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Dyneema and Spectra Fiber Line

Dyneema has a slightly different molecular structure than Spectra and higher breaking
strength in the larger diameters. It displays slightly better wear characteristics in heavy use
areas, but has more elasticity than Honeywell’s Spectra 1000. This fiber is popular in Europe
and is gaining popularity in the US.

Spectra is an amazing fiber that is very strong and durable. It has super low stretch, and is
light enough to float. Spectra has the best fatigue life of any fiber. The only problem with
Spectra is “creep”. Under steady high loads, Spectra will elongate very slowly. After a period
of time, you might notice that your jib halyard now seems an inch looser. Using one size
larger will greatly reduce creep, but it may still be noticeable. Spectra is the ultimate material
for high fatigue and lightweight spinnaker halyards, guys & sheets. Spectra does not absorb
moisture, which keeps it lighter on the boat.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (nominal)

Weight/ Ultimate
Produc Unit Tensile Modulus Breaking Density
Spectra Elongati
t ® Length Strength (g/den) / Strength (g/cc) /
fiber on (%)
Family (denier) / (g/den) / (Gpa) (lbs) (lbs/in3)
(decitex) (Gpa)
1350-
240 267 41 3.1-3.5 22 .97
1650
1200-
HT 300 333 39.5 2.9-3.7 26 .97
1500
1300-
375 417 45 2.9-3.6 38 .97
1700
S-900 650-926 650 / 722 30.5 / 920 / 79 3.6 44 0.97 /
2.61 0.035

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Weight/ Ultimate
Produc Unit Tensile Modulus Breaking Density
Spectra Elongati
t ® Length Strength (g/den) / Strength (g/cc) /
fiber on (%)
Family (denier) / (g/den) / (Gpa) (lbs) (lbs/in3)
(decitex) (Gpa)
1200 / 0.97 /
1200 30 / 2.57 850 / 73 3.9 79
1333 0.035
2400 / 29.5 / 0.97 /
2400 915 / 78 3.9 157.7
2667 2.53 0.035
4800 / 26.5 / 0.97 /
4800 885 / 76 3.6 281
5333 2.27 0.035
5600 / 25.5 / 0.97 /
5600 775 / 66 3.5 315
6222 2.18 0.035
S-1000 1550 / 0.97 /
75 75 / 83 43 / 3.68 2.9 7
133 0.035
40.5 / 1580 / 0.97 /
100 100 / 111 2.9 9
3.47 135 0.035
1390 / 0.97 /
130 130 / 144 38 / 3.25 3.2 11.1
113 0.035
1310 / 0.97 /
180 180 / 200 38 / 3.25 3.3 15.1
112 0.035
0.97 /
200 210 / 233 38 / 3.25 1160 / 90 3.5 17.9
0.035
1320 / 0.97 /
215 215 / 239 38 / 3.25 2.9 18
113 0.035
1320 / 0.97 /
275 275 / 306 36 / 3.08 3.1 22
113 0.035
1200 / 0.97 /
375-133 375 / 417 35 / 3.00 3.1 29
103 0.035
1200 / 0.97 /
375-189 375 / 417 35 / 3.00 3.1 29
103 0.035
0.97 /
400 409 / 454 36 / 3.08 1090 / 93 3.4 33.5
0.035
37.5 / 1260 / 0.97 /
435-145 435 / 483 3.3 36
3.21 108 0.035
37.5 / 1260 / 0.97 /
435-195 435 / 483 3.3 36
3.21 108 0.035
1175 / 0.97 /
650-115 650 / 722 36 / 3.08 3.3 52
101 0.035
1300- 1300 / 37.5 / 1345 / 0.97 /
3.3 107.5
143 1444 3.21 115 0.035
1300- 1300 / 35.5 / 1300 / 3.3 101.7 0.97 /

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Weight/ Ultimate
Produc Unit Tensile Modulus Breaking Density
Spectra Elongati
t ® Length Strength (g/den) / Strength (g/cc) /
fiber on (%)
Family (denier) / (g/den) / (Gpa) (lbs) (lbs/in3)
(decitex) (Gpa)
159 1444 3.04 111 0.035
1600- 1600 / 1380 / 0.97 /
38 / 3.25 3.3 135
180 1779 118 0.035
2600 / 0.97 /
2600 34 / 2.91 1135 / 97 3.5 195
2889 0.035

Material Modulus STRENGTH ELONGATION(% Melting

TENACITY(G/DENIER TENACITY(G/DENI AT BREAK) range/°C
DSM ) ER)
Dyneema 1800 48 3.6 144-152
SK99
Dyneema 1267 40 3.5
SK78
Dyneema 1042 35 3.6
DM20

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Xiamen, China
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