Yacht Rope Industrial Rope Flightsporttechnique

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1 LIROS Rope Catalogue Yacht Rope Industrial Rope Flightsporttechnique

2 LIROS Rosenberger Tauwerk GmbH LIROS Unlimited Rope Solutions LIROS is now recognised as a world leader in the manufacture of Hi-Tec yachting ropes, kitesurf cords, paragliding lines and a wide range of industrial cordage. Liros has the most modern factory for rope production in Europe having invested heavily in new machinery which is calibrated to give both top quality and consistent quality. All of the LIROS production is carefully monitored by experienced technicians during every stage of manufacture to ensure complete satisfaction in the most demanding applications. The unique and new process to 'LIROS NCS' (Nano Coating System) has enabled us to improve the performance of the latest materials (PBO, Vectran & Dyneema) by thoroughly protecting them against the worst effects of abrasion as well as UV degradation. We welcome all enquiries for our products as well as any individual requirements for custom projects. Do not hesitate to contact us. Sven Rosenberger Karl Friedrich Rosenberger Our company is certified and approved according to DIN EN ISO 9001 : Production 100% Made in Germany 2

3 Contents Yacht Rope Performance 4 6 Yacht Rope Cruising 7 11 Super Yacht Mooring 12 Mooring Performance custom Dinghy Traditional Rope Sailmaker Whipping twine and small cords Terminations Outdoor 34 Flightsporttechnique Industrial Rope Barrier Rope 45 Natural Fibre Rope, Cords Technical Accessories Elongation Charts 51 Service Technical and Chemical Specifications Yacht Rope Recommendations 56 3

4 Performance LIROS Racer Pro LIROS Racer Pro A new product designed for the highest level of competition, which has been used by some of the best Americas Cup Teams also on the Vendée Globe and other Grand Prix events. The core is the same colour as the cover. LIROS Racer Pro has been designed to be particularly effective when used without the cover. The cover and the core work equally well on winches and clutches. Racer Pro is ideal for both sheets and halyards. Stretch characteristics <1 % Designed for use without cover Matching colour core and cover LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System easy to splice and remove cover New Dyneema SK78 Burgundy Orange Navy Silver Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , ,6 150 High tenacity Polyester Core Dyneema SK78 high impregnation NEW LIROS Racer Performance LIROS Racer New type of Dyneema rope with a very high breaking load and low stretch with a specially engineered 32-plait cover of high quality spindyed Polyester and the core made out of the new generation, new Dyneema fibre, for halyards and sheets. Very suitable for winches. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % extremely high breaking strength easy handling, nonkinking for halyards and sheets winch suitability LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , , , , ,9 100 Red Burgundy Orange Green Racing-Green Blue Navy Blue Silver , ,5 100 Polyester high twisted Core Dyneema SK75 with additional inner cover plait 6 mm 24-plaited from 8 mm 32-plaited 4

5 LIROS Regatta Very low stretch rope for halyards, spinaker and genoa sheets, high tenacity, light and long durability top-performance rope, plaited cover gives excellent resistance to abrasion, additional cover between core which is made out of Dyneema SK75 and outer cover preventing movement between the two when under extreme load. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % very high tenacity, light and excellent durability High performance Polyester in the cover makes it extremely resistant to abrasion also fullcoloured available (see Herkules Color p. 7) LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System (Steel-Blue with marker yarn) Red Blue Yellow Special polyester high twisted 1:1-plaited Core ed Dyneema SK75 with additional cover plait Green Fullcoloured Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,1 100 Performance LIROS Regatta 2000 LIROS Dynamic plus A new halyard or sheet rope using Dyneema SK75. Light weight and low stretch make this rope ideal for cruiser / racer yachtsmen. Very flexible and non kinking due to the new 32-plait cover. LIROS Dynamic Plus is equally effective as a high performance sheet. Stretch characteristics < 2 % flexible abrasion resistant cover non kinking LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System easy to splice and remove cover Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , , , ,7 200 Performance LIROS Dynamic plus -Red -Blue , ,9 150 Polyester 32-plaited Core Dyneema SK75 impregnated -Yellow -Green NEW 5

6 Performance LIROS D-Pro LIROS D-Pro The LIROS 100% pure Dyneema rope with the latest technology in coating technology. The pre stretched 12-braid is extremely easy to splice. Impregnated with a special PU, the resistance to abrasion has improved more than 75%. The pre stretching process further improves the overall performance of the LIROS D Pro. These two treatments combined with the fact it is a pure Dyneema rope offer improved performance by as much as 70% over a conventional polyester covered Dyneema. A multi purpose rope with many applications across every sailing yacht. Ideal replacement for stainless steel wire. Stretch characteristics <1 % best choice for all applications with extreme loads high UV light resistance easy to splice with an extra cover it can be used individually very high breaking strength at smallest diameter and lowest weight LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Red Blue Yellow Carbon Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Coated Dyneema SK75 12-plaited, heat set and covered Performance LIROS Vectran-Olympic LIROS Vectran-Olympic High-tech rope manufactured from VECTRAN, extremely low stretch, high strength comparable to wire, high durability and resistance to abrasion, its 32-plait cover makes it very resistant in stoppers and cleats, ideal for halyards and backstays. Stretch characteristics < 1 % extremely low stretch quality high durability and resistance to abrasion very resistant in stoppers Middle cover combines Core and outer cover perfectly Red Blue Green NEW Ø Breaking Weight Length strength kg/ of spool mm kg 100 m m , , , , , , , , , , Polyester Core Vectran with additional inner cover plait Ø 2 5 mm 16-plaited Ø 6 mm 24-plaited from Ø 8 mm 32-plaited ,7 100

7 LIROS Herkules Very resilient, extremely multi-functional rope of the highest quality, especially designed for sheets, halyards and trim lines, suitable for yachts of every size, very durable and low stretch, easily spliced to wire thermo fixed. Very good adhesion on winch drums, abrasion resistant cover, nonkinking. Best choice for cruising yachts. Stretch characteristics < 5 % very high quality line for the demanding cruising yacht sailor universally usable as sheet, halyard or control line easy to splice and absolutely nonkinking excellent abrasion resistance Core -Red Polyester 1:1-plaited -Blue -Yellow high tenacity braided Polyester -Green Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Herkules LIROS Herkules Color Very resilient, extremely multi-functional rope of the highest quality, especially designed for sheets, halyards and trim lines, suitable for yachts of every size, very durable and low stretch, easily spliced to wire thermo fixed. Very good adhesion on winch drums, abrasion resistant cover, nonkinking. Best choice for cruising yachts. Stretch characteristics < 5 % The pure coloured alternative to LIROS Herkules with high quality spin-dyed Polyester in the cover. Red Blue Green Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Herkules Color Yellow Navy Blue Core Polyester spin-dyed, 1:1-plaited High tenacity braided Polyester

8 Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Top-Cruising LIROS Top-Cruising Very high tensile strength, nonkinking, long lasting sheet made from 100% Polyester. For use as mainsail and headsail and spinakersheets. Ideal for blue water sailing, easy to splice heat set. Stretch characteristics < 5 % the traditional sheet for sailing yachts of every size nonkinking, with abrasion resistant cover, high strength allround line, easy to splice Core -Red -Blue -Yellow Polyester high tenacity Polyester plaited Ø 4 12 mm 16-plaited from Ø 14 mm 20-plaited -Green LIROS Top-Cruising-Color Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Top-Cruising-Color Very high tensile strength, nonkinking, long lasting sheet out of 100 % Polyester. Line for use as mainsail and headsail and spinaker-sheets. Ideal for blue water sailing, easy to splice heat set. Stretch characteristics < 5 % The coloured alternative to LIROS Top-Cruising with high quality spin-dyed Polyester in the cover. Red Blue Yellow Green Also available in classic colour Polyester spin-dyed Core Polyester plaited Ø 6 12 mm 16-plaited from Ø 14 mm 20-plaited

9 LIROS Prestretch 00121/00122 For use as halyards and control lines for yachts up to 11 m heat set. 3-strand or 8-plait Polyester. with guarantee yarn in blue/gold or coloured with LIROS blue/gold fleck. Stretch characteristics < 4 % low stretch, inexpensive Polyester halyard for smaller boats and traditional cruising yachts 3-strand, very easy to splice (Ref ) Red Blue Green Polyester, 3-strand, heat set Polyester, 8-plaited, heat set Red Blue Green Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Prestretch LIROS Allround Low-cost allround sheet and spinaker sheet made from high tenacity fibres for cruising yacht sailors, minimal water absorption, easy to handle and resistant to abrasion heat set. Stretch characteristics < 8 % low-cost, winch suitable sheet, easy to handle cover construction with good abrasion resistance minimal water absorption, qualified for yachts up to 40 feet -Red Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Allround -Blue -Green Core Polyester Polypropylene loose braided Ø 6 12 mm 16-plaited from Ø 14 mm 20-plaited 9

10 Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Seastar LIROS Seastar High quality, allround sheet for cruising yachts, with very flexible, soft, easy to grip matt cover. Ideal for dinghy sailors excellent handling and flexibility non kinking. Stretch characteristics < 6 % high quality matt yarn giving easy handling proven allround line for cruising yachts very good sheet for cruising yachts up to 35 feet Colour Core Polyester matt yarn Polyester plaited Ø 5 up to 10 mm 16-plaited from Ø 12 mm 24-plaited Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Seastar Color LIROS Seastar Color Very easy to handle line in 6 different colours, for genoa and spinaker sheets, downhauls and control lines heat set. Stretch characteristics < 6 % high quality matt yarn giving easy handling seawater resilient colour resistant to abrasion good identification with 6 different colours Red Green Blue Yellow Navy blue Core Polyester worsted yarn coloured Polyester plaited Ø 5 to 10 mm 16-plaited from Ø 12 mm 24-plaited 10

11 LIROS Standard Low priced and soft sheet made from easy to grip staple Poyester, heat set. Stretch characteristics < 8 % inexpensive soft and easy to grip allround sheet Core -Red -Blue Polyester staple yarn Polypropylene multifilament plaited Ø 6 12 mm 16-plaited from Ø 14 mm 20-plaited Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Standard LIROS Nautic Spinaker sheet for dinghies or small keelboats, soft, very light and easy to handle, can also be used as light weather sheet and waterski rope, floats. Made from UV-stabilized Polypropylene multifilament. Ø 1,5 mm to 5 mm without, Ø 6 mm to 14 mm with guarantee yarn in blue/gold. Stretch characteristics < 12% very light easy to handle floats UV-stabilized Yacht Rope Cruising LIROS Nautic Red Polypropylene multifilament 8-plaited Blue Brown Yellow Grey Green 11

12 LIROS Super Yacht DB LIROS Super Yacht DB is a new range of mooring and anchoring warps for Super Yachts from 70 to 200 feet in length. The cover is specially treated against the effects of abrasion using the unique LIROS impregnation system NCS. These ropes are very flexible combining high stretch and shock absorbing qualities with great handling characteristics. Available ready spliced and with leather protection around the spliced eye (1 m inner length) if required. stretch at working load >15 % not kinking easy to handle special anti abrasion treatment LIROS NCS Ref. Ø for Breaking Weight Yachts * strength kg/ mm kg 100 m to 90 Fuß to 120 Fuß to 150 Fuß to 180 Fuß to 200 Fuß to 220 Fuß to 250 Fuß to 280 Fuß * For very heavy displacement or high windage yachts choose the next diameter up. Core ed Polyester high twisted 24-plaited Polyester plaited Super Yacht Mooring LIROS Super Yacht DB Navy Blue Aquasilver Special colours on request. Please provide the pantone number with LIROS Nano Coating System 12

13 All ready spliced mooring and anchor warps are supplied in an attractive net storage bag. Ready made Mooring Handy Elastic LIROS Porto LIROS Moorex 12 PES Rope LIROS Nordic Ø Length Eye mm m cm Mooring Ready made Mooring Ready made Anchor Warps Attention: LIROS guarantees 80 % of the linear breaking load for spliced material Technical datas see Page Page Page Page Page 17 S/S thimble S/S thimble S/S thimble S/S thimble Mooring Ready made Anchor Warps 13

14 Mooring LIROS Handy-Elastic LIROS Handy-Elastic 00136/00137 New type of highly elastic rope in a cover-core construction for mooring, anchoring and towing. Its special construction and the use of highly elastic fibres allow this line to be used in extreme situations, even without shock absorbers. Abrasion resistant 1:1 plait made from 100% Polyamide, highly elastic. Stretch characteristics > 20 % very easy to splice highly elastic very tensile and abrasion resistant very easy to handle by request available up to 40 mm Ø available ready spliced see page Colour Navy Blue/Gold Core Polyamide high tenacity, 1:1-plaited high elastic Polyamide braiding Mooring LIROS Porto LIROS Porto Very easy to handle mooring and anchor line in a cover-core construction made from 100% Polyester. Extremely tensile and resistant to abrasion, will not stiffen up. Special twine construction assures high elasticity. Stretch characteristics > 15 % very easy to splice very easy to handle high strength and excellent abrasion resisatance the construction gives excellent flexibility and high stretch charcteristics available ready spliced see page 13. / Navy Blue NEW NEW Core Polyester high twisted 20-plaited High tenacity Polyester 14

15 LIROS Squareline-PES 01047/01049 Mooring and anchoring rope, easy to handle non kinking 8-plait, easy to splice and easily joined to chain. High tenacity Polyester with excellent abrasion characteristics. Stretch characteristics > 20 % soft and handy comfortable handling nonkinking and abrasion resistant easy to splice. Colour Polyester high tenacity 8-strand Navy Blue Mooring LIROS Squareline-PES LIROS Squareline-PP 01078/01079/01080 A light and handy rope for use as mooring line or for towing. Floating 8-strand construction made from 100% Polypropylene multifilament, high tenacity, UVstabilized. Stretch characteristics > 15 % easy handling and light weight floats Colour Colour Colour Blue Polypropylene multifilament high tenacity 8-strand Mooring LIROS Squareline-PP 15

16 Mooring LIROS Moorex 12 LIROS Moorex A new generation of mooring warp. Extremely flexible combining great handling and ease of use. Very stretchy which removes the need for a mooring shock absorber. Special construction a hollow braid for ease splicing together with high for a mooring shock absorber. Stretch at working load >20% very easy to handle quick splice construction high stretch removes need for mooring rubber available ready spliced see page 13. Navy Blue Polyester high tenacity 12-plaited NEW Mooring LIROS Polyester Rope LIROS Polyester Rope 00111/01110 Classical rope for mooring and anchoring, made from 100% Polyester, very easy to splice, high strength and abrasion resistance. Retains flexibility throughout its life. 3-strand made from 100% Polyester according to DIN 83331/EN697, heat set. Stretch characteristics > 15 % very easy to splice extremely tensile and abrasion resistant does not stiffen up heat set available ready spliced see page 13. Colour Colour Navy Blue Polyester high tenacity 3-strand, heat set

17 LIROS Nordic Traditional mooring warp which has been very popular in Scandinavia. Combining light weight and good grip with ease of handling semi matt finish. Stretch characteristics > 17 % handy construction easy to splice available ready spliced see page Colour mixed construction out of Polyester worsted yarn and shiny Polyester 3-strand, heat set Mooring LIROS Nordic LIROS Nylon Rope Classic rope for mooring, with high stretch and 3-strand twist make it easy to splice. High strength and excellent resistance to abrasion. 100% Nylon manufactured to DIN 83330/EN696, heat set, white with green or marine blue marker yarn. Stretch characteristics > 20 % very easy to splice high strength and excellent resistance to abrasion UV-stabilised many industrial applications Navy Blue Mooring LIROS Nylon Rope Polyamide high tenacity 3-strand

18 Mooring LIROS Lirolen LIROS Lirolen 01120/01123/01126 An allround rope that floats. 3-strand, easy to splice, retains soft flexibility even after long use, manufactured to DIN 83334/EN : Polypropylene multifilament, heat set, white 01123: spin-dyed Polypropylene multifilament, heat set 01126: spin-dyed Polypropylene multifilament, heat set, ideal for classic yacht applications Stretch characteristics > 15 % easy to splice low-priced allround line no water absorption floats Colour Colour Hemp Polypropylene multifilament 3-strand, heat set Blue Navy Blue Mooring LIROS Bumperline LIROS Bumperline Fender-line, square braid made from a pliable material which fits snugly against the hull, spliced-in lines on both ends, very light and easy to handle, floats, does not absorb water. 100% high tenacity and UV-resistant Polypropylene multifilament. Length and diameter of the spliced-in lines: 2,5 m; Ø 12 mm. pliable fits snugly against hull very light and easy to handle floats Ref. Ø Length of mm spool m ,5 Polypropylene multifilament 8-strand Navy Blue NEW 18

19 LIROS Handy-Anchor 01320/01322 Anchor line with lead weight built into the last 10 meters, can be used without chain, especially easy to handle, very easy to stow, stainless steel thimble spliced and whipped into every 30 or 40 m length. 100% Polyester, chafe and UV-resistant, white with blue colour coding and LIROS blue/gold mark yarn. Available in ready-made blue LIROS kitbag. usable without chain especially easy to handle very easy to stow available in an attractive kitbag Colour Colour Blue Weight strength kg , , , , , ,8 All lengths with 10 m lead core , , , ,9 All lengths completly with lead core. Mooring LIROS Handy-Anchor Core Polyester Polyester, lead 20-plaited 19 11

20 Performance custom LIROS Dyneema -Spisheet-Special LIROS Dyneema -Spisheet-Special Very light, high quality, individually produced tapered spi sheet with extremely low stretch and high strength thanks to a new construction using a high proportion of Dyneema in the core. Minimum water absorption. high performance high quality for excellent durability low stretch and water absorption due to the high proportion of Dyneema in the core excellent handling charcteristics diameters available from 3 to 12 mm custom manufacture for special requirements light weight cover the thicker part staple spun matt Polyester mixed with Dyneema SK75. Core Dyneema SK75 Available diameters 3 to 5 mm 4 to 6 mm 4 to 8 mm 4 to 9 mm 5 to 8 mm 5 to 9 mm 5 to 10 mm 5 to 12 mm 6 to 8 mm 6 to 9 mm 6 to 10 mm 6 to 12 mm NEW Red- Required order specifications 1. Ø thick end 2. Length of thick end 3. Ø thin end 4. Length of thin end mm Ø mm mm mm Ø mm mm mm Ø mm Blue- Yellow- Green Colour Ø mm Ø mm -

21 LIROS Furler Pro LIROS Furler Pro has been developed specially for the latest generation of headsail furlers. The core is constructed from Dyneema and covered in a heavy duty polyester which tapers progressively over the length of the rope the thin end is the part that rolls on the drum and the thick end is the part that is used for handling and winching. Stretch characteristics <1,5 % very good grip on winch drums simplifies reefing Tapering from 9 mm (15 m) to 6 mm (10 m) = 25 m Tapering from 11 mm (15 m) to 8 mm (15 m) = 30 m mm strength kg m m ø 9mm + 10m ø 6mm m ø 11mm + 15m ø 8mm Colour Silver Polyester high tenacity 1:1-plaited Core Dyneema SK75 with additional cover plait Performance custom LIROS Furler Pro The LIROS Soft Shackle is a perfect replacement for traditional metal snap shackles and screw shackles. The method of using the Soft Shackle is very simple and needs no tools. The main advantages of this shackle are: No damage to the deck 10 x lighter than a metal shackle with equivalent breaking strength easy to undo without tools locking system even when not under load a colour coded breaking strengths multiple applications for yachting and industry. LIROS Soft Shackle Ref. Breaking Colour Safe approx. strength working Ø t load t * mm , Red Blue Yellow Green * t = tons Red Blue Yellow Green Performance custom LIROS Soft Shackle NEW 21

22 Dinghy LIROS Magic Sheet LIROS Magic Sheet A new sheet designed for dinghies, catamarans and sports boats. Ideal for main sheets and jib sheets. Compact construction with its round shape and compact braiding it assures excellent handling with good grip in cleats. Maximum flexibility the cohesion between the core and the cover gives excellent flexibility and speed through the blocks. Handling the precise non slip grip gives better control. Navy Blue Silver Orange Sand Core High tenacity matt Polyester Polypropylene NEW Dinghy LIROS Magic Pro LIROS Magic Pro A halyard or a sheet designed exclusively for dinghies, catamarans and sports boats. The low stretch characteristics are delivered by the LIROS Dyneema Pro core. Designed to be used with the cover stripped. The cover needs only to be used where the rope is being handled. Compact construction The compact construction ensures Magic Pro offers exceptional handling and good grip in cleats and stoppers. Flexibility The special grip between core and cover ensures perfect flexibility and maximum speed in all maneuvers. Grip The precise non slip grip gives better control. Stretch The LIROS Heat Stretch System used on the Dyneema core gives minimum stretch. Red Polyester Grip Fiber and Polyester high tenacity Core Dyneema SK75 with LIROS Coating NEW 22 Green

23 LIROS Magic Gold A high performance Polyester cover with Dyneema core makes this an ideal rope for performance dinghies, catamarans and sports boats. The low stretch and good grip characteristics make this ideal for control lines and halyards. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % Excellent abrasion resistance Very low stretch characteristics due to Dyneema LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System 1,5 mm diameter without fleck : yellow, pink, violet and black Polyester Red Blue Yellow Core Dyneema SK75 1,5 5 mm 16-plaited 6 mm 1:1-plaited 1, Dinghy LIROS Magic Gold LIROS Magic Race Sheet and Halyard ropes with high strength and very low stretch. Compact construction gives great performance in blocks and on winches. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Extreme high strength Red , Dinghy LIROS Magic Race Blue Green Special high twist Polyester Core Dyneema SK75 with inner cover 2 3 mm 16-plaited 4 6 mm 1:1-plaited Navy Blue NEW 23

24 Dinghy LIROS Magic Speed LIROS Magic Speed A performance Polyester rope ideal for a use on dinghies and sports boats for halyards and control lines. Very abrasion resistant cover. Good in cleats, low stretch Polyester core. Stretch characteristics < 5 % Excellent abrasion resistance Core Polyester Polyester Red Blue 2 5 mm 16-plaited 6 mm 1:1-plaited Neon Yellow LIROS D-Pro Dinghy LIROS D-Pro D-Pro provides cutting edge performance on modern performance dinghies and sports boats. Especially developed for transmitting the highest loads to deliver maximum speed. An all purpose rope whith the lowest weight and minimum stretch incorporating the LIROS HSS. High abrasion resistance and zero water absorption due to LIROS impregnation system. Stretch characteristics < 1% higher breaking strength than wire diameter for diameter very low stretch zero water absorption very easy to splice also available as Magic-V-Pro in Vectran LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Red , , Dyneema 12-plaited, heat set, impregnated Blue Carbon Yellow 24

25 LIROS Classic High quality rope in natural colour for tradional yachts. Available in 16-plait double braid. very easy to handle and easy to grip ideal for use in many applications for classic yachts with Dyneema core for Regatta usage on demand (ref ) Colour Core Hemp Polyester matt yarn Polyester plaited von 6 mm 10 mm 16-plaited from 12 mm 24-plaited Traditional Rope LIROS Classic LIROS Classic 3-strand High quality rope in natural colour for traditional yachts. 3-strand Polyester with good abrasion characteristics. very easy to handle and easy to grip ideal for all classic applications Colour Hemp Polyester worsted yarn 3-strand Traditional Rope LIROS Classic 3-strand 25

26 Traditional Rope LIROS ClassTech LIROS ClassTech LIROS ClassTech is available in large diameters for super yacht classic sailors. It s light weight makes it suitable even for larger classic yachts. LIROS ClassTech is available in a lot of different sizes for all ambitious sailors on classic boats. working load <8 % long lasting and UV-resistant resistant to acids and alkalis high abrasion resistance very easy to splice floats Colour Hemp Highly resilient PP-Synthetic fiber 3-strand strength of coil LIROS Historic 3 Strand Traditional Rope 26 LIROS Historic 3 Strand Appearance like hemp, however it is softer and has better weather resistance, carries heavier loads while quality stays the same, UV-resistant. easy to splice soft and easy to grip classical appearance very weather resistant Historic Rope plaited see page 46 floats Colour Spun Polypropylene 3-strand Hemp (Coil)

27 LIROS Magic Race Very low stretch rope with good grip in clutches. Solid construction and excellent abrasion resistance. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % very UV resistant extreme low stretch Sailmaker LIROS AntiTorsion Special polyester high twisted 1:1-plaited Core ed Dyneema SK75 LIROS AntiTorsion The LIROS anti torque rope for replacing certain high load luff ropes. Stretch at working load < 1 % Extremely stiff, non kinking construction with monofilament inner cover Anti torque and extremely stiff Not splicable. Colour Silver Colour NEW 3, LIROS Leach Line Compact braided, shape retaining leach line for sailmakers. round (therefore easy to process) compact low-shrinking Colour Polyester 16-plaited Core Aramide with monofilament cover , Ø mm Length of spool m , , , Sailmaker LIROS Magic Race Sailmaker LIROS Leach Line Core Polyester low-shrinking 16-plaited Polyester low-shrinking 5,

28 Sailmaker Polypropylene Webbing LIROS Polypropylene Webbing Multi purpose webbing. very light does not absorb moisture very flexible Colour -Blue Polypropylene multifilament Sailmaker LIROS Dyneema Webbing LIROS Dyneema Webbing High tech webbing with very high strength. Multi purpose for use on boats as well as sails and other high tenacity applications. lowest stretch high drag force very abrasion resistant no water absorption Colour Dyneema with blue mark yarns

29 LIROS Bolt Rope High quality bolt rope. High twist 3-strand Polyester with low shrink properties in white with black fleck. round compact low-shrinking Colour Polyester low-shrinking 3-strand Ø Length mm of spool m Sailmaker LIROS Bolt Rope LIROS Trim Line Low stretch with very good grip characteristics in cleats. Compact, round and abrasion resistant. Stretch characteristics < 5 % very UV-resistant low stretch quality and good grip tried and tested line for windsurfing -Blue with Neon Yellow Sailmaker LIROS Trim Line Polyester 16-plaited with twisted core 29

30 Whipping twine and small cords LIROS Magic Speed LIROS Magic Speed in Sales Package Very abrasion resistant cover excellent holding abilities in cleats, low stretch because of the Polyester-core. For use as halyard, control line or for dinghies. very resistant low stretching LIROS Trim Line in Sales Package Braided Polyester cords with core, 16-plaited, assorted neon colours in LIROS sales carton. all-purpose popular self-service article round construction mixed colours Polyester 8-plaited (Art ) 16-plaited with core (Ref ) NEW Red Blue Neon Yellow Ref. Ø Number of mm spools x 30 m x 15 m Core Polyester Polyester 16-plaited with core Whipping twine and small cords LIROS Trim Line Ref. Ø Number of mm spools x 30 m x 20 m Whipping twine and small cords LIROS PES Cord LIROS Polyester-Braided Line in Sales Package Made from Polyester, highly resilient does not stiffen up very UV-resistant flexible Ref. Ø Number of mm spools x 30 m x 15 m x 10 m Polyester 16-plaited sorted Red Blue Yellow Green 30

31 LIROS Whipping Twine/Sewing thread Spools in Sales Package Assortments Ø Number of Con- Finish Colour mm spools struction ,0 5 x 30 m plaited unwaxed 1,5 5 x 20 m plaited unwaxed 1,5 5 x 20 m plaited intensively waxed Whipping twine and small cords LIROS Counter Display 1,2 5 x 30 m twisted waxed ,5 38 x 30 m twisted waxed ,2 20 x 30 m twisted waxed ,5 20 x 20 m plaited intensively waxed ,0 20 x 30 m plaited intensively waxed ,5 20 x 20 m plaited unwaxed multicoloured * ,5 20 x 20 m plaited intensively waxed multicoloured * LIROS Sewing thread ,3 20 x 140 m Polyester 0400 * Coulored sorted:, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow LIROS Counter Display High quality metal display for optimal presentation on point of sale, silver, powder coated. LIROS Historic in Sales Package Hemp performance, but softer, more weather resistant, high load performance. Spun Polypropylene. easy to grip soft very weather resistant Whipping twine and small cords LIROS Whipping Twine Whipping twine and small cords LIROS Historic Assorted: Can be fitted with 4 sales packages e.g. Magic Speed or Trimline Ø mm Number of spools 3 5 x 15 m Colour Hemp Polypropylene cording twine 3-strand 31

32 Ø mm Length of spool m Terminations LIROS Shock Cord LIROS Shock Cord Highly elastic rubber with excellent stretch characteristics, braided cover made from abrasion resistant and highly resilient Polyester. with guarantee yarn in blue/gold or fullcoloured black. Individual adaptation concerning colours round, abrasion resistant construction for industrial applications available in bulk quantities. LIROS Guard Rail Netting Core Top quality guard Rail netting, knotted with 2 mm nylon string, white with reinforced edging.. mesh width approx. 45 mm width of net 60 cm rolls of 50 m lengths Polyester high quality latex rubber white 3 8 mm 16-plaited mm 24-plaited Terminations Guard Rail Netting Terminations LIROS Sail Ties LIROS Sail Ties Mainsail webbing ties with a strong sewn eye. Very easy to use and self construction prevents chafe on the sail. Available as 5 pieces in a net storage bag Length: 2 metres each 32

33 Terminations Nylon-Hook Terminations Snap hooks for shock cord LIROS Nylon-Hook For use on elastic lines, 4 mm Ø 10 pieces per PE kitbag. LIROS Elastic Strops / High quality Rubber shock cord strops with Polyester cover braid and high tenacity hook for a multitude of applications. Available in packs of 5 pieces. Ø mm Length cm LIROS Snap hooks for shock cord / / For use with LIROS shock cord. 5 pieces per PE kitbag. Ø in mm with hook with cone LIROS Quick-Clip / Universal adjuster for shock cord. Available singly or 5 pieces per PE kitbag. Ø mm Length cm Terminations LIROS Quick-Clip Terminations LIROS Elastic Strops

34 Outdoor LIROS Trim Line neon LIROS Trim Line neon Low stretch quality, good grip, very good grip in cleats. Compact, round and abrasion resistant plait. Stretch characteristics < 5 % very UV-resistant low stretch quality and good grip line for windsurfing tried for a long time Polyester Violet with Neon Yellow Neon Yellow with Pink 16-plaited with twisted core Outdoor LIROS Multi Purpose Line LIROS Multi Purpose Line / For camping, houshold and outdoor. Pre packed in LIROS poly bag. attractive self-service article UV-resistant useful in many outdoor-fields Colour Red Blue Yellow Green Ref. Ø Length of mm winder m Polypropylene multifilament 8-plaited 34

35 LIROS DC Dyneema -Competition line easy to splice outstanding, precise control of kite controlled manoeuvres lines are very consistent in length even after high loading LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø DC 60 0, DC 100 0, DC 120 0, DC 160 1, DC 200 1, Red Green DC 300 1, DC 500 2, Blue Dyneema SK 75 Yellow Grey Flightsporttechnique LIROS DC LIROS Magic-High-Trimm Pre-stretched, very low stretch high-load adjust line, its special 8-plait cover out of highly resilient Polyester assures a good handling and excellent grip in cleats. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % high load line extremely low stretch quality round, hard and very abrasion resistent plait LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Red Blue Neon Yellow Green Polyester 8-plaited Core Dyneema SK 75 Flightsporttechnique LIROS Magic-High-Trimm 35

36 Red Flightsporttechnique LIROS PPSL LIROS PPSL optimated reset lowstretch characteristics top performance, long life span no reduction of breaking load due to bending. LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Polyester Core Dyneema SK75 heat set LIROS DSL optimated reset lowstretch characteristics easy identification long life span LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø PPSL 120 1, PPSL 160 1, PPSL 200 1, PPSL 275 1, Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø Special colours on demand Red Blue Green Yellow Blue-Yellow Pink-Yellow Blue Green Yellow Blue-Yellow Pink-Yellow Flightsporttechnique LIROS DSL DSL 35 0, DSL 70 0, DSL 140 1, DSL 350 2, DSL 600 2, Special colours on demand Polyester Core Dyneema SK75 heat set Flightsporttechnique LIROS LTC LIROS LTC minimum stretch minimum creep characteristics Double Nanocoating High Performance Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø strength of mm kg spool m LTC 45 0, LTC 65 0, NEW LIROS-Heat-Stretch-System LTC 80 0, Colour LTC 120 1, LTC 160 1, Beige LTC 200 1, % Technora, 12-plaited

37 LIROS NTSL Paragliding line with excellent restistance to bending fatigue. Also available as TSL series for best performance. lowest stretch and best reset results optimized diameter at constant breaking strength best bending fatigue LIROS Heat-Stretch-System Core Polyester Technora Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø NTSL 120 1, NTSL 160 1, NTSL 200 1, NTSL 250 2, NTSL 350 2, Red Blue Yellow Blue-Yellow Special colours on demand Flightsporttechnique LIROS NTSL Flightsporttechnique LIROS SL LIROS SL Towing line without cover for paraglide- and winch tow. easy to splice enormous weight reduction Colour Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø SL 375 2, SL 500 3, Dyneema SK 75 SL plaited SL500 8-plaited LIROS DFL ed Frame line for paragliders. Light weight good knot tenacity Ref. app. Breaking Length Ø DFL 115 1, DFL 200 1, DFLT 232 1, DFLP 200 2, Flightsporttechnique LIROS DFL Red Orange Yellow DFLS 200 2, Polyester Core Dyneema SK 75 37

38 LIROS Braided Dyneema Flechtschnur fine lines Industrial Rope LIROS Braided Dyneema fine lines LIROS offers a comprehensive range of braided Dyneema lines which can be used in industry as well as the nautical and aviation environments. Stretch of working load < 1 % high breaking strength lowest stretch characteristics available up 0,04 mm to 24 mm custom lengths, colours and constructions on demand standard reel size 500-m-X-Spool Colour Dyneema The following braiding constructions are possible: 3-plaited, 4-plaited, 6-plaited, 8-plaited, 12-plaited, 16-plaited, 24-plaited, 32-plaited As an innovative company, we were pioneers in using the high tenacity fibre Dyneema. We offer a wide range of Dyneema plaits, tailor-made according to the needs of our customers. Suitable for a wide range of technical applications in industry and sports. LIROS are aiming to replace wire cables with textile alternatives such as this. LIROS are the world leader in this field for all technical queries please consult us. Breaking strength [kg] 16-plaited plaited 13, plaited plaited 16, plaited 7, plaited 3,8 8,0 11,5 19, Diameter in mm 0,06 0,14 0,18 0,24 0,3 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 This table shows only a selection of possible diameters and constructions. 38

39 LIROS Aramide Braided Cord Very tensile and low stretch braided line for special use in industry and leisure activities. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % extremely heat-resistant especially tensile low stretching, excellent for replacing steel wire individual adaptation concerning length other diameters available on request Colour Aramide Yellow Ø Breaking Con- Length strength struction of mm kg Spool 0, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 0, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 1, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 1, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 2, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 2, plaited 500-m-X-Spool 3, plaited 500-m-X-Spool Industrial Rope Aramide Braided Cord LIROS Aramide Very low stretch and high tensile Aramide line with intermediate cover and additional Polyester plait. Stretch characteristics < 1,5 % especially tensile extremely low stretch quality optimised UV-resistance through Polyester cover , , Industrial Rope LIROS Aramide Colour /Red up to 3,5 mm Polyester 16-plaited from 5 mm Polyester 1:1-plaited Core Aramide

40 8-plaited 16-plaited Industrial Rope PES-Braided Cords LIROS Polyester-Braided Cords and Lines 01040/01038 Polyester, high tenacity. Stretch characteristics < 10 % does not stiffen up very UV-resistant flexible abrasion resistant individual lengths possible Polyester high tenacity plaited plaited Colour Red Blue Yellow Green of mm strength kg spool m 01040/ , (X-Spool) 1, (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) & Coloured 3, (X-Spool) 4, (X-Spool) 5, , , , & 12, , , Industrial Rope Polyamide-Braided Cords 40 8-plaited LIROS Polyamide-Braided Cords and Lines 01025/01030/01027 Polyamide, high tenacity Stretch characteristics < 15% high stretch quality and flexible very UV-resistant excellent abrasion resistance individual lengths possible Polyamide high tenacity plaited plaited plaited Colour Colour Red Blue Yellow Green 16-plaited of mm strength kg spool m 01025/ , (X-Spool) 1, (X-Spool) 1, (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) & Coloured 2, (X-Spool) 3, (X-Spool) 3, (X-Spool) 4, (X-Spool) 5, , , , & 12, , , , (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) 3, (X-Spool) 4, (X-Spool) 5, , , ,

41 Spiral plait Spiral plait LIROS Polyamide-Braided Cords and Lines, Spiral Plait 01035/01036 Polyamide, high tenacity Stretch characteristics < 20 % high stretch quality and flexible round flexible very UV-resistant individual lengths possible Polyamide high tenacity Spiral plait Colour Red Blue Green Yellow , , , , , , , , , , , , Industrial Rope Polyamide-Braided Cords 8-plaited Lirolen Braided Cords and Lines / E1070 / High tenacity Polypropylene multifilament, excellent UV-resistance, floats. Stretch characteristics < 12 % UV-stabilized floats individual lengths and format is possible Polypropylene multifilament high tenacity plaited E plaited Spiral plait Colour Colour E1070 Colour of mm strength kg spool m (X-Spool) (X-Spool) (X-Spool) (X-Spool) Ø 1 16 mm E1070 Ø 2 16 mm Ø 3 16 mm Spiral plait Industrial Rope Lirolen Braided Cords 41

42 Polypropylene-multifilament Coloured Braided Cord of mm strength kg spool m Industrial Rope PP-Multifilament Cord High tenacity Polypropylene multifilament, spin-dyed.. Stretch characteristics < 12 % very wide range of use low-priced UV-stabilized from 6 mm Ø with blue/gold guarantee yarn (see page 11) individual lengths possible Red Blue Yellow Green Brown Grey 1, (X-Spool) 2, (X-Spool) 3, (X-Spool) 4, (X-Spool) 5, , , , , , , Polypropylene multifilament 8-plaited Industrial Rope LIROS Nautic Hollow Plait LIROS Nautic Hollow Plait Floating all purpose rope out of spin-dyed Polypropylene multifilament, very easy to splice. 16-plaited, UV-stabilized and resistant Polypropylene multifilament. Stretch characteristics < 15 % floats very easy to splice Polypropylene multifilament 16-plaited Yellow

43 LIROS Starter Cord / The use of special twist and its elaborate plaited construction assure exceptional resistance to abrasion. 100% Polyamide. nearly no jolts through high stretching characteristics durable abrasion resistant additional impregnation on request (Ref ) individual lengths and colour-impregnation possible Colour Colour Polyamide high tenacity 16-plaited impregnated Ø Length of mm spool m 3, , , , ,0 200 Industrial Rope LIROS Starter Cord LIROS Venetian Blind Cord 20140/ /22145 Polyester, cord from Ø 2,5 mm upwards contains core, tight braided. shape stable, round plait abrasion resistant UV-resistant individual lengths and colour-impregnation possible Colour 20140/20145 Colour 22140/22145 Polyester high tenacity 16-plaited Ø Length of mm spool m without core 0,8 500 (X-Spool) (22140/20140) 1,0 500 (X-Spool) 1,5 500 (X-Spool) 1,7 500 (X-Spool) 2,0 500 (X-Spool) with core 2,5 500 (X-Spool) (22145/20145) 3,0 500 (X-Spool) 3,5 500 (X-Spool) Industrial Rope LIROS Venetian Blind Cord 43

44 mm Industrial Rope LIROS PP-Split LIROS Split Film Polyporoplene 01060/01061 Low cost, floating all-purpose rope. UV-resistant Polypropylene fibre Polypropylene-monofilament Polypropylene-Split-fibre 8-plaited LIROS Skittle Rope 10845/10945 Skittle Rope made from Polyamide, high tenacity with core, natural or specially impregnated for better glide and less abrasion. glides very well highly abrasion resistant additional impregnation on request (Ref ) Colour Orange Colour /Blue Polyamide high tenacity 16-plaited Ø mm Length of spool m 3, , , , ,0 200 Colour Industrial Rope LIROS Skittle Rope Colour Industrial Rope Polypropylene Rope LIROS Polypropylene Rope Low-priced, floating all-purpose line, available in many different diameters. UV-resistant Polypropylene Split-fibre. Colour 6 14 mm Ø Colour from 16 mm Ø Orange impregnated Polypropylene-Split-fibre 3-strand up to 36 mm available 44

45 LIROS Acrylic Ropes 01160/01161 Cable twist, especially designed for hand rails on stairways and for roping off areas. High quality for professional usage. Individual adaptation concerning length mm Ø Dark Red Beige Dark Green Acrylic yarn Polyester Dark Brown 4-strand Cable twist Navy Blue Barrier Rope LIROS Acrylic Ropes LIROS Poly-Hemp and Natural Hemp Ropes 1140D / 0114D Cable twist, especially designed for hand rails on stairways and for roping off areas. Grip like hemp, but softer and more weather resistant. UV-stabilised abrasion resistant easy to splice Individual adaptation concerning length mm Ø mm Ø Colour 1140D Colour 0114D Natural hemp Spun Polypropylene 4-strand Cable twist Natural hemp Spun natural hemp 4-strand Cable twist Barrier Rope Poly-/Natural Hemp Ropes 45

46 Natural Fibre Rope LIROS Historic Plaited Natural Fibre Rope LIROS Hemp Ropes LIROS Historic Plaited Appearance like hemp, however it is softer and has better weather resistance, high strength. Spun Polypropylene cording twine UV-resistant easy to grip Colour Hemp Ropes % natural hemp, DIN Stretch characteristics < 15 % Colour 6 mm from 8 mm Hemp Braided Cord and Lines from Natural Hemp Made from 100% natural hemp in classical appearance. Colour Natural Natural hemp 3-strand twist 4-strand twist Natural Natural hemp 8-plaited Polypropylene 8-plaited Ø mm Length of spool m 1, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,0 100 Natural Fibre Rope Braided Cord from Natural Hemp

47 Sisal Ropes Natural Fibre Rope Colour Braided Cord and Lines from Cotton 00510/00512 Made from 100% non-coloured cotton. Colour Colour Sisal Ropes % sisal, natural, shorn Stretch characteristics: < 15 % Sisal 4-strand Natural Natural Natural Cotton plaited plaited available from Ø 2 to 12 mm Ø Length of mm spool m 1, Natural Fibre Rope Braided Cord from Cotton Sisal-Yarns and Cords Natural, no oil residues, shorn, out of sisal production and East African fibres, X-spool without cover. Packaging unit: bags of 25 kg each X-Spool Length of spool m approx. m/kg kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited kg plaited 960 Sisal Cord Sisal-Yarns and Cords In our sisal factory extremely fine yarns are available in a variety of colours. (minimum quantity 1000 kg). 47

48 Technical Accessories LIROS Riggers Bag / Wet Notes LIROS Riggers Bag A high spec splicing kit with all the tools and accessories necessary to complete braided and 3 strand splices. To consist of: 1 x LIROS Whipping needle 1 x Swedish fid 3 x Splicing needles (5,5 7,5 10mm) 1 x LIROS brochure 1 x LIROS Splicing CD LIROS-Tape LIROS Dyneema whipping twine 1 x pen 1 x LIROS lighter 1 x LIROS Wet Notes Block LIROS Wet Notes A high quality waterproof paper note book for use in all conditions. Measurements 11 x 15 cm. 48 NEW

49 LIROS Swedish fid 11090/11091 Reliable splicing tool for 3-strand and octoplaited ropes up to 12 mm from 14 mm LIROS Whipping needle Field-tested tool for splicing. Applicable without sailmaker gloves. To save time and energy while whipping ropes from 4 mm diameter LIROS Splicer A professional range of splicing fids ideal for handle for all core-cover splices. Size Splice mm small medium large Technical Accessories LIROS Price Board LIROS Price Board Attractive priceboard for displaying your individual LIROS rope assortment at the point of sales. With instruction and removable pen, as well as coloured product stickers. LIROS Splicing tool Assortment high quality splicing tools out of high-grade steel, suitable for splicing lines with diameters between 3 and 14 mm. Usable for both plaited and twisted ropes. In practical plastic pipe. Technical Accessories LIROS Splicing tools 49

50 LIROS Rope Rack A flexible rope rack which can be fixed to the wall for an effective presentation of LIROS ropes. Or if fixed back to back a double rack can be assembled and positioned anywhere in the shop. Ref. Required Required pieces for pieces for a wall a free rack standing rack Side element cm height Elongation 2 4 by 80 cm Top for 2 4 Headline 25 cm Bars cm width NEW Crossing for 1 reinforcement Advertising sign 1 2 Technical Accessories LIROS Heat Cutter Technical Accessories LIROS Rope Rack 50 NEW LIROS Rope Measuring Gauge High quality, robust construction, chrome, can be calibrated for plaited cords, plaited lines and ropes with diameters between 3 mm and 20 mm. LIROS Heat Cutter For burning and sealing off synthetic cord and lines, width of cutting edge 21 cm. Professional Cutting of synthetic ropes in all diameters. German brand-name product Replacement Blade Technical Accessories Rope Measuring

51 Performance Cruising 60 force in per cent of breaking strength ,00 0,50 1,00 1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00 3,50 4,00 4,50 5,00 5,50 6,00 6,50 Elongation in % Elongation in % LIROS Vectran Olympic LIROS D-Pro LIROS Racer Pro LIROS Racer, Regatta 2000 LIROS Furler Pro LIROS Dynamic LIROS Herkules, Herkules Color LIROS Seastar LIROS Prestretch LIROS Allround LIROS Top Cruising, LIROS Top Cruising Color LIROS Nautic, Standard Mooring Ropes 40 force in per cent of breaking strength Elongation in % LIROS Squareline PP, LIROS Polyester Rope, LIROS Nautic LIROS Nylon Rope LIROS Porto, LIROS Super Yacht DB LIROS Moorex 12 LIROS-Squareline Polyester LIROS Handy-Elastic Magic Dinghy Performance Dinghy force in per cent of breaking strength Elongation Charts 0 0,00 0,50 1,00 1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00 3,50 4,00 4,50 5,00 5,50 6,00 6,50 Elongation in % Elongation in % LIROS D-Pro LIROS Magic Pro, LIROS Magic Race LIROS Magic High Trim, LIROS Magic Gold LIROS Magic Speed LIROS Magic Sheet 51

52 What can you expect from your rope manufacturer LIROS? Service Your Excellent Partner LIROS offers the trade, possibly the most varied range of ropes for sailing yachts of every size in the high quality you are used to. Through strict material checks in our LIROS laboratory, as well as through strict long term tests on cruising and performance yachts, we, LIROS, assure our customers of receiving highly developed rope products for every application. The LIROS customer service team offer solutions for the most challenging demands of their customers. Please let us advise you for your individual requirements. Our master rope makers take pride in using the best raw materials available, to produce high quality products across the entire LIROS range of ropes. As a result, performance and durability are a hall mark of LIROS. Our custom department is able to produce exactly the right halyard sheet or mooring warp to any specification, completely finished ready for immediate installation." Quality made in Germany The LIROS Customer Service Team await your special request. Please have the following information ready: s required Overall length Overall length with splice Thimble? Heat sealed end? Whipping? Pull loop? Tapered length? Free issue snap shackles? LIROS-Service-Hotline 0049(0)9288/ :30 am to 04:30 pm We look forward to receiving your call. Yours LIROS-Customer-Service-Team yes/no yes/no yes/no yes/no yes/no 52

53 The unique LIROS pre stretching system which is controlled with great accuracy in relation to temperature and tension which will reduce to a minimum the stretch in all ropes. The LIROS NCS process has improved the resistance to abrasion (on winches and blocks) as well as offering resistance to the effects of UV. The Nano particles improve the characteristics of abrasion and UV resistance by up to 50%. LIROS High tech definitions The headquarter 170 members of the LIROS Team High tech machinery for high tech products Modern test house Order now online 24 hours a day, 7 days per week Our LIROS Webshop offers you the following possibilities: stock availability turn over straight order input to our System view payment conditions your special items sending inquiries Computer controlled warehouse Modern cutting room

54 Comparing summary of synthetic fibres Polyamide Polyester Polypropylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Aramid LCP PBO (PA) (PES) (PP) (PE) highly resilient 6 und 6.6 multifilament (HMPE) highly resilient Brand- Perlon Diolen Dyneema Twaron Vectran Zylon name Nylon Dacron Spectra Kevlar Technora Tenacity of yarn CN/dtex ,4 app. 7 app. 4, app. 37 Specific gravity Guide Technical and Chemical Specifications kg/dm 3 1,14 1,38 0,91 0,96 0,96 1,44 1,41 1,52 Tenacityreduction through humidity % Water absorption % 1 7 0, ,6 Knot tenacity % Light resistance only good when % good very good equipped good good bad bad bad Breaking stretching kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg % , ,3 2,5 Resistance to abrasion very good very good fair fair good adequate good bad 54

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56 Reaction of synthetic ropes under different conditions Polyamide Polyester (PES) Polypropylen (PP) Polyethylene Aramid LCP, Vectran PBO 6 / 6.6 Diolen, Kevlar, Twaron, Vectran Zylon Perlon, Nylon Dacron (HMPE): Technora Dyneema, Spectra Washing temp. C Acids (50 % konzentr.), 25 C / 100 C partially good very good good Rest % 17 / / 0 no reaction no reaction resistance resistance resistance Gasoline no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction Diesel and Oil no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction no reaction formic acid & acetic phenols, acid at high cresols Solvents temp. zinc chloride minimal reaction minimal reaction minimal reaction minimal reaction minimal reaction resistant against solutions at 20 C; dissolves Alkali resistant against in solutions resistant against partially good very good very good (Leaches) weak solutions at 100 C weak solutions resistant resistant resistant resistant Insulating very good; Properties poor conductor very good excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent Highest temp. Short load approx. C Range Exposure approx. C Melting point chars at chars at approx. C approx. 500 C 330 approx. 650 C 55

57 CRUISING Page 1. Main halyard LIROS Regatta LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Furler Pro Genoa halyard LIROS Regatta LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Furler Pro Spinaker halyard LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Magic Pro 9 4. Topping lift LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Prestretch 9 5. Spi topping lift (without picture) LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising 8 6. Spinaker downhauler (without picture) LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Dynamic Plus 9 7. Genoa sheet LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Seastar Color Mainsheet LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Seastar 10 LIROS Magic Sheet Boom vang LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Magic Sheet Spinaker sheet (without picture) LIROS Top Cruising Color 8 LIROS Allround 9 LIROS Seastar Color 10 LIROS Magic Sheet Backstay-/ Running backstay LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Magic Sheet Cunningham LIROS Top Cruising Color 8 LIROS Top Cruising 8 LIROS Prestretch Outhaul LIROS Herkules 7 LIROS Top Cruising Mooring line (without picture) LIROS Super Yacht DB 12 LIROS Handy-Elastic 14 LIROS Porto 14 LIROS Squareline PES 15 LIROS Moorex LIROS Polyester 16 LIROS Nordic Anchoring line (without picture) LIROS Squareline PES 15 LIROS Handy Anchor Yacht Rope Recommendations Cruising Regatta Our recommendations for LIROS articles reflex many years of experience in the field of cruising and racing REGATTA Page 1. Main halyard LIROS Racer Pro 4 LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Regatta Genoa halyard LIROS Racer Pro 4 LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Regatta LIROS Vectran Olympic 6 3. Spinaker halyard LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Dynamic plus 5 4. Spi topping lift LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Regatta Spi down hauler LIROS Racer 4 6. Genoa sheet LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Regatta Spi sheets LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Magic Pro Guys LIROS Racer Pro 4 LIROS Vectran Olympic 6 9. Mainsheet LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS Magic Pro Backstays/Runner LIROS Regatta LIROS Vectran Olympic 6 LIROS D-Pro Cunningham LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Regatta LIROS D-Pro 6 LIROS High Trimm Outhaul LIROS Regatta LIROS Vectran Olympic 6 LIROS D-Pro 6 LIROS High Trimm Boom downhaul LIROS Racer 4 LIROS Dynamic plus 5 LIROS D-Pro 6 LIROS Magic Pro Topping lift (without picture) LIROS Dynamic plus Mooring line (without picture) LIROS Handy Elastic 14 LIROS Porto 14 LIROS Squareline-PES 15 LIROS Nordic Anchoring line (without picture) LIROS Squareline-PES 15 Yacht Rope Recommendations 56

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