The Salvage Synthetic Line System consists of numerous lines with physical/performance characteristics that can be applied to various lifting, mooring, rigging, or other applications during salvage operations. The synthetic lines are made of several materials and constructions, each of which has unique characteristics of strength, weight, stretch, chafe resistance, and flexibility. The line type and size needed for the assigned salvage task is determined by the onsite supervisor to satisfy the many constraints of the salvage scenario (depth of water, mass of object, recovery equipment used, etc.). The line fiber material may be aramid, nylon, polyester, or polyethylene, and the construction may be multi-strand, single or double braid. Lines are available in various lengths, line diameter, material, onstruction, and can be obtained with soft or hard eyes, thimbles, links, or other end fittings, as determined by the onsite requirements. Aramid fiber (e.g., Kevlar) line is a high-strength, low-stretch, multi-fiber line. The strength members of the line are contained within an outer braided cover. The line is used for lifting heavy loads in deepwater salvage applications because of its high strength-to-weight ratio. The line has limited resistance to abrasion. Care must be taken when designing the salvage system in sizing and aligning blocks, sheaves, and lifting components. Aramid fiber line can be obtained in diameters of 3/8, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2 and 2 inches, and in lengths of up to 24,000 feet, with soft or hard eyes, thimbles, links, or other end fittings, as determined by onsite requirements. Aramid fiber line is shipped on a wooden or metal reel, as requested. The shipping weight and volume will be determined by the diameter and length of the line and the reel required to store it. SEE INVENTORY FOR MODEL, MATERIAL, CONSTRUCTION, SIZE, AND END FITTINGS System Components for S23000 Alternates ESSM No Nomenclature Type Qty NS Cont LN0060 LINE, DOUBLE BRAID, 14" CIR X 140', BITTER ENDS BL 1 LN0107 LINE, NYLON, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 500', THIMBL BL 1 LN0130 LINE, NYL-POLY, DOUBLE BRAID, 7" CIR X 500', THIM BL 1 LN0131 LINE, NYLON, DOUBLE BRAID, 7" CIR X 1000' BL 1 LN1600 LINE, ULTRA BLUE, 1" DIA X 600', 6" SE EACH END BL 1 LN1700 LINE, ARAMID FIBER, 0.75" DIA X 9600', TWO BE BL 1 LN1919 LINE, DOUBLE BRAID, 5" CIR X 3000', THIMBLE EA EN BL 1 LN1920 LINE, NYLON, 8" CIR X 6000', THIMBLE AND LINK EA BL 1 LN1929 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 275', SE ONE END (US BL 1 LN1930 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 300', SE ONE END (US BL 1 LN1931 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 600', SE EA END (USE BL 1 LN2086 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 6000', THI BL 1 LN2087 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 8000', THI BL 1 LN2088 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 8 1/2" CIR X 7000', THI BL 1 LN2090 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 4700', THI BL 1 LN2140 LINE, POLYESTER, DOUBLE BRAID, 8" CIR X 1800' BL 1 LN2148 LINE, POLYESTER, 8" CIR X 1400', BITTER ENDS BL 1 LN2300 LINE, PLASMA 12X12 HMPE, 7 1/2" CIR X 75' (TEST P BL 1 Page 1
ESSM No Nomenclature Type Qty NS Cont LN2531 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2650' BL 1 LN2532 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2750' BL 1 LN2533 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2700' BL 1 LN2545 LINE, POLYESTER, DOUBLE BRAID, 8" CIR X 1500', SE BL 1 Baseline not verified, * Not shown in catalog. Page 2
ESSM - LN0060 LINE, DOUBLE BRAID, 14" CIR X 140', BITTER ENDS Samson rope Stable Braid Double Braid Class 1 Diameter 4-5/8" Circumference 14" 140' Bitter ends 682 lb Breaking Strength 524,000 lb (reference 1) 87,333 lb 6 ft, 11 in 4 ft, 0 in 2 ft, 9 in 77 cu ft 28 sq ft 1365 lb Page 3
ESSM - LN0107 LINE, NYLON, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 500', THIMBLE EA END Commercial Nylon double braid Nylon Double Braid Diameter 2" Circumference 6" 500' Thimble each end 106 lb Breaking Strength 117,900 lb (reference 1) 19,650 lb 5 ft, 10 in 4 ft, 8 in 4 ft, 8 in 128 cu ft 28 sq ft 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 4
ESSM - LN0130 LINE, NYL-POLY, DOUBLE BRAID, 7" CIR X 500', THIMBLE EA END Samson Rope Stable braid Double Braid class 1 Diameter 2-1/4" Circumference 7" 500' Thimble each end 173 lb Breaking Strength 141,000 lb 23,500 lb (reference 1) 5 ft, 10 in 4 ft, 8 in 4 ft, 8 in 128 cu ft 28 sq ft Page 5
ESSM - LN0131 LINE, NYLON, DOUBLE BRAID, 7" CIR X 1000' Samson Rope Stable braid Double Braid class 1 Diameter 2-1/4" Circumference 7" 1000' Thimble each end 173 lb Breaking Strength 141,000 lb 23,500 lb (reference 1) 5 ft, 10 in 4 ft, 8 in 4 ft, 8 in 128 cu ft 28 sq ft 3195 lb Page 6
ESSM - LN1600 LINE, ULTRA BLUE, 1" DIA X 530', 6" SEOE, OEB Samson RP-12 Ultra Blue Ultra Blue Polyolefin 12 strand braid Diameter 1" Circumference 3" 530' 6" soft eye one end, other end bitter 23 lb Breaking Strength 25,000 lb (reference 1) 4,167 lb 2 ft, 6 in 2 ft, 6 in 2 ft, 2 in 14 cu ft 7 sq ft 210 lb Page 7
ESSM - LN1700 LINE, ARAMID FIBER, 0.75" DIA X 9600', TWO BE Commercial Kevlar Aramid fiber Double braid nylon cover over aramid fiber core Diameter 3/4" Circumference 2-1/4" 9,600' Bitter ends 19 lb Breaking Strength 49,000 lb (reference 1) 8,167 lb Critical load limit 4,900 lb 6 ft, 6 in 6 ft, 6 in 4 ft, 4 in 184 cu ft 43 sq ft 2970 lb 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 8
ESSM - LN1919 LINE, DOUBLE BRAID, 5" CIR X 3000', THIMBLE EA END Samson Ropes Stable braid Double Braid Diameter 1-5/8" Circumference 5" 3000' Thimble each end 100 lb Breaking Strength 74,1000 lb (refernece 1) 12,350 lb Critical load limit 7,410 lb 5 ft, 10 in 5 ft, 10 in 4 ft, 4 in 148 cu ft 35 sq ft 2735 lb Page 9
ESSM - LN1920 LINE, NYLON, 8" CIR X 6000', THIMBLE AND LINK EA END Commercial Nylon Nylon Diameter 2-5/8" Circumference 8" 6000' Thimble with link each end Breaking Strength 7 ft, 0 in 7 ft, 0 in 5 ft, 2 in 254 cu ft 49 sq ft 2020 lb Page 10
ESSM - LN1929 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 275', SE ONE END (USED) Commercial 3-strand twisted, 8-strand plaited Diameter 1.625" Circumference 5" 275' Soft eye one end 131 Breaking Strength 51,300 lb (reference 1) 8,550 lb 3 ft, 6 in 3 ft, 6 in 2 ft, 11 in 36 cu ft 13 sq ft 185 lb 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 11
ESSM - LN1930 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 300', SE ONE END (USED) Commercial 3-strand twisted, 8-strand plaited Diameter 1.625" Circumference 5" 300' Soft eye one end 131 Breaking Strength 51,300 lb (reference 1) 8,550 lb 3 ft, 7 in 5 ft, 2 in 2 ft, 8 in 50 cu ft 19 sq ft 200 lb 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 12
ESSM - LN1931 LINE, POLYESTER, 1 5/8" DIA X 600', SE EA END (USED) Commercial 3-strand twisted, 8-strand plaited Diameter 1.625" Circumference 5" 600' Soft eye one end 131 Breaking Strength 51,300 lb (reference 1) 8,550 lb 3 ft, 7 in 2 ft, 11 in 2 ft, 11 in 31 cu ft 11 sq ft 400 lb 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 13
ESSM - LN2086 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 6000', THIMBLE AND LINK ONE END Samson Stable Braid Double Braid Diameter 1-1/2" Circumference 4-1/2" 6,000' Thimble and link one end 73 lb Breaking Strength 63,800 lb (refernece 1) 10,633 lb 8 ft, 4 in 4 ft, 6 in 4 ft, 6 in 169 cu ft 38 sq ft 5000 lb Page 14
ESSM - LN2087 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 8000', THIMBLE AND LINK ONE END Samson Stable Braid Double Braid Diameter 1-1/2" Circumference 4-1/2" 8,000' Thimble and link one end 63 lb Breaking Strength 63,800 lb (reference 1) 10,633 b 8 ft, 5 in 5 ft, 8 in 5 ft, 0 in 239 cu ft 48 sq ft 6980 lb Page 15
ESSM - LN2088 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 8 1/2" CIR X 7000', THIMBLE AND LINK ONE END Samson Stable Braid Double Braid Diameter 2-3/4" Circumference 8-1/2" 7,000' Thimble and link one end 246 lb Breaking Strength 199,000 lb (refernece 1) 33,167 lb 13 ft, 1 in 8 ft, 0 in 7 ft, 2 in 751 cu ft 105 sq ft 19570 lb Page 16
ESSM - LN2090 LINE, DURON, STABLE BRAID, 4 1/2" CIR X 4700', THIMBLE AND LINK ONE END Samson Stable Braid Double Braid Diameter 1-1/2" Circumference 4-1/2" 4700' Thimble and link one end 73 lb Breaking Strength 63,800 lb (reference 1) 10,200 lb Critical load limit 6,120 lb 8 ft, 4 in 4 ft, 6 in 4 ft, 6 in 169 cu ft 38 sq ft 4850 lb Page 17
ESSM - LN2140 LINE, POLYESTER, DOUBLE BRAID, 8" CIR X 1800' Samson Ropes Stable Braid Double Braid Diameter 2-5/8" Circumference 8" 1,800' Bitter ends 224 lb Breaking Strength 180,000 lb (Reference 1) 30,000 lb Critical load limit 18,000 lb 6 ft, 6 in 6 ft, 6 in 5 ft, 0 in 212 cu ft 43 sq ft 4890 lb Page 18
ESSM - LN2148 LINE, POLYESTER, 8" CIR X 1400', BITTER ENDS Commercial Diameter 2-5/8" Circumference 8" 1400' Bitter ends Breaking Strength 6 ft, 0 in 6 ft, 0 in 4 ft, 4 in 156 cu ft 36 sq ft 3550 lb 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 19
ESSM - LN2300 LINE, PLASMA 12X12 HMPE, 7 1/2" CIR X 75' (TEST PROGRAM) Cortland Limited Plasma 12x12 High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) 12 x 12-Strand Braid Diameter 2-1/2" Circumference 7-1/2" 75' Bitter ends 148 lb Breaking Strength 588,900 lb (reference 1) 98,150 lb Critical load limit 58,890 lb 3 ft, 4 in 3 ft, 4 in 3 ft, 9 in 42 cu ft 12 sq ft 150 lb 1 Cortland limited Certification of Conformance Page 20
ESSM - LN2531 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2650' Samson Nydac Core/Nylon Cover Double Braid Diameter 2" Circumference 6" 2,650' Bitter ends 83 lb Breaking Strength 84,000 lb (reference 1) 14,000 lb 6 ft, 11 in 6 ft, 5 in 6 ft, 11 in 307 cu ft 307 cu ft 4000 lb Page 21
ESSM - LN2532 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2750' Samson Nydac core/nylon cover Double Braid Diameter 2" Circumference 6" 2,750' Bitter ends 83 lb Breaking Strength 84,000 lb (reference 1) 14,000 lb 6 ft, 6 in 6 ft, 6 in 5 ft, 0 in 212 cu ft 43 sq ft 4075 lb Page 22
ESSM - LN2533 LINE, NYDAC, DOUBLE BRAID, 6" CIR X 2700' Samson Nydac core/nylon cover Double Braid Diameter 2" Circumference 6" 2,700' Bitter ends 83 lb Breaking Strength 84,000 lb (reference 1) 14,000 lb 6 ft, 6 in 6 ft, 6 in 5 ft, 0 in 212 cu ft 43 sq ft 4040 lb Page 23
ESSM - LN2545 LINE, POLYESTER, DOUBLE BRAID, 8" CIR X 1500', SEOE Commercial double braid Double Braid Diameter 2-5/8" Circumference 8" 1,500' Soft eye one end 224 lb Breaking Strength 180,000 lb (reference 1) 30,000 lb 6 ft, 0 in 6 ft, 0 in 4 ft, 6 in 162 cu ft 36 sq ft 4000 lb LWHW ESTIMATED 1 U.S. Navy Salvage Engineer s Handbook, Volume 1 (Salvage Engineering) S0300-A8-HBK-010 Page 24