Polytex Seizing twine

extra UV resistant

For wrapping steel wire on tall ships

Information

Information

For wrapping and binding steel wire on traditional ships and tall ships, this twine is widely used. It is extra UV resistant and beautifully black in color. Also available in Polytex brown.

Applications

  • Seize and serve standing and running rigging

Specifications

Properties

  • Extra UV resistant
  • supplied on spools of 350mtr
  • soft feeling

Technical specifications

Material: Hempflax
Construction: Twisted
Specific gravity: 1.38 (Sinks)
UV resistance: Good
Abrasion resistance: Fair
Chemical resistance: Fair

Spliceability: Average
Wet vs. dry strength: Up to 120%
Melting point: 180 ºC
Short heat resistance: 40 ºC
Elongation (at 20% break): 3%
Colors: BLACK and Brown

More information

Products

3-ply BLACK

Diameter (mm)

Circumference (inch)

Weight (per 100m, kg)

Breaking force (kg)

Article number

3-ply

n.a

2,5 kilo

n.a

GV.09.03.62.2/8000