Dyneema® fiber takes offshore operations to new depths
What’s as strong as steel, but light enough to float on water? Ropes made with Dyneema®. And by enabling neutral rope weight in water, Dyneema® fiber means the winchline or crane rope maintains its full capacity throughout the water column. That makes Dyneema®-based crane ropes the perfect solution to a major challenge facing offshore lifting operations: how to work safely, efficiently, and reliably in shallow, deep, and ultra-deep waters.
Dyneema® fiber enables reliable operations in offshore lifting and winching
MADE FOR: Drum winches
Traction winches
Cranes
Pull-in winches
Dyneema® enables STRENGTHplus+
Winchlines and crane ropes made with Dyneema® are uniquely strong – but there’s much more to it than that. Dyneema® fiber is carefully engineered to overcome the weaknesses of steel wire rope.
Reliably safer offshore lifting at all depths
When you’re out at sea, you need crane lifting equipment you can rely on. Around the world, hundreds of kilometers of crane ropes and winchlines made with Dyneema® fiber are already being counted on to make operations safer for people and payloads.
We’ve got over a decade of dedicated testing behind us, ensuring that winchlines and ropes made with Dyneema® – the world’s strongest fiber™ – deliver a reliable, high-level performance over a service lifetime much longer than that of either steel or synthetic alternatives.
For greater peace of mind
Proven over many years and projects
Extensive testing
Reduced chance of failure
Predictable longevity
Performance-driven retirement criteria
Fewer injuries
Go deeper than ever with greater efficiency
Gone are the days of steel crane ropes. The weight of winchlines made from steel wire halves a crane’s capacity at a depth of 3,000 meters – limiting deep-water operations in a way that’s unacceptable for today’s ambitious offshore industry. The time has come to embrace efficiency, thanks to synthetic solutions made from our ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema® fiber.
Lighter ropes maintain crane capacity at depth, which allows smaller vessels to do the same job. Meanwhile, Dyneema®-based winchlines enable easier, safer, and faster handling, even manually. What’s more, their longer service life enables fewer rope changes, higher cost efficiency, and better crane availability.
For a more productive solution
Efficiency to go ultra-deep with smaller equipment
Increased crane and vessel capabilities
Long service life
Less maintenance and replacement
Better OpEx
Crane and winch ropes with better bending endurance
Think steel ropes outperform synthetics when it comes to cyclic bending? Think again. Tests show that Dyneema® fiber enables a higher bending performance in winch ropes than conventional steel wire.
In fact, since we’ve introduced new fiber technologies like Dyneema® XBO Technology, and as rope construction has advanced, the cyclic bend over sheave (CBOS) performance of crane ropes made with Dyneema® fiber has increased by a factor of more than 10. Plus, we’ve carefully established the best way to spool synthetic ropes on multi-layer winches – an essential lever for successful deep-water operations.
For ultimate winchline performance
Improved cyclic bending
Better winch spooling
Unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio
DNV-accredited temperature management system
Aiding sustainable offshore operations
It’s pretty simple: in a world that’s woken up to the sustainability challenge, Dyneema® delivers the lowest carbon footprint per unit strength of all high-performance fibers. Opting for more sustainable lifting solutions made with Dyneema® fiber can fast add up to a lower footprint for your offshore operations.
How? Upstream, 100% of the energy used to make our fibers comes from renewable sources. Downstream, lightweight Dyneema®-based crane ropes and winchlines enable the use of smaller cranes on smaller vessels, significantly reducing the footprint of a deep-water operation. Plus, their longer service life means greater resource efficiency.
To make your lifting even more sustainable, choose Dyneema® fiber from bio-circular feedstock: the world’s first-ever bio-circular HMPE fiber.
For a big impact with a small footprint
Reliably longer service life enables less resource consumption
Low weight means less energy use
Dyneema® fiber from bio-circular feedstock available
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Discover Dyneema® fiber from sustainable raw materialsPutting performance to the test
Dyneema® has a track record of unparalleled strength in the offshore industry stretching back three decades – but the world’s strongest fiber™ offers so much more than just strength. For more than 10 years, we’ve been proving the all-round power of Dyneema® fiber in offshore applications, thanks to our suite of proprietary, state-of-the-art testing equipment.
Unlike other manufacturers, we rigorously test the minimum breaking strength not only of our fibers, but also of rope and sling constructions. But there’s more to it than that, because rope strength at the moment of purchase is only one datapoint: the most important factor is strength over time, since this directly affects the reliability of your lifting operation.
That’s why we at Dyneema® have put a lot of effort into understanding and improving the behavior of our fibers. As a result, Dyneema® SK78 fiber is precision engineered to stand up to fatigue, abrasion, creep, and temperature extremes.
Preferred. Trusted. Certified.
Dyneema® fibers are renowned the world over for their outstanding quality, consistency, and performance – as recognized by our array of third-party certifications covering the full production process. Plus, our team of experts can support you in securing third-party certification for your winch or crane design with Dyneema®.
Is verification the same as certification?
The simple answer is “no.” Verification statements confirm the initial holding capacity of a rope or sling, but don’t give information on its suitability for the intended lifting operation. Certification, on the other hand, confirms not only the initial holding capacity but also its lifetime holding capacity – determining the useful service life in its planned operation.
In short, if you want fit-for-purpose, durable, and sustainable heavy lifting ropes, certificates are the documents for you.
Contact our sales team
Whether you’re working on a shallow-, deep-, or ultra-deep-water project, choosing the right crane ropes and winchlines can make a big difference to the efficiency and safety of your operations. Need some help? Our specialists are on hand to share their expertise and advice.
- Support in engineering, efficiency decisions and local challenges
- Techniques and technologies that meet your specific requirements
- Cost-reduction assessments and strategies
- Solutions to reduce future maintenance and replacement costs
- Certification support
- Tailored approach to local challenges
Offshore crane rope and winchline suppliers and partners
Our premium crane rope and winchline partners are dedicated to manufacturing strong, safe, and reliable solutions with Dyneema® fiber – so you can plumb new depths of offshore success. Looking for extra peace of mind? Our partners are happy to offer the service and maintenance packages you need to keep your operations running smoothly and safely, day in, day out.
Where to buy
Offshore crane ropes and winchlines made with Dyneema® fiber are available from our trusted partners across the globe.
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