Nylon & Polyester Mooring Rope — Shock Absorption Perfected
Premium nylon and polyester mooring lines with industry-leading elasticity for superior shock absorption. Engineered for high-cycle harbour operations, tug lines and fender applications where dynamic loads demand stretch recovery — supplied as POWERNYLON® and POWERESTER® constructions.
Representative specification across the nylon and polyester range. Construction, colour, length and terminations are configured per project.
| Fibre | Nylon (PA) / Polyester (PES) |
| Elasticity | High (15–25%) |
| Diameter range | 8 mm – 120 mm |
| MBL range | 3 t – 1,400 t |
| Abrasion resistance | Excellent |
| Wet strength | 95% retained |
| Construction | 8-strand / double braid / 3-strand |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to +80 °C |
Indicative Minimum Breaking Force by diameter. Polyester and double-braid constructions available on request.
| Diameter mm | MBL · tonnes | MBL · kN |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14 | 137 |
| 20 | 22 | 216 |
| 24 | 31 | 304 |
| 32 | 55 | 540 |
| 40 | 80 | 785 |
| 48 | 112 | 1,099 |
| 56 | 150 | 1,472 |
| 64 | 196 | 1,923 |
| 80 | 260 | 2,551 |
| 96 | 340 | 3,335 |
| 120 | 500 | 4,905 |
Indicative Minimum Breaking Force by diameter. Other sizes, constructions and certified break-test documentation available on request — confirm final selection with our technical team.
Nylon and polyester constructions for every harbour, tug and mooring duty.
The high-elongation nylon line — the most forgiving option for surging harbour moorings, tug lines and fender duty where shock loads are constant.
A polyester construction that trades a little stretch for dimensional stability and minimal water pick-up — for permanent dock lines and spring lines.
A classic 3-strand twisted hawser — easy to splice and inspect, the workboat and dock-line standard where simplicity and grip matter.
Use the specification above directly in our calculators.