diameter, circumference, length (metres, feet, yards), hand feeling (soft/medium/hard/extra hard), twist direction (Z or S), packaging, and colour (any colour available).
Safe Handling
Choose the right rope for the job — consider working load, method of use and environment. Always examine for damage before and during use. Pay attention to twist direction when uncoiling — Z-twist ropes should be uncoiled counterclockwise; S-twist ropes clockwise. Do not work directly under any rope in use. Always use protection pads at sharp edges. Follow splicing instructions carefully.
Storage & Care
Store ropes away from heat sources, direct sunlight, wind and rain, and corrosive chemical substances. Keep in a dry, well-ventilated environment. Water can reduce the strength of Nylon ropes and cause stiffening — store off the ground. Chemical fibre ropes should not be exposed to high temperatures which will degrade performance. Inspect regularly for any signs of wear, abrasion, or damage.