Koordenfabriek Van Houte Exsil

Exsil / Koordenfabriek Van Houte

Polypropylene – multifilament and synthetic hemp

Multifilament
A stronger kind of polypropylene composed of thin, soft fibres which makes it look similar to nylon. The basic colour is natural white.
Available in twisted as well as braided rope.
Other colours on request.
Multifilament

Synthetic hemp (PP-Tex)
Extruded fibrillated film cut into discontinuous fine fibre and spun to form rope yarn similar in appearance and touch to natural hemp. Ideal as hand rope. Standard colour is natural beige. Available in 3- or 4-strand twisted rope.
Synthetic hemp (PP-Tex)

Construction

3- or 4-strand twisted rope
3-strand
8-strand braided rope on request
4-strand
Coils or reels of 100-200-220m

Standard colour

Multifilament: Natural white
PP-Tex: Natural beige
Other colours available on request

Properties

Relative density 0,91 (floats)
Temperature resistance Perfect for use between –30°C and +100°C
Melting point 170°C
UV resistance Fully stabilised
Extension Circa 18% at break
No water absorption and remains flexible when wet
Flexibility Very soft and flexible
Chemical resistance Resistant to alkalis, acids and oil

Length measured under reference tension according to EN ISO 9554

Typical applications

Swings - climbing nets - rope pulling - Mooring and gear for yachting - Decoration

Polypropylene multifilament

Diam. Ø Mass Min. breaking load
mm kg/100m T kN
61,70,676,62
831,2211,9
104,51,8718,4
126,52,726,5
1493,6936,2
1611,54,7746,8
1814,86,0359,2
20187,4773,3
2222988,3
242610,8106
2630,512,4122
2835,514,2140
3040,516157
324618177
3452,520,1197
3658,522,3219
3865,524,6241
407227265
448832,2316
4810437,8371

Braided Polypropylene multifilament

Diam. Ø Mass Min. breaking load
mm kg/100m T kN
10,080,030,29
20,160,070,7
30,40,151,5
40,70,313
510,343,35
61,550,535,2
82,50,929
1041,3313
125,51,8318
147,92,4524
1610,23,0630
1813,23,9839
2015,74,7947
22195,8157
2422,56,8367

Synthetic Hemp (PP-Tex)

Diam. Ø Mass Min. breaking load
mm kg/100m T kN
40,80,201,94
61,70,504,86
830,868,48
104,51,2812,6
126,51,8318,0
1492,4123,7
1611,53,1530,9
1814,84,0139,3
20184,8347,4
22225,8557,4
24266,8467,1
2630,57,9678,1
2835,59,0989,2
3040,510,3102
324611,5113
3452,512,9127
3658,514,5142
3865,516,0157
407217,4171
448821,1207
4810424,5240

Load VS Extension

Polypropylene Multifilament Graph Load vs Extension






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Schaapveld 14
9200 Dendermonde
Belgium
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