Force-8 is a unique high-performance 8×3 construction, designed for single- and split-drum applications. It is Samthane coated, has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, and very good cut and abrasion resistance while maintaining a firm, round profile. Force-8 utilizes a counterbalanced right-left lay design, resulting in an exceptional torque-free rope.
| Diam. (inch) | Circ. (inch) | Weight per 100 ft. (lbs) | Avg. Strength (lbs) | Min. Strength (lbs) | Diam. (mm) | Circ. (mm) | Weight per 100 M (kg) | Avg. Strength (kg) | Min. Strength (kg) | ISO 2307 Strength (metric tons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 21.6 | 94,500 | 85,100 | 24 | 72 | 32.1 | 42,900 | 38,600 | 42.9 |
| 1 1/16 | 3 1/4 | 25.3 | 109,000 | 98,200 | 26 | 78 | 37.6 | 49,500 | 44,500 | 49.5 |
| 1 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 29.2 | 125,000 | 112,000 | 28 | 84 | 43.4 | 56,600 | 50,900 | 56.6 |
| 1 1/4 | 3 3/4 | 33.4 | 141,000 | 127,000 | 30 | 90 | 49.7 | 64,000 | 57,600 | 64 |
| 1 5/16 | 4 | 37.9 | 159,000 | 143,000 | 32 | 96 | 56.4 | 71,900 | 64,700 | 71.9 |
| 1 3/8 | 4 1/8 | 41 | 169,000 | 152,000 | 34 | 100 | 61 | 76,600 | 69,000 | 76.6 |
| 1 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 47.6 | 196,000 | 176,000 | 36 | 108 | 70.8 | 88,900 | 80,000 | 88.9 |
| 1 5/8 | 5 | 58.5 | 237,000 | 213,000 | 40 | 120 | 87 | 107,000 | 96,700 | 107 |
| 1 3/4 | 5 1/2 | 70.4 | 281,000 | 253,000 | 44 | 132 | 105 | 127,000 | 115,000 | 127 |
| 2 | 6 | 83.4 | 329,000 | 296,000 | 48 | 144 | 124 | 149,000 | 134,000 | 149 |
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