Marine Rope – TUFFLEX PLUS Single-Component

1. Basic Information

Product name: TUFFLEX PLUS Single-Component Mooring Rope, 8-strand

Type of equipment: Marine supply – Mooring & Towing Rope

Certification: ISO, OCIMF MEG4, DNV Type Approval (depending on size)

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2. Intended Use

Main application: Mooring, berthing, and light towing.

Operating environment: Cargo ships, container vessels, barges, tugboats, port mooring systems.

Not applicable for: Oil tankers, chemical carriers, LNG carriers.

Benefits:

• Lightweight, easy to handle and floating on water, convenient for mooring and rope retrieval.
• Flexible, easy to splice and maintain.
• Reduced operational risks thanks to buoyancy and easy visibility.

3. Operating Instructions

Installation:

• Secure to ship bollards, mooring winches, or mooring points.
• Avoid direct contact with sharp edges.

Operation:

• Use strictly for mooring and berthing.
• Do not exceed the Safe Working Load (SWL).

Maintenance & periodic inspection:

• Inspect before use: broken strands, abrasion, deformation.
• Store in dry areas, away from prolonged sunlight.
• Replace once strength reduction is detected.

Safety:

• Do not stand in the snap-back zone when the rope is under load.
• Use protective equipment when handling loaded ropes.

4. Specifications

SIZE		Weight	Minimum Break Load
Dia (mm)	Cir. (Inch)
40	5	196.00	42900
48	6	282.00	62000
56	7	384.00	84600
64	8	502.00	107800
72	9	636.00	137400
80	10	784.00	167400
88	11	950.00	201500
96	12	1,130.00	238000
104	13	1,326.00	279100
120	15	1,766.00	364500

Color and length: Customizable as per client requirements.

5. Detailed Description & Key Features

Main material: High-strength Polyolefin fibers, 8-strand construction.

Technology: Produced with modern manufacturing processes, compliant with international mooring rope standards.

Key features:

• Lightweight and buoyant.
• Easy to splice, quick handling.
• Moderate elongation for shock load absorption.

Strengths compared to other products:

• Lighter and floating on water compared to mixed ropes (PP + Polyester).
• Easier to handle and observe during operations.
• Cost-effective, suitable for a wide range of commercial vessels.

Note:

Lower abrasion and UV resistance than mixed-fiber ropes.

Service life depends on operating conditions (typically 6 months – 1 year).

6. Commercial Information

Manufacturer: TUFROPES (India)

Accessories included: Optional reinforced spliced eye, test certificates available upon request.

Warranty & after-sales service: According to manufacturer’s policy (splicing support, replacement for manufacturing defects).