COMPARISON:
High-Performance Synthetics vs. Wire Rope
High-Performance Synthetics vs. Wire Rope
STRENGTH
Size-for-size, HMPE and wire are the same.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Initial cost of wire rope is less.
WEIGHTHMPE is 1/7th the weight of wire rope.
FATIGUE
RESISTANCEHMPE has a longer fatigue life.
SERVICE LIFEHMPE lasts up to five times longer than wire rope.
OPERATIONAL
EXPENDITURES HMPE offers faster change out, less injury due to lightweight lines and reduced maintenance costs.