Ropes
Rope Stretchers: Timm Master 8 Tail
Document Creation Date: 12/7/2021 12:09:53 AM UTC
TIMM MASTER 8 TAIL
Timm Master 8 Tail is an 8-strand floating mooring tail which effectively absorb shock and energy in mooring systems.
Product information
Our best selling mooring tail made from the Timm Master rope design, sold to over 6 000 vessels. Made of HT polyester and B5 polyolefin yarns which effectively absorb shock/energy in mooring systems. Typically used with steel wire and HMPE ropes. Compared to nylon stretchers, this product remains elastic for a longer period. It performs better in wet conditions, providing equal breaking strength under wet and dry conditions.
The stretcher breaking strength is given by Tail Design Break Force TDBF as per OCIMF MEG4, equal to value of MBL spliced.
Features
- Protected eyes
- Buoyant
- High elongation
Benefits
- 15-20% lighter than PES and nylon tails
- Excellent abrasion and UV resistance
- Smooth and gripable surface
- Meets all OCIMF requirements
Specification
General
| Material type and grade | Mixed polyolefins (B5 yarn) and HT PES |
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Physical properties
| Colour | White with 3 black marking yarns |
|---|---|
| Construction | 8-strand plaited |
| Density [kg/m3] | 0.99 |
| Line Construction | 8-strand braided |
| Melting point | 165°C |
Ordering information
Approvals
Type Approved Product by DNV GL.
This product is produced according to ISO 9554 and tested according to ISO 2307 and OCIMF MEG4. Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) is according to ISO 10556 and verified by DNV GL.
