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Tenex

Tenex

12-Strands
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Tenex is a 12-strand single braid that offers high strength with low stretch and outstanding abrasion resistance. It is Samthane coated to provide abrasion resistance, enhance wear life, snag resistance, and increase ease of splicing. It is a viable alternative to using double braids when easy field splicing and economy are major considerations.

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Features
  • Available in long lengths
  • Easy to inspect
  • Easy to splice
  • Economical
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Excellent snag resistance
  • Firm construction
  • High strength per diameter
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Samthane coated
Applications
  • Lifting Sling / Utility
  • Other Fishing Line
  • Prusiks and Tails
  • Pulling / Stringing Line
  • Purse Seine Line
Specifications
Specific Gravity:
  • 1.38
Elastic Elongation Percentage:
  • At % of break strength
  • 10%: 1.40%
  • 20%: 2.30%
  • 30%: 3.00%
Splicing Procedures Required:
  • 12-Strand Class I
Diameter Circumference lbs/100ft Avg. Strength Min. Strength Diameter Circumference kg/100m Avg. Strength Min. Strength
3/16 4/7 1.3 1,800 1,600 5 15 1.9 820 730
1/4 3/4 2.1 3,200 2,900 6 18 3.1 1,500 1,300
5/16 1 3.2 4,700 4,200 8 24 4.8 2,100 1,900
3/8 1 1/8 3.9 5,800 5,200 9 27 5.8 2,600 2,400
7/16 1 1/4 6.3 9,000 8,100 11 33 9.4 4,100 3,700
1/2 1 1/2 8 11,800 10,600 12 36 11.9 5,400 4,800
9/16 1 3/4 10 15,000 13,500 14 42 14.9 6,800 6,100
5/8 2 12 17,100 15,400 16 48 17.9 7,800 7,000
3/4 2 1/4 17.2 22,400 20,200 18 54 25.6 10,200 9,100
7/8 2 3/4 25.8 32,600 29,300 22 66 38.4 14,800 13,300
1 3 34.5 42,700 38,400 24 72 51.3 19,400 17,400
1 1/8 3 1/2 43 50,000 45,000 28 84 64 22,700 20,400
1 1/4 3 3/4 52.2 57,200 51,500 30 90 77.7 25,900 23,400
1 5/16 4 59.7 69,500 62,600 32 96 88.8 31,500 28,400
1 1/2 4 1/2 71.5 81,700 73,500 36 108 106 37,100 33,400
1 5/8 5 90.3 94,000 84,600 40 120 134 42,600 38,400
1 3/4 5 1/2 105 109,000 98,100 44 132 157 49,400 44,500
2 1/2 7 1/2 209 226,000 204,000 60 180 311 103,000 92,400