HMPE HOLLOW BRAID SPOOL - Ø1.5 to 4mm
HMPE hollow braid spool – ideal for ropework and textile assemblies
This HMPE hollow braid spool is designed for sailors looking for a lightweight, high-strength, flexible and easy-to-splice rope for ropework and technical assemblies.
Thanks to its 12 strand single braid construction, it is perfectly suited for splices, soft shackles, load transfers, spinnaker lines and many other onboard applications.
Supplied on a spool, it provides a convenient length for workshop use, batch preparation or recurring small-diameter applications.
Key advantages:
The HMPE hollow braid offers a breaking strength close to steel at equivalent weight, while maintaining excellent flexibility and stability under load.
It provides very good resistance to fatigue, bending and abrasion, making it a reliable base for demanding textile assemblies.
Its hollow construction allows quick and easy splicing, even for users carrying out their own ropework.
It benefits from a protective coating that helps reduce fraying and improves durability over time.
Spool:
- Ø 1.5 mm → 50 m
- Ø 2 mm → 40 m
- Ø 3 mm → 20 m
- Ø 4 mm → 12 m
Applications:
This HMPE single braid is particularly suitable for:
- load transfers,
- soft shackles,
- spinnaker lines,
- lightweight halyards,
- ropework base and textile assemblies.
It is recommended to locally add a protective cover using polyester, HMPE or Technora at friction points such as clutches, winches, sheaves or other high-wear areas.
Construction:
12 strand single braid.
Material: HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene).
Finish: polyurethane coating to reduce abrasion.
Also available by the meter from Ø 3 to 22 mm
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FAQ – HMPE hollow braid spool
What is an HMPE hollow braid spool used for?
It is used for ropework, splicing, soft shackles, load transfers and many technical assemblies. It is especially useful when you need a practical length for workshop use or repeated setups.
What diameters and lengths are available?
This spool is available in Ø 1.5 mm (50 m), Ø 2 mm (40 m), Ø 3 mm (20 m) and Ø 4 mm (12 m).
Why choose a spool format?
The spool format provides a ready-to-use length for multiple projects and repetitive ropework tasks.
Is HMPE hollow braid easy to splice?
Yes. Its 12 strand hollow construction makes splicing particularly easy and accessible.
Can it be used directly in clutches or winches?
It is recommended to locally add a protective cover at friction or holding points.
What is the difference between spool and cut-to-length version?
The material and construction are identical. The difference lies in packaging: the spool offers fixed small lengths, while the cut-to-length version allows custom lengths in a wider diameter range.
HMPE or Dyneema: which one to choose?
HMPE already provides excellent performance in terms of strength, low stretch and light weight. Dyneema fibers are often used for very high-performance applications, but HMPE is already highly effective for most marine uses.
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