Dyneema® DM20 fiber and Dyneema® SK78 fiber: replacing steel chain for heavy load securing and overhead lifting.

For heavy load management, strength, reliability, and efficiency are must-have attributes. Your best option? Lightweight synthetic link chains made from Dyneema® fiber, which deliver all these advantages by outperforming traditional steelchains. Thanks to the unique performance characteristics of the world’s strongest fiber™, synthetic link chains made from Dyneema® are designed and engineered specifically to meet the needs of demanding industries on- and offshore.

Dyneema® developed and invented the synthetic link chain. Through our patented technology, licensed manufacturers now a chain-solution that is lighter, stronger, and boasts a soft touch. Experience safer, quieter, and healthier operations without compromising strength or performance.

MADE FOR: Industrial overhead lifting, construction and infrastructure

Transportation

Military and defense transport

Heavy maritime cargo transport

Rescue and recovery operations

Dyneema® enables STRENGTHplus+

Synthetic chains made with Dyneema® reduce weight, noise, payload damage, and handling time for the most operations.

CREW FRIENDLY

Lightest weight for best ergonomics and no noise when dropped

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

50% reduction in lashing time, minimum harbor time

SAVE MONEY

You don’t need heavy machinery or large teams to secure them

SOFT TOUCH

Gentle to user’s hands & backs, to your equipment and payload

NON-CORROSIVE

By excellent chemical, UV- & and saltwater resistance

SAFER HANDLING

By vibration damping

Keeping cargo safe and payloads protected

Dyneema® synthetic chains have a proven track record of safeguarding high-value payloads.

  • Soft touch, non-abrasive surface: The world's strongest fiber™ protects cargo - like wind turbine monopiles and costly machinery - from scratches and dents, ensuring goods arrive in great condition.
  • Easy storage & adjustability: Lightweight and flexible design allows for effortless coiling and rapid length adjustments to fit various cargo sizes.

Secure and reliable handling

Built with workers in mind, Dyneema®-based synthetic chains are engineered for easy handling and minimal maintenance.

  • Worker safety & ergonomics: Protect workers' backs and hands with our soft touch design, helping prevent injuries and fatigue associated with handling traditional steel chains.
  • Attracting new talent: Prioritizing worker well-being and modern solutions to draw in a new generation of workers.
  • Preserving experienced workforce: Ensuring the health and longevity of experienced professionals by reducing strain and promoting a safer work environment.
  • Innovative design principles: The integration of Mobius twist and Capstan effect technologies ensures equal load distribution and eliminates chain unravelling. These built-in safety features are further bolstered by exceptional damage resilience, guaranteeing load security and reliable performance across diverse conditions.
  • With you when it matters: Utilizing our premium industrial fiber, our chains deliver consistent reliability and safety across all applications and conditions.

Time is money – and with Dyneema®, you save both

Synthetic chains are the solution for reducing project turnaround times and costs, especially on high-pressure jobs. These chains pay for themselves in a single operation. How? By halving expensive harbor time, eliminating the need for forklifts, and reducing staff requirements. Dyneema® chains are lightweight yet long-lasting, eliminating the need for costly protective sleeves and reducing equipment rental and injury-related costs.

More sustainable operations

85% lighter than steel, our chains significantly reduce fuel consumption during transportation and lifting operations. And with the option to choose Dyneema® fiber from bio-circular feedstock, we offer the world’s first-ever HMPE fiber based on renewable feedstock.

Plus, Dyneema®’s exceptional chemical resistance and ability to withstand saltwater and corrosion ensure a longer service life compared to traditional steel chains. The result? Less frequent chain replacement, reduced material waste, and a smaller overall environmental footprint for your operations.

Want the same high performance with a lower carbon footprint?

Discover bio-based Dyneema® fiber

“We are always looking for new, innovative solutions to exceed the highest safety standards. Green Pin Tycan Lifting Chain, made with Dyneema®, helps us achieve that”

Wouter van Noort, Managing Director of Mammoet Europe and Russia

"We’re very impressed, our drivers have seen the results and are hesitant now to use steel lashing tools. They prefer DoNova Powerlash® chains with Dyneema®."

Marcel Janssen, CEO of Janssen Group

Trusted. Tested. Proven. Certified.

Every Dyneema® synthetic chain is rigorously tested under real-world conditions for fatigue, abrasion, and temperature resistance. This commitment to quality has earned us multiple certifications from international certification societies, including DNV, verifying their performance and fit-for-intended use.

Where to buy

Synthetic chains made with Dyneema® fiber are available from our licensed manufacturers

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Where to buy synthetic chains?

Licensed manufacturers that supply synthetic chains made from Dyneema® fiber:

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