Steel-equivalent strength at a fraction of the weight
Lankhorst Ropes manufactures high-performance synthetic fibre ropes using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and other advanced fibres. These ropes deliver steel-equivalent breaking strengths at a fraction of the weight, making them the preferred choice for deepwater mooring, offshore towing, and heavy-lift operations where handling weight is a critical constraint.
Synthetic fibre ropes eliminate the corrosion, fatigue, and weight penalties associated with steel wire ropes in marine environments. Their high strength-to-weight ratio reduces deck equipment requirements and improves crew safety during deployment and recovery operations.
All Lankhorst synthetic ropes are engineered and tested to recognized offshore standards and are supported by in-house splicing, inspection, and recertification services worldwide.
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Permanent mooring rope for FPSO and deepwater platform station-keeping. Engineered for 25+ year design life with excellent creep resistance and fatigue performance.
High-performance towing rope engineered for harbour tug and escort tug operations. Combines UHMWPE fibre with a durable jacket for superior fatigue life and handling.
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre rope delivering steel-equivalent strength at a fraction of the weight. Designed for deepwater mooring and heavy towing operations.
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Lankhorst is a world leading supplier of synthetic fibre ropes, steel wire ropes and deepwater mooring ropes for the maritime and offshore industries.
Union products are industry leading solutions for lifting, mining and energy applications.
Applications across critical industrial segments where these products are deployed.
Deepwater mooring keeps FPSOs, semi-submersibles, and offshore platforms on station in water depths exceeding 2,000 metres. WireCo's Lankhorst Ropes delivers permanent and semi-permanent mooring lines in UHMWPE fibre that provide steel-equivalent strength at a fraction of the weight.
Dry cargo vessels require mooring systems that keep ships securely alongside during loading and unloading operations in all weather conditions. WireCo's Lankhorst Ropes provides synthetic fibre mooring lines that outperform traditional steel wire in strength-to-weight ratio, handling safety, and service life.
