Using Synthetic Ropes for Heavy Lifting

摘要

Synthetic ropes have been used for high-strength applications, such as in the marine industry, since the 1990s. Synthetic ropes are effectively "plastic" as compared to natural fiber or metal ropes of the past, and the benefits are similar to plastics used in other industries: they are lightweight and corrosion-free. This article discusses several applications of these ropes at the 464-MW Clyde Power Station on the Clutha River in New Zealand. Use of this type of rope allows the company to decrease maintenance requirements and the weight of the rope itself, making them easier for staff to handle.