Hydropro™
A neutrally buoyant rope with a specific gravity close to water — designed for fisheries affected by right-whale regulations.
Hydropro is engineered to have a specific gravity similar to water, meaning that it stays within the water column without raising to the surface but also not sinking completely to the waterbed.
- ~40% stronger than polypropylene/polyethylene
- Excellent UV protection
- Superior abrasion resistance
- No loss of strength when wet; stores wet; resists rot and mildew
- An alternative to traditional sinking and floating ropes
- Between 1.06 – 1.08 Specific Gravity
Specifications
Hydropro — Specifications
| Diameter (mm) | Diameter (in) | Coil Weight (lb/1200 ft) | Tensile Strength (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9/32 | 22 | 1,450 |
| 9 | 11/32 | 35 | 2,450 |
| 10 | 3/8 | 45 | 3,720 |
| 11 | 7/16 | 55 | 4,700 |
| 12 | 1/2 | 71 | 6,000 |
| 14 | 9/16 | 93 | 7,950 |
| 16 | 5/8 | 110 | 10,950 |
Testing and values are presented based on Medium lay ropes. Tensile strengths are averages for new ropes tested under laboratory conditions and may vary by 10%. Weights are average and may vary by 5%.