Q-12 DEFENDER ^TM

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Q-12 DEFENDER ^TM

Samson's reduced recoil technology has been patented since 2006. Q-12 Defender is a 12-strand line based on this technology. When this line is subjected to excessive tension loads, the lower elongating fibers will break first, transferring the load to the remaining specially-designed control strands. This creates an indication of rope failure before the rope completely separates. Q-12 Defender incorporates Samson's proprietary DPX^TM fiber technology on the rope's surface to provide excellent coefficient of friction properties. The HMPE fiber provides high strength, superior abrasion resistance, and low elongation. Q-12 Defender is flexible, UV resistant, lightweight, and does not hockle.

Product Code

862

Specific Gravity

1.04

Fiber (Core/cover)

HMPE - Polyester - Nylon Blend

Splice

12-Strand Class II

at Percent of break strength
10%	20%	30%
Elastic Elongation
0.65%	0.75%	0.90%

Land • Primary Mooring Line • Recoil Safety • Secondary Mooring Lines / H-Bitt / Capstan Mooring / Soft Lines

Easy to inspect • Easy to splice • Excellent UV resistance • High coefficient of friction, great for working off bitts and capstans • Meets the requirements of the Canadian National Standard CGSB-40.20-2008 • Reduced recoil property, quantified per Cordage Institute Standard 1502

Imperial
Metric

DIAM. (INCH)	1	1 1/8	1 1/4	1 5/16	1 3/8	1 1/2	1 5/8	1 3/4	2	2 1/8	2 1/4	2 1/2
CIRC. (INCH)	3	3 1/2	3 3/4	4	4 1/8	4 1/2	5	5 1/2	6	6 1/2	7	7 1/2
WEIGHT PER 100 FT. (LBS)	26	33	36	38	46	50	55	82	88	93	124	132
AVG. STRENGTH (LBS)	65,400	88,000	99,000	111,000	126,000	137,000	170,000	201,000	228,000	248,000	322,000	353,000
MIN. STRENGTH (LBS)	58,900	79,200	89,100	99,900	113,000	123,000	153,000	181,000	205,000	223,000	290,000	318,000

DIAM. (MM)	24	28	30	32	34	36	40	44	48	52	56	60
CIRC. (MM)	72	84	90	96	100	108	120	132	144	156	168	180
WEIGHT PER 100 M (KG)	38.7	49.1	53.6	56.5	68.4	74.4	81.8	122	131	138	185	196
AVG. STRENGTH (KG)	29,700	39,900	44,900	50,300	57,200	62,100	77,100	91,200	103,000	112,000	146,000	160,000
MIN. STRENGTH (KG)	26,700	35,900	40,400	45,300	51,400	55,900	69,400	82,100	93,100	101,000	131,000	144,000
ISO 2307 STRENGTH (METRIC TONS)	29.7	39.9	44.9	50.4	57.2	62.1	77.1	91.2	103	112	146	160

ISO strength specifications are for unspliced rope. All other strength specifications are for spliced rope.

RECOIL SAFETY

Not all ropes marketed as reducing recoil perform the same and it's important to understand the differences in products available in the marketplace. And understanding the technical detail and nuances that may impact your decision-making can be daunting. As early pioneers in recoil safety products, we are uniquely positioned to help. Samson experts can provide guidance and clarity to recoil products and performance.

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