AS48 UHMWPE Various Colours and Sizes
Due to the high demand for UHMWPE ropes in various colours and sizes, we’ve created this dedicated page to make it easier for you to find exactly what you need. Here, you’ll see the full range of colours and diameters we can have produced to order.
We can supply UHMWPE ropes from 2mm to 20mm in diameter, available in over 40 different colours. A minimum order of 100m applies for custom colours and diameters. For custom production, we can supply up to 1000m continuous lengths in smaller diameters, with the maximum continuous length reducing as the rope size increases.
AS48 UHMWPE is one of the two high quality UHMWPE ranges we supply. We choose AS48 because, unlike many alternatives on the market, it is manufactured to specific specifications and manufactured to a high standard. Many other options don’t meet clear standards, making it harder to know how the rope will perform, and whether it is what it says it is. With AS48, you can rely on predictable performance, and the assurance that it is produced to a high standard, giving you confidence in both its quality and reliability.
The key specification that defines AS48 UHMWPE is its stretch. Ropes up to 16mm have 4.8% stretch at break load, while sizes above 20mm have 6.0% stretch. In terms of strength, AS48 is comparable to SK78 Dyneema, offering similar performance with slightly more stretch.
All our AS48 UHMWPE ropes are finished with a polyurethane coating that binds and protects the individual yarns and filaments, enhancing abrasion resistance, improving UV protection, improving durability and extending the rope’s lifespan.
UHMWPE ropes are used across a wide range of industries including marine, commercial, industrial and 4×4. They are commonly made into soft shackles, grommets, towlines, winch ropes, hauling lines, recovery lines and more.
All UHMWPE ropes are available on a 3–4 week lead time excluding holidays. This may vary depending on your order and time of year, but we’ll confirm an estimated timeframe once you contact us. To place a custom order, simply use the Quote/ETA button or email us at info@chainsropesandanchors.co.nz with your required lengths, diameters, and colours. If you require any splicing or rope work let us know, from there we will get back to you with options, next steps.
Available colours can be found at the bottom of the page.
Specifications of UHMWPE Sizes
| Diameter | Approx Break Load | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 480kg | 0.004kg/m |
| 3mm | 920kg | 0.006kg/m |
| 4mm | 2000kg | 0.010kg/m |
| 5mm | 2900kg | 0.018kg/m |
| 6mm | 3900kg | 0.024kg/m |
| 8mm | 6800kg | 0.040kg/m |
| 10mm | 10500kg | 0.056kg/m |
| 12mm | 13500kg | 0.089kg/m |
| 14mm | 17500kg | 0.118kg/m |
| 16mm | 22800kg | 0.152kg/m |
| 20mm | 33000kg | 0.216kg/m |
** Weights and Break loads are approximate, can vary slightly.
Available Colours for UHMWPE Various Colours and Sizes
| 1.Maroon | 2. Dark Red | 3. Firebrick | 4. Red | 5. Tomato | 6. Dark Salmon | 7. Orange Red |
| 8.Dark Orange | 9. Orange | 10. Gold | 11. Golden Rod | 12. Pale Golden Rod | 13. Khaki | 14. Olive |
| 15. Yellow | 16. Army Green | 17. Olive Drab | 18. Green Yellow | 19. Dark Green | 20.Green | 21. Lime |
| 22. Lime Green | 23. Light Green | 24. Aqua | 25. Medium Turquoise | 26. Dodger Blue | 27. Navy | 28. Medium Blue |
| 29. Blue | 30. Medium Purple | 31. Purple | 32. Deep Pink | 33. Hot Pink | 34. Beige | 35. Light Yellow |
| 36. Burly Wood | 37. Tan | 38. Ivory | 39. Black | 40. Dark Grey | 41. Grey | 42. Silver |
| 43. White | 44. Fluorescent Yellow | 45. Fluorescent Orange | 46. Fluorescent Green | 47. Primrose | 48. Fluorescent Orange/Red |
