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Offshore Oil and Gas
Exploration
High performance rope solutions for the
world’s most demanding applications
Market leading Why Choose Bridon?............................................ 04
On-Site Services................................................... 10
rope solutions Steel Wire Rope. A Complex Machine................. 12

Dyform Bristar....................................................... 18
for offshore Drilling Lines.......................................................... 20

Marine Riser Tensioner Lines................................ 24
exploration Crane Ropes......................................................... 28

Anchor Lines and Tethers..................................... 40
Global technology leader in the manufacture of

wire and rope solutions for the
world’s most demanding applications
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OFFSHORE OIL & GAS EXPLORATION
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us to save
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operating
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Our rope experts are waiting to
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on rope selection, use and
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W H Y C H O O S E B R I D O N ?
For more than 100 years, Bridon has been committed

to manufacturing excellence, leading the field in
engineered superior rope solutions, offering unrivalled
products developed specifically to minimise
operating costs and maximise productivity.
There can be no compromise on the quality of rope

you choose, at Bridon we understand that safety and
operating costs are critical to your business, that’s
why we are continuously investing in our expertise to
ensure the highest standards in the development of
wire and rope solutions.
It has never been so important to choose the best

rope, so make sure you make the right choice.
Come and talk to us to ensure you have the

ultimate performing product.
Your success is our success

WHY CHOOSE BRIDON?
BRI D ON E NGINE E R E D
At Bridon we set our manufacturing standards higher than At Bridon we are constantly striving to improve our existing
the industry standards, producing our own wire used in products and services in order to satisfy the dynamic markets
the manufacture of our ropes to ensure exceptional quality we serve. Since we control our production process from raw
control. Therefore, we can adjust manufacturing requests material to finished product, every step of manufacturing is
to meet exacting requirements for specific applications and subject to improvement and innovation.
ensure incredible unrivalled performance.
It has never been so important to choose the best rope,
At the Bridon Technology Centre, a world leading centre so make sure you make the right choice.
of excellence in steel and synthetic fibre rope technology
Come talk to us to ensure you have the ultimate
development and testing, we harness the wealth of
performing product.
knowledge acquired by serving global industries for more
than a century. Your success is our success
We add to this significant investments in personnel,

test equipment and forensic laboratories. This is a clear
demonstration of Bridon’s commitment towards next
generation, innovative rope technology and development
to meet the ever increasing demands and challenges of the
markets we serve.
The Bridon Technology centre will accelerate the development

of rope technology which will increase the safety, performance
and operational life of ropes working in demanding and hostile
environments, specifically designed for Oil and Gas, Mining,
Construction and Fishing sectors.
BRI D O N AS SU R E D
We focus on the quality of our reputation as strongly as we

focus on the quality of our rope. Our business values, industry
leadership, customer service, and technical expertise are
respected around the globe. We’re constantly researching
and developing. We offer the most in-depth unrivalled range
of wire rope products for Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction and
Fishing sectors.
Quality control systems have been developed and implemented

which combine process control and product inspection
ensuring that only fully conforming product progresses through
manufacturing. Records of these activities are maintained and
include full traceability to the raw materials used.

Global Experience Local Support
Bridon have been manufacturing ropes for over 200
years during which time the company has developed and
established rope technology that has been proven across
many demanding global industrial sectors including;
Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction and Fishing.
With 11 manufacturing and 20 sales and distribution

locations in key regions, Bridon can offer global standards
with local support and logistics.
Global HQ and Bridon Technology Centre 20 Sales and Distribution Hubs 11 Manufacturing Locations

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Bridon Technology Centre
Offering, Wire & Synthetic Rope Forensic Analysis and
Mechanical Testing.
The Bridon Technology Centre (BTC) is a world leading centre

of excellence for rope technology development, testing,
analysis and verification. The BTC is equipped with unique
equipment capable of testing steel/synthetic ropes and wires.
BTC has extensive forensic analysis laboratory facilities and
specialists capable of conducting detailed forensic evaluation
of new or retired ropes.
BTC accelerates Bridon’s new product development, involving

the latest rope technologies to increase safety, performance
and operational life of ropes working in demanding and hostile
environments typical to our core markets in the Oil and Gas,
Mining, and Construction sectors.

BRIDON TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Rope technology
development and testing
Forensic Analysis and change in diameter over load. Undertake post
break strip down of sample to determine failure
• Non destructive examination using (NDE) magnetic modes (shear/ductile) within sample. Conduct
resonance test (MRT) to generate trace reports tests with third party witness. In house breaking
• Condition assessment on ropes via visual capacity up to 800 tonnes.
examination of lubrication, corrosion, mode of wire • The multilayer rope spooling test machine (MLS)
breaks and general wear and tear, both externally and simulates rope deterioration (crushing and cross
internally. Geometrical measurements of rope over damage) that is typically seen on winch drums
diameter and lay length. spooling at high speeds with several layers of rope
• Mechanical tests on wire sample taken from the rope on the drum. Fitted with ‘Lebus’ grooves the
to evaluate strength, ductility and compare residual MLS machine can spool ‘on’ and ‘off’ up to several
wire properties against ‘as manufactured’ values. layers of rope at a maximum of 32 tonnes of rope
Calculated residual aggregate breaking strength load in varying vertical and horizontal fleet angle
of the rope from wire strengths. configurations.
❚• Corrosion assessment to establish residual • BTC has two torque/turn machines capable
galvanised zinc coating remaining on wires. of simulating rope torque and rotational
Determine zinc coat weight followed by detailed characteristics under load with a maximum axial
metallurgical examination of wire cross sections to load capacity of 150 tonnes the machines can
evaluate extent of corrosion into structure. capture generated torque/turn data against load
and can also induce turn/torque into the rope.
• Metallurgical assessment of wire condition including
detailed visual examination of the wire surface, • BTC is equipped with four bend fatigue machines
fracture face and steel microstructure to determine which can repeatedly cycle rope around a sheave
the cause of damage. (pulley) to either a selected rope discard criteria or
to complete failure. The machine is used to evaluate
• Chemical analysis to determine carbon/sulphur
products against each other or in cases to quantify
content or full elemental split down to determine
residual fatigue life left in rope after service. The
quality/grade of steel used in rope manufacture.
machine typically uses 20:1 bend ratios and can test
Mechanical Testing ropes up to 100 mm in diameter at maximum loads
up to 160 tonnes. Additionally one of our machines
• Destruction tests to establish residual breaking can simulate cyclic loading and reverse bend
strength of both steel and fibre ropes. Generate fatigue cycle.
rope breaking load curve, measure rope modulus

Bridon On-Site Services
Bridon On-Site Services provide expert operational support to Global Support

help you get the optimum performance from your ropes. Our
highly competent rope technicians and engineers offer flexible Bridon On-Site Services cover an extensive range of
services to suit your needs. applications globally, including:
• Equipment Hire; NDE devices, Motorised Reel

Choose from:
Stands & Winches
• Total Rope Solutions • Periodic and annual examinations including NDE and
• Rope Inspection and Non-Destruction Examination rope sample testing
(NDE) Services • Flexibility - outsource engineers by day, week or project
• Installation & Rope Commissioning Supervision Services • Manufacturing records & certification management
• Rope Splicing, Rigging and Termination Services • Post-retirement examination & feedback systems
• Rope Pressure Lubrication and Corrosion
Protection Services Training
Learn from the experts, in addition to our extensive service
& rental equipment portfolio, we also build tailored training
packages to meet specific customer needs or complete rope
management courses covering;
• Examination
• Lubrication & Corrosion Protection
• Installation
• Termination

BRIDON ON-SITE SERVICES
Expert support to maximise rope life

From initial specification through installation and maintenance Bridon can offer expert
advice and On-Site Services to ensure your ropes provide safe reliable performance
even in the most demanding applications.
Selection &
specification
Rope record Storage &

management transport
Total Service
Guidance
on discard &
feedback
Solutions Installation
We provide cost effective support to

maximise the operational life of
our customers ropes.
Tensile
Maintenance
testing
Inspection &
examination
Would you like to know more?

Visit us at
www.bridon.com

Steel Wire Rope
a complex machine

STEEL WIRE ROPE; A COMPLEX MACHINE
Commonly represented by a simple single line on an Wire rope is rightly classified as a complex machine. Consider
engineering drawing, a wire rope is actually a complex machine that in dynamic applications the strands and individual
with hundreds of independent interacting component wires. wires need to be able to repeatedly move relative to their
neighbours in order to bend, straighten and extend to share
The design and quality of materials and manufacturing load across the full cross section of the rope.
techniques used in the production of each component
determines the characteristics and potential performance of Optimum performance for critical applications can only be
the rope. achieved from understanding and carefully considering the
characteristics and engineering of the rope selected. A brief
The basic elements and component strength members of a introduction of typical rope constructions follows.
steel wire rope are the individual wires.
The next stage in the construction of a wire rope is to Definitions, designations

manufacture rope strands from spinning wires together helically. and classifications
An example of rope nomenclature for the rope shown in
Fig 2., follows
Wire
basic
IWRC
Rope a number of element
Independent
strands twisted
Wire Rope Core
around a central Strand a
core of steel or fibre number of single
Fig 2.
wires helically
twisted together
Fig 1.
22 6xK36WS -IWRC 1960 U sZ
22 mm Nominal rope diameter
6 Number of strands
K Dyform / compacted
36 Strand construction (1-7-7+7-14)
WS Strand format (Warrington seale)
IWRC Core FC, NFC, SFC, SPC, WC,WSC, IWRC,

IWRC(K), EPIWRC, PWRC, PWRC(K)
1960 Rope grade 1960N/sq.mm(1770,1960, 2160, etc)
U Surface finish of wire (U uncoated, A or B galvanised

, A(Zn/Al), B(Zn/Al)
sZ Type of lay & direction (sZ, zS, zZ, sS, aS, aZ, Z & S)

Equal lay Strand Constructions
7-wires (1-6) Seale 19S(1-9-9) Filler 25F(1-6-6F-12) Warrington Seale

36WS(1-7-7+7-14)
6 Stranded Rope Constructions

for example nominal diameter 22mm
6x7 6x19S 6x25F 6x36WS

Outer wire 2.2mm2 Outer wire 1.8mm2 Outer wire 1.5mm2 Outer wire 1.3mm2
Metallic area 3.8mm2 Metallic area 2.5mm2 Metallic area 1.8mm2 Metallic area 1.3mm2
Steel Wire Rope Constructions

for dynamic applications there are typically 3 main types of construction as shown below
Single Layer Multi-layer Parallel closed

Rotation resistant
Blue Strand Dyform 34LR DSC 8

Resistance to Rotation
It is important to determine whether there is a requirement to It should be noted that all ropes will rotate to some degree
use a low rotation or rotation resistant rope. Such ropes are when loaded. The diagram below serves to illustrate the
often referred to as multi - strand ropes. 6 or 8 strand rope differences in rotational properties between the four basic
constructions are usually selected unless load rotation on a types of stranded rope.
single part system or “cabling” on a multi-part reeving system
are likely to cause operational problems. See Fig 3. Parallel Closed
When loaded, steel wire ropes will generate; Single Layer
Torque or Turn
“Torque” generated if both ends are fixed
Anchor at
Structure
Rotation Resistant
FORCE
GENERATES Low Rotation
Anchor TORQUE
at Drum Load
Fig 3.
Steel Wire Rope Constructions
A load held by a single layer ropes such as 6 and 8 strand
rope will rotate, therefore to prevent loads spinning in single
The torque or turn generated will increase as the load applied
fall systems rotation resistant or low rotation ropes that resist
increases. The degree to which a wire rope generates torque
the tendency to rotate are specified for lifting applications.
or turn will be influenced by the construction of the rope.
Having recognised what can happen when a rope is loaded it
is necessary to select the correct type of rope. Rotating Rotation Resistant Low Rotation
Single layer 2 layer 3 layer
It should be noted that all ropes will rotate to some degree
when loaded. The diagram below serves to illustrate the
differences in rotational properties between the four basic
types of stranded rope.
“Turn” exhibited if one end is unrestrained

Dyform 6 Dyform 18 Dyform 34LR
Anchored
FORCE Fig 6.
CREATES
TURN
Free to
Rotate
Fig 4.

Optimising Rope Designs
As with any machine the quality materials, effective design and Rope design is not just about the steel, but also the gaps
controls of manufacturing processes of the constituent parts (see Fig 8.) that are retained within the construction to allow
are critical to the operational performance of the end product. the necessary internal movement. The gaps are created by
However, maximising all properties is not possible, hence, the angles at which the strands are laid into the rope.
as with all engineering, rope design is the art of intelligent
compromise. The balancing of these gaps in the rope is essential to enable
effective load sharing. The design of these gaps becomes
The primary building block for the rope is wire. Available more complex in multi-strand ropes where consideration of
tensile strength and ductility for a given wire size are governed additional layers is also required.
by chemistry, metallurgy, process restrictions and the level of
control of manufacturing processes.
Strand gap
Outer wires
It is the role of the rope designer to use their skill and
experience to make the intelligent compromise between these
factors to successfully achieve the desired rope performance.
Centre
wire
Large wires provide an excellent bearing surface for robust
performance; however their lower tensile strength, inferior
fatigue performance and shorter resultant rope length limit
their use. To make longer lengths of rope an increased
number of smaller diameter wires and strands are required.
Larger diameter ropes have an increased steel cross section
to develop the necessary higher strengths. Inner wires Core wires
Smaller wires offer greater flexibility and improved rope bend

fatigue performance, but present a smaller surface area Fig 8.
which generally reduces abrasion resistance; hence rope
construction is modified through lay type to provide effective
wear performance.
Rope Lay Direction
Left Hand Ordinary or Regular Left Hand Lang’s or Long
Strands going left Strands going left
Wires going right Wires going left
z S s S
Wires in the strand Strands in the rope Wires in the strand Strands in the rope
Fig 7.

Dyform: Rope Compaction

Bridon manufacture ropes using a unique dyforming process Non Dyform wire rope on adjacent drum laps can cause point
that compacts the strands as shown in Fig 9. The smooth contact and accelerated wear. Selection of a Dyform product
surface of the “Dyform” product provides improved rope to will reduce abrasion through improved contact of the smooth
sheave contact leading to reduced wear on both rope and surfaces, creating better contact and longer rope life.
sheave. Increased cross-sectional steel area and improved
inter - wire contact ensures that the rope will operate with
lower internal stress levels resulting in longer bending fatigue
life and lower costs.
Uncompacted
Dyform ropes also reduce rope to sheave abrasion through
strand strand rope
increased contact of the periphery of the rope with the sheave
as shown in Fig 11.
Fig 9.
Resistance to Abrasive Wear

Abrasive wear can take place between rope and sheave and Fig 11.
between rope and drum but the greatest cause of abrasion is
often through “interference” at the drum.
Crush Resistance
In multi-layer coiling applications where there is more than one
layer of rope on the drum it is essential to install the rope
with some back tension. Bridon recommends a minimum
installation tension of between 2.5%and 10% of the minimum
breaking force of the rope.
If this is not achieved, or in certain applications where high

pressure on underlying rope layers is inevitable e.g. a boom
hoist rope raising a boom from the horizontal position,severe
crushing damage can be caused to underlying layers.
Fig 10.
If abrasion is determined to be a major factor in rope

deterioration then a wire rope with relatively large outer wires.

The pinnacle of performance is provided by our unique Taking you the Extra Ton Miles
Dyform Bristar ropes delivering the following key benefits
Bridon’s inquest reports on fully worked drilling lines deliver a
The Dyform rope construction reduces sheave wear and recommendation to our customers on how they may optimise
point to point loading which combined with the superior the ton mile performance of their ropes.
dynamic structural stability provided by the Bristar core
ensures exceptional performance, setting the standard in Working in collaboration with customers to increase ton
drilling applications. mile life, Bridon offers examination/assessment of customer
working rope samples that have been cut and compared to
High Performance Construction the condition of a new rope. Our BTC facility offers forensic
analysis and inquest reports to provide rope condition
• Significantly increases fatigue life and wear resistance
assessment.
Greater Internal Rope Protection

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• Reduces rope crushing
• Improves drum spooling
• Increases equipment safety factors
Improved Surface Contact Area

• Reduces rope, sheave and drum wear

DYFORM BRISTAR

Drilling
Lines

DRILLING LINES
Product selection
Drilling Lines
Dyform Bristar 6x19 Class to API 9A

6x19 Class to API 9A
Market Leading Benefits

Performance Benefits
High quality six strand drilling line
Superior abrasion and wear resistance Excellent resistance to wear
Crush resistant Fully lubricated
Corrosion protected IWRC API Standard ton-mile performance
Even load distribution
Reduced internal friction
Increased bend fatigue resistance
Improved torsional stability
Enhanced strength to diameter ratio
Improved diameter tolerance
Improved ton-mile performance

Dyform Bristar 6x19 Class to API 9A
High Performance Drilling Lines Benefits

Bridon’s conventional six-strand drilling lines deliver • Superior abrasion & wear resistance
excellent ton-mile performance. The pinnacle of drilling line • Crush resistant
performance is provided by our unique Bristar core • Corrosion protected IWRC
drilling lines. • Even load distribution
• Reduced internal friction L
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Dyform rope construction reduces sheave wear and point • Increased bend fatigue
S
loading which combined with the superior dynamic structural
D
SURE
• Improved torsional stability
stability provided by the Bristar core delivers exceptional • Enhanced strength to diameter ratio
performance and sets the standard for drilling applications. • Improved diameter tolerance
Approximate Minimum Breaking

Torque Generated at 20% Load
Rope Mass Force (Fmin) Axial stiffness Metallic
Diameter @20% load cross section
In air (M) Dyform Bristar Ordinary Lang’s
in mm kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs N.m lbs.ft N.m lbs.ft mm2 in2
1 25.4 2.84 1.91 514 52.4 57.7 34 8 180 133 n/a n/a 334 0.518
1 1/8 28.6 3.60 2.42 652 66.4 73.2 44 10 257 190 n/a n/a 424 0.657
1 1/4 31.8 4.45 2.99 805 82.1 90.5 54 12 353 261 n/a n/a 524 0.812
1 3/8 34.9 5.36 3.60 970 104 109 65 15 467 345 n/a n/a 631 0.979
1 1/2 38.1 6.39 4.29 1156 123 130 78 17 608 448 n/a n/a 752 1.17
1 5/8 41.3 7.51 5.04 1359 144 153 91 20 774 571 n/a n/a 884 1.37
1 3/4 44.5 8.71 5.85 1577 170 177 106 24 969 714 n/a n/a 1026 1.59
1 7/8 47.6 9.97 6.70 1805 184 203 121 27 1185 874 n/a n/a 1174 1.82
2 50.8 11.4 7.63 2055 224 231 138 31 1441 1063 n/a n/a 1338 2.07
2 1/8 54.0 12.8 8.62 2323 250 261 156 35 1731 1276 n/a n/a 1512 2.34
2 1/4 57.2 14.4 9.67 2606 274 293 175 39 2057 1517 n/a n/a 1696 2.63
2 1/2 63.5 17.7 11.9 3212 327 361 215 48 2814 2075 n/a n/a 2090 3.24
2 3/4 69.9 21.5 14.4 3762 383 423 261 59 3629 2676 n/a n/a 2533 3.93
3 76.2 25.5 17.2 4471 456 502 310 70 4701 3467 n/a n/a 3010 4.67
Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

This table is for guidance purposes only with no guarantee or warranty (express or implied) as to its accuracy. The products described may be subject to change without notice, and should not be
relied on without further advice from Bridon.

DRILLING LINES
6x19 Class to API 9A
Premium Quality Drilling Lines Benefits:

Bridon’s Steel core drilling line products are robust and • High quality six strand rope
offer excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance to optimise • Excellent resistance to wear
performance on winches and sheaves. • Fully lubricated
• Steel Core
A proprietary blocking and lubrication medium provides • Good ton-mile performance L
UA I T
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corrosion resistance with the additional protection of a drawn
S
galvanised finish. Premium quality drilling lines for demanding
D
SURE
Oil & Gas applications, Bridon the benchmark for reliability.
Nominal Minimum Breaking Force (Fmin) Nominal metallic

Rope Axial Stiffness
rope length cross-sectional
Diameter at 20% Load
mass (M) EIPS grade EEIPS grade area (A)
in mm kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs mm2 in2
1 25.4 2.76 1.85 460 46.9 51.7 506 51.6 56.9 30.1 6.64 290 0.449
1.1/8 28.6 3.49 2.34 579 59.0 65.0 636 64.9 71.5 38.2 8.42 367 0.569
1.1/4 31.8 4.30 2.89 711 72.5 79.9 782 79.7 87.9 47.2 10.4 454 0.704
1.3/8 34.9 5.20 3.49 854 87.1 96.0 943 96.2 106 56.9 12.5 547 0.848
1.1/2 38.1 6.20 4.16 1015 103 114 1113 113 125 67.8 14.9 652 1.010
1.5/8 41.3 7.27 4.88 1175 120 132 1299 132 146 79.6 17.6 766 1.187
1.3/4 44.5 8.43 5.66 1362 139 153 1504 153 169 92.5 20.4 889 1.378
1.7/8 47.6 9.67 6.49 1549 158 174 1709 174 192 106 23.3 1017 1.577
2 50.8 11.01 7.39 1762 180 198 1931 197 217 121 26.6 1159 1.796
2.1/8 54 12.42 8.34 1967 200 221 2163 220 243 136 30.0 1309 2.029
2.1/4 57.2 13.93 9.35 2198 224 247 2421 247 272 153 33.7 1469 2.277


MRT Lines

MRT LINES
Product selection
MRT Lines
Dyform Bristar 6 Dyform Bristar 8
Benefits Benefits
Superior abrasion and wear resistance Superior abrasion and wear resistance
Superior abrasion & wear resistance Superior abrasion & wear resistance
Crush resistant Crush resistant
Corrosion protected IWRC Corrosion protected IWRC
Even load distribution Even load distribution
Reduced internal friction Reduced internal friction
Accurate diameter tolerance Accurate diameter tolerance
Increased bend fatigue Increased bend fatigue
Improved torsional stability Improved torsional stability
Enhanced strength to diameter ratio Enhanced strength to diameter ratio

Dyform Bristar 6
Market Leading MRT Lines Benefits:

The constant cycling of marine riser tensioner ropes over • Superior abrasion & wear resistance
sheaves demands that ropes used for this application are • Crush resistant
flexible and highly-resistant to bend fatigue. • Corrosion protected IWRC
• Even load distribution
Dyform rope construction reduces sheave wear and • Reduced internal friction
point loading which combined with the superior dynamic • Accurate diameter tolerance
structural stability provided by the Bristar core delivers • Increased bend fatigue L
UA I T
exceptional performance and sets the standard for marine
Y
riser tensioner applications. Enhanced strength to diameter ratio S
A
•
D
SURE
Approximate Minimum Breaking Torque Generated

Rope Mass Force (Fmin) Axial stiffness at 20% Load Metallic
In air Dyform Bristar Lang’s Lay
in mm kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs kN.m lbs.ft mm2 in2
1 3/4 44.5 8.79 5.91 1486 172 167 105 24 1.4 1062 1024 1.59
2 50.8 11.5 7.72 1941 198 218 138 31 2.1 1585 1338 2.07
52 12.0 8.09 2034 207 228 144 32 2.3 1700 1402 2.17
2 1/8 54 13.0 8.72 2194 239 246 156 35 2.6 1904 1512 2.34
2 1/4 57.2 14.5 9.77 2370 269 266 174 39 3.0 2177 1693 2.62
2 1/2 63.5 17.9 12.1 2926 312 329 215 48 4.1 2987 2090 3.24
2 3/4 69.9 21.7 14.6 3546 361 398 261 59 5.4 3984 2533 3.93
2 7/8 73.0 23.7 15.9 3867 405 434 285 64 6.2 4538 2762 4.28
3 76.2 25.8 17.4 4214 430 473 310 70 7.0 5161 3010 4.67


MRT LINES
Dyform Bristar 8
Market Leading MRT Lines Benefits:

The constant cycling of marine riser tensioner ropes over • Superior abrasion & wear resistance
sheaves demands that ropes used for this application are • Crush resistant
flexible and highly-resistant to bend fatigue. • Corrosion protected IWRC
• Even load distribution
Dyform rope construction reduces sheave wear and • Reduced internal friction
point loading which combined with the superior dynamic • Accurate diameter tolerance
structural stability provided by the Bristar core delivers • Increased bend fatigue L
UA I T
exceptional performance and sets the standard for marine
Y
riser tensioner applications. Enhanced strength to diameter ratio S
A
•
D
SURE
Approximate Minimum Breaking Torque Generated

Rope Mass Force (Fmin) Axial stiffness at 20% Load Metallic
In air Dyform Bristar Lang’s Lay
in mm kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs kN.m lbs.ft mm2 in2
1 3/4 44.5 8.79 5.91 1486 155 167 105 24 1.4 1062 1024 1.59
2 50.8 11.5 7.72 1941 198 218 138 31 2.1 1585 1338 2.07
52 12.0 8.09 2034 207 228 144 32 2.3 1700 1402 2.17
2 1/8 54 13.0 8.72 2194 239 246 156 35 2.6 1904 1512 2.34
2 1/4 57.2 14.5 9.77 2370 269 266 174 39 3.0 2177 1693 2.62
2 1/2 63.5 17.9 12.1 2926 312 329 215 48 4.1 2987 2090 3.24
2 3/4 69.9 21.7 14.6 3546 361 398 261 59 5.4 3984 2533 3.93
2 7/8 73.0 23.7 15.9 3867 405 434 285 64 6.2 4538 2762 4.28
3 76.2 25.8 17.4 4214 430 473 310 70 7.0 5161 3010 4.67


Crane Ropes

CRANE ROPES
Rope application selection

Main and Boom Knuckleboom Crane/
Auxiliary Hoist Hoist Subsea Crane
Dyform 34LR Dyform Bristar 8 Dyform 34LR
Dyform 34LR PI Dyform 6 Dyform 34LR PI
Dyform 34LR Max Dyform 8PI Hydra Plus
Dyform 8 MAX Dyform 34LR Max

Dyform 34LR
High Performance Crane Ropes Benefits:

Dyform 34LR multi-strand ropes are recommended for high • Low rotation engineered rope
lifting operations. Exceptional ‘low rotational’ properties and a • High strength
high steel fill factor provides high strength, crush resistance, • Reduced rope sheave wear
improved fatigue performance and low stretch. • Accurate diameter for multi-layer coiling
• Long service life, reduced down time L
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High performance offshore crane ropes from Bridon, • Crush resistant
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a brand proven in the most demanding global Oil & Gas
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• Ideal for single-part & multi-part reeving
applications.
Dyform 34LR PI

Dyform 34LR PI multi-strand ropes are recommended for high • Low rotation engineered rope
lifting operations. Exceptional ‘low rotational’ properties and • High strength
a high steel fill factor provides high strength, crush resistance • Reduced rope sheave wear
and low stretch. • Accurate diameter for multi-layer coiling
• Long service life, reduced down time L
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The engineered polymer core further enhances fatigue • Crush resistant

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performance beyond that of the standard 34LR.
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SURE
• Ideal for single-part & multi-part reeving
• Improved fatigue resistance
Premium quality offshore crane ropes from Bridon, a brand
• Corrosion protected core
proven in the most demanding global Oil & Gas applications.

CRANE ROPES
Dyform 34LR/34LR PI
Torque generated
Approx. Minimum Breaking Force (Fmin) Axial
Rope @20% load Metallic
nominal stiffness
Diameter length mass cross section
EIPS / 1960 grade EEIPS / 2160 grade @20% load Ordinary Lang’s
mm kg/m kN Tonnes kN Tonnes MN N.m N.m mm2
Dyform 34x7
10 0.50 87.1 8.9 96 9.8 5.7 1.39 3.1 58

11 0.61 105 10.7 116 11.8 6.9 1.85 4.2 70
12 0.72 125 12.7 138 14.0 8.2 2.40 5.4 83
13 0.85 147 14.9 162 16.5 9.7 3.06 6.9 98
14 0.98 170 17.3 188 19.1 11.2 3.8 8.6 113
15 1.13 196 19.9 216 22.0 12.8 4.7 10.5 129
16 1.28 223 22.7 245 24.9 14.6 5.7 12.8 147
17 1.45 251 25.5 277 28.2 16.5 6.8 15.4 166
18 1.62 282 28.7 311 31.7 18.5 8.1 18.2 187
19 1.81 314 32.0 346 35.2 20.6 9.6 21.5 208
20 2.00 348 35.4 384 39.1 22.8 11.1 25.1 231
21 2.21 384 39.1 423 43.1 25.2 12.9 29.0 254
22 2.42 421 42.9 464 47.3 27.6 14.8 33.4 279
23 2.65 461 47.0 508 51.8 30.2 16.9 38.1 305
24 2.88 502 51.1 553 56.3 32.9 19.2 43.3 332
25 3.13 544 55.4 600 61.1 35.7 21.7 49.0 360
26 3.38 589 60.0 649 66.1 38.6 24.5 55.1 390
27 3.65 635 64.7 700 71.3 41.6 27.4 61.7 421
28 3.92 683 69.6 753 76.7 44.8 30.6 68.8 452
29 4.21 733 74.7 807 82.2 48.0 34.0 76.5 485
30 4.50 784 79.9 864 88.1 51.4 37.6 84.7 519
32 5.12 892 90.9 983 100 58.5 45.6 102 591
34 5.78 1000 101 66.0 54.8 123 667
35 6.13 1060 108 70.0 59.7 134 707
Not applicable in
36 6.48 1120 114 74.0 65.0 146 748
these sizes
38 7.22 1250 127 82.5 76.5 172 833
40 8.00 1390 141 91.4 89.2 200 924
Dyform 34x19
42 8.82 1618 165 101 109 245 1025

44 9.68 1776 181 111 125 281 1125
46 10.6 1941 198 Not applicable in 122 143 321 1230
these sizes
48 11.5 2113 215 133 162 365 1339
50 12.5 2293 234 144 183 413 1453


Dyform 34LR Max
High Performance Crane Ropes Benefits:

The Bridon Endurance brand - High quality performance • Low rotation engineered rope
wire ropes for the lifting industry. • Recommended for high lifting operations
• High breaking force
Our world leading manufacturing capabilities are • Reduced rope sheave wear
accompanied by a high level of quality assurance and • Accurate diameter, recommended
in-house expertise in research and development and for multi-layer spooling
design engineering. • Suitable for single part and multi-part reeving
• Long service life
• Resistance to bending fatigue
• Reduced elongation

CRANE ROPES
Dyform 34LR Max

Minimum Breaking Force
Nominal length
Diameter mass
MAX
Tons Tons
mm inch kg/m lb/ft kN
(short) (metric)
12.0 .740 .498 153 17.2 15.6

1/2 .842 .566 171 19.2 17.4
13.0 .887 .596 179 20.1 18.3
14.0 1.04 .702 208 23.4 21.2
9/16 1.09 .733 216 24.3 22.0
15.0 1.21 .814 239 26.9 24.4
5/8 1.37 .919 272 30.6 27.7
16.0 1.37 .919 272 30.6 27.7
17.0 1.58 1.06 307 34.5 31.3
18.0 1.78 1.20 344 38.7 35.1
19.0 1.99 1.34 385 43.3 39.3
3/4 1.99 1.34 385 43.3 39.3
20.0 2.21 1.49 424 47.7 43.2
22.0 2.69 1.81 524 58.9 53.4
7/8 2.69 1.81 524 58.9 53.4
24.0 3.20 2.15 611 68.7 62.3
1 3.36 2.26 684 76.9 69.7
26.0 3.56 2.39 705 79.2 71.9
28.0 4.11 2.76 814 91.5 83.0
1 1/8 4.55 3.06 848 95.3 86.5
30.0 5.02 3.37 935 105 95.3
1 1/4 5.57 3.74 1085 122 111
32.0 5.57 3.74 1085 122 111
34.0 6.32 4.25 1180 133 120
1 3/8 6.79 4.56 1240 139 126
36.0 7.11 4.78 1320 148 135
38.0 7.95 5.34 1480 166 151
1 1/2 8.07 5.42 1480 166 151
40.0 8.82 5.93 1630 183 166
1 5/8 9.46 6.36 1730 194 176
42.0 9.72 6.53 1780 200 182
44.0 10.6 7.12 1930 217 197
1 3/4 10.8 7.29 1930 217 197
46.0 11.6 7.77 2120 238 216
1 7/8 12.4 8.30 2300 259 235
48.0 12.6 8.44 2300 259 235
50.0 13.6 9.17 2500 281 255
2 14.0 9.43 2560 288 261
52.0 14.9 10.0 2720 306 277


Dyform 6

Dyform 6 ropes are recommended for Boom hoist • Enhanced bend fatigue
& Pendant applications providing superior • High temperature lubricant option
crush resistance. • Superior crush resistance
• Accurate diameter tolerance
• Long life, reduced lifetime costs L
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• Recommended for multi-layer coiling
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Axial Torque generated

Nominal Minimum Breaking Force @20% load Metallic
stiffness cross
Diameter length
@20% section
mass IP/1770 EIP/1960 EEIP/2160 Ordinary Lang’s
load
mm kg/m kN t kN t kN t MN Nm Nm mm2
16 1.17 193 19.6 213 21.7 235 23.9 13.7 47.2 74.6 133
17 1.32 218 22.2 241 24.5 266 27.1 15.4 56.6 89.5 150
18 1.48 244 24.8 270 27.5 298 30.3 17.3 67.2 106 168
19 1.65 272 27.7 301 30.6 332 33.8 19.3 79.1 124 187
20 1.83 301 30.6 334 34.0 368 37.5 21.4 92.2 145 208
22 2.21 365 37.2 404 41.1 445 45.3 25.9 122 194 251
24 2.63 434 44.2 481 49.0 530 54.0 30.8 159 251 299
26 3.09 510 52.0 565 57.6 622 63.4 36.2 202 320 351
28 3.58 591 60.2 655 66.7 722 73.6 41.9 253 399 407
30 4.11 679 69.2 752 76.6 828 84.4 48.2 311 491 468
32 4.68 772 78.7 855 87.1 943 96.1 54.8 377 597 532
34 5.28 872 88.9 966 98.5 1060 108 61.9 453 716 601
36 5.92 978 99.7 1080 110 1190 121 69.4 538 850 673
38 6.60 1080 110 1200 122 1330 135 77.3 632 999 750
40 7.31 1200 122 1330 135 1470 149 85.7 738 1160 832
42 8.06 1330 135 1470 149 1620 165 94.4 854 1340 917
44 8.84 1460 148 1610 164 1780 181 103.0 982 1550 1000
46 9.67 1590 162 1760 179 1940 197 113.0 1120 1770 1100
48 10.53 1730 176 1920 195 2120 216 123.0 1270 2010 1190
50 11.42 1880 191 2080 212 2300 234 133.0 1440 2270 1300
Larger sizes are available on request.

This table is for guidance purposes only with no guarantee or warranty (express or implied) as to its accuracy. The products described may be subject to change without notice,
and should not be relied on without further advice from Bridon.

CRANE ROPES
Dyform 8PI

Dyform 8PI ropes are recommended for Boom hoist • Lower downtime
& Pendant applications providing superior • Flexible eight strand construction
crush resistance. • High temperature lubricant available L
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• Robust crush resistant Dyform construction
• Recommended for multi-layer spooling S
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• Reduced lifetime costs
Axial Torque generated

Minimum Breaking Force Metallic
Nominal length stiffness @20% load
Diameter cross
mass @20%
EIP/1960 EEIP/2160 Ordinary Lang’s section
load
Tons Tons Tons Tons

mm inch kg/m lb/ft kN kN MN Nm Nm mm2
(short) (metric) (short) (metric)
20.0 1.88 1.27 353 39.7 36.0 369 41.5 37.6 21.3 98.8 127 214
22.0 2.28 1.53 427 48.0 43.5 446 50.1 45.5 25.8 132 169 258
7/8 2.33 1.56 427 48.0 43.5 446 50.1 45.5 26.3 136 175 264
24.0 2.71 1.82 508 57.1 51.8 531 59.7 54.1 30.7 171 220 308
1 3.04 2.04 569 64.0 58.0 595 66.9 60.7 34.3 203 261 345
26.0 3.18 2.14 596 67.0 60.8 623 70.0 63.5 36.0 217 280 361
28.0 3.69 2.48 691 77.7 70.5 723 81.3 73.7 41.7 271 349 419
1 1/8 3.85 2.58 720 80.9 73.4 753 84.6 76.8 43.5 289 371 436
30.0 4.24 2.85 794 89.2 81.0 830 93.3 84.6 47.9 334 430 481
1 1/4 4.75 3.19 903 102 92.1 944 106 96.3 53.6 396 509 538
32.0 4.82 3.24 903 102 92.1 944 106 96.3 54.5 405 521 547
34.0 5.44 3.66 1020 115 104 1070 120 109 61.5 486 625 617
1 3/8 5.75 3.86 1080 121 110 1130 127 115 64.9 527 678 651
36.0 6.10 4.10 1140 128 116 1200 135 122 69.0 577 742 692
38.0 6.80 4.57 1270 143 130 1330 149 136 76.8 679 873 771
1 1/2 6.84 4.59 1270 143 130 1330 149 136 77.3 684 880 775
40.0 7.54 5.06 1410 158 144 1480 166 151 85.2 792 1020 854
1 5/8 8.02 5.39 1500 169 153 1570 176 160 90.7 870 1120 910
42.0 8.31 5.58 1560 175 159 1630 183 166 93.9 917 1180 942
44.0 9.12 6.13 1710 192 174 1790 201 183 103 1050 1360 1030
1 3/4 9.31 6.25 1710 192 174 1790 201 183 105 1090 1400 1060
46.0 9.97 6.70 1870 210 191 1950 219 199 113 1210 1550 1130
1 7/8 10.7 7.18 2030 228 207 2130 239 217 121 1340 1720 1210
48.0 10.9 7.29 2030 228 207 2130 239 217 123 1370 1760 1230
50.0 11.8 7.91 2210 248 225 2310 260 236 133 1550 1990 1340
Additional sizes are available on request.

This table is for guidance purposes only with no guarantee or warranty (express or implied) as to its accuracy. The products described may be subject to change without notice, and should not be relied
on without further advice from Bridon.

Dyform Bristar 8

Dyform Bristar 8 ropes are recommended for Boom • Enhanced bend fatigue
hoist & Pendant applications. • High breaking force
• Flexible eight strand construction
The Dyform construction provides superior crush resistance • High temperature lubricant option
with low stretch. The unique Bristar core further enhances • Superior crush resistance L
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fatigue performance beyond that of the standard Dyform 8. • Accurate diameter tolerance
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• Long life, reduced lifetime costs
• Reduced stretch
• Corrosion protected core
• Recommended for multi-layer coiling
Approx. mass Minimum Breaking Force (Fmin) Torque Generated at 20% Load
Rope Axial Stiffness Metallic
Diameter at 20% Load cross section
In air EIPS / 1960 grade 2160 grade Ordinary Lang’s
mm in kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs N.m lbs/ft N.m lbs/ft mm2 in2
24 2.69 1.82 506 51.6 57.1 531 54.1 59.7 30.0 6.9 161 126 208 162 300 0.477
25.4 1 3.01 2.04 566 57.7 63.9 594 60.5 66.8 33.5 7.7 189 149 243 192 335 0.534
26 3.16 2.14 594 60.5 67.0 623 63.5 70.0 35.2 8.1 205 160 264 206 352 0.560
28 3.66 2.48 689 70.2 77.7 722 73.6 81.2 40.7 9.4 257 200 330 257 408 0.649
28.6 1 1/8 3.82 2.59 718 73.2 81.0 753 76.7 84.7 42.4 10 268 213 344 274 426 0.677
30 4.21 2.84 791 80.6 89.2 829 84.5 93.2 46.9 11 316 246 406 316 469 0.745
31.8 1 1/4 4.71 3.20 889 90.6 100 932 95.0 105 52.6 12 366 293 471 376 526 0.837
32 4.78 3.24 900 91.7 101 944 96.2 106 53.2 12 383 298 493 384 533 0.848
34 5.40 3.65 1010 102 115 1060 108 120 60.2 14 460 358 591 460 602 0.957
34.9 1 3/8 5.69 3.85 1064 109 121 1116 114 126 63.4 15 485 387 623 498 634 1.01
36 6.06 4.10 1130 115 128 1190 121 134 67.5 16 546 425 702 546 675 1.07
38 6.75 4.56 1260 128 143 1330 135 150 75.1 17 642 500 826 642 752 1.20
38.1 1 1/2 6.79 4.59 1266 129 144 1337 136 150 75.4 17 645 504 830 647 756 1.20
40 7.48 5.06 1400 142 159 1470 149 166 83.3 19 749 583 963 749 833 1.32
42 8.25 5.58 1550 158 175 1620 165 183 91.8 21 867 675 1110 867 918 1.46
44 9.05 6.12 1700 173 192 1780 181 201 100 23 997 776 1280 997 1000 1.60
46 9.90 6.69 1860 189 210 1950 198 219 110 25 1140 886 1460 1139 1100 1.75
48 10.69 7.28 2020 205 228 2120 216 239 119 28 1290 1007 1660 1295 1190 1.91
50 11.60 7.90 2190 223 248 2300 234 259 130 30 1460 1138 1880 1463 1300 2.07
Larger sizes are available on request. Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

CRANE ROPES
Dyform 8 MAX

The Bridon Endurance brand - High quality performance wire • Superior crush resistance
ropes for the lifting industry. • Better fatigue life
• Excellent service life
Our world leading manufacturing capabilities are accompanied • Lower downtime
by a high level of quality assurance and in-house expertise in • Recommended multi-layer spooling L
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research and development and design engineering.
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Minimum Breaking Force

Diameter Nominal length mass
MAX
mm inch kg/m lbs/ft kN Tons (short) Tons (metric)
24.0 2.88 1.94 544 61.1 55.5

1 3.23 2.17 610 68.6 62.2
26.0 3.38 2.27 639 71.8 65.2
28.0 3.92 2.64 741 83.3 75.6
1 1/8 4.09 2.75 773 86.9 78.8
30.0 4.50 3.03 851 95.7 86.8
1 1/4 5.04 3.39 968 109 98.7
32.0 5.12 3.44 968 109 98.7
This table is for guidance purposes only with no guarantee or warranty (express or implied) as to its accuracy. The products described may be subject to change without notice, and should not be relied
on without further advice from Bridon.

HydraPlus
High Performance Ropes Benefits:

HydraPlus, the next generation of precision engineered • Tailored lubrication package
multi-stand ropes deliver exceptional low rotation performance • Engineered low rotation
and provide the highest strength to diameter ratio within the • High strength
Hydra range. • Reduced elongation
• Accurate diameter tolerance L
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Ideal for the large capacity multi-layer winching arrangements • Superior crush resistance S
typical to sophisticated offshore heavy-lift cranes, the robust
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• Long service life
Dyform construction provides high radial stiffness and superior • Recommended for multi-layer coiling
crush resistance.
Excellent multi-layer spooling characteristics and resistance to

crushing are essential for reliable rope performance in these
applications where load is applied directly to the reeled rope
on its storage winch which can create considerable radial
forces, crushing the underlying lower layers.
The right rope lubrication is vital to reliable performance, that’s

why we tailor the lubrication applied in the manufacture of our
Hydra range to deliver optimum lubrication over a wide range
of operating temperatures including elevated temperatures
typical to heave compensation systems.
High performance offshore heavy-lift and subsea deployment

ropes from Bridon, a brand proven in the most demanding
global Oil & Gas applications.

CRANE ROPES
HydraPlus
Torque generated
Approximate mass @20% load
Rope Axial stiffness Metallic
diameter Minimum breaking force (Fmin) @20% load cross section
In air Submerged Lang’s lay
mm kg/m kg/m kN Tonnes MN N.m mm2
50 12.5 11.1 2296 234 161 689 1399

52 13.5 11.9 2482 253 174 774 1514
54 14.6 12.9 2678 273 188 868 1632
56 15.5 13.7 2845 290 199 956 1730
58 16.8 14.9 3021 308 216 1051 1880
60 18.0 15.9 3237 330 232 1165 2015
62 19.3 17.1 3463 353 247 1288 2152
63.5 20.2 17.9 3639 371 260 1387 2257
66 21.8 19.3 3924 400 280 1554 2438
72 26.0 23.0 4621 471 334 1996 2902
76 28.9 25.6 5150 525 372 2349 3233
82.6 33.2 29.4 5808 592 426 2878 3708
88.9 38.4 34.0 6661 679 494 3553 4295
90 39.4 34.9 6818 695 506 3682 4402
96 44.8 39.6 7760 791 576 4470 5009
100 48.6 43.0 8339 850 625 5003 5435
102 50.6 44.8 8731 890 650 5343 5655
109 57.7 51.0 9810 1000 743 6416 6457
115 64.2 56.8 10693 1090 827 7378 7187
121 71.2 63.0 11821 1205 915 8582 7957
128 79.6 70.4 13244 1350 1024 10171 8905
132 84.7 74.9 14028 1430 1089 11110 9470
135 88.6 78.4 15009 1530 1139 12158 9905
138 92.6 81.9 15304 1560 1190 12671 10350
142 98.4 87.1 16187 1650 1264 13791 10990
148 106.9 94.6 17658 1800 1373 15680 11940
152 112.8 99.8 18786 1915 1448 17133 12593
160 124.9 110.5 20307 2070 1605 19494 13953
170 141.0 124.8 22906 2335 1811 23364 15752
180 158.1 139.9 25702 2620 2031 27758 17660
>180 Please contact Bridon for further details


Anchor Lines
& Rig Tethers

ANCHOR LINES & RIG TETHERS
Product selection
Anchor Lines Rig Tethers
Diamond Blue Superline Polyester

Benefits Benefits
Combines strength & flexibility High strength efficiency
Good fatigue resistance Balanced construction
Premium Quality Protective braided jacket
Abrasion & wear resistant Long service life
Long service life, reduced down time Low maintenance
Corrosion resistant Easy handling
Dyform DB2K Superline Steelite / Steelite Extra

Benefits Benefits
Enhanced strength to diameter ratio Enhanced strength to diameter ratio
Premium Quality Balanced construction
Abrasion & wear resistant Protective braided jacket
Long service life, reduced down time Light weight
Improved diameter tolerance Long service life
Corrosion resistant Low maintenance
Superior Crush resistance Easy handling

Diamond Blue
High Strength Anchor Lines Benefits:

Bridon’s high-strength steel anchor line products are robust • Combines strength & flexibility
and offer excellent abrasion and fatigue resistance to • Good fatigue resistance
optimise performance on winches and sheaves. • Premium Quality
• Abrasion & wear resistant
A proprietary lubrication medium provides corrosion • Long service life, reduced down time L
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resistance with the additional protection of a drawn • Corrosion resistant
S
galvanised finish.
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Premium quality Anchor lines for demanding Oil & Gas

applications, Bridon the benchmark for reliability

Diamond Blue
Minimum Breaking Torque Generated
Nominal rope length mass (M) Nominal metallic
Rope Force (Fmin) at 20% Load
Axial Stiffness
cross-sectional
In air (M) Submerged 1960 grade Ordinary Lay area (A)
mm in kg/m lbs/ft kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs kN.m lbs/ft mm2 in2
52 11.7 7.86 10.2 6.84 2231 227 251 140 31 1.51 1112 1338 2.074
54 2.1/8 12.6 8.48 11.0 7.38 2406 245 270 151 33 1.69 1245 1443 2.236
56 13.6 9.12 11.8 7.93 2587 264 291 163 36 1.88 1389 1552 2.405
57.2 2.1/4 14.2 9.51 12.3 8.28 2699 275 303 170 37 2.01 1480 1619 2.509
60 15.6 10.5 13.6 9.11 2970 303 334 187 41 2.32 1708 1781 2.761
60.3 2 3/8 15.7 10.6 13.7 9.20 3000 306 337 189 42 2.35 1734 1799 2.789
63.5 2 1/2 17.5 11.7 15.2 10.2 3326 339 374 209 46 2.75 2025 1995 3.093
64 17.7 11.9 15.4 10.4 3379 344 380 213 47 2.81 2073 2027 3.141
66.7 2 5/8 19.3 12.9 16.8 11.3 3670 374 413 231 51 3.18 2347 2201 3.412
68 20.0 13.4 17.4 11.7 3815 389 429 240 53 3.37 2487 2288 3.546
69.9 2 3/4 21.2 14.2 18.4 12.4 4031 411 453 254 56 3.66 2701 2418 3.747
72 22.4 15.1 19.5 13.1 4277 436 481 269 59 4.00 2952 2565 3.976
76 25.0 16.8 21.8 14.6 4765 486 536 300 66 4.71 3471 2858 4.430
76.2 3 25.1 16.9 21.9 14.7 4790 488 538 302 67 4.75 3499 2873 4.453
80 27.7 18.6 24.1 16.2 5280 538 593 333 73 5.49 4049 3167 4.908
82.6 3 1/4 29.5 19.8 25.7 17.3 5629 574 633 354 78 6.04 4457 3376 5.233
84 30.6 20.5 26.6 17.8 5821 593 654 367 81 6.36 4687 3491 5.412
88 33.5 22.5 29.2 19.6 6389 651 718 402 89 7.31 5389 3832 5.939
88.9 3 1/2 34.2 23.0 29.8 20.0 6520 665 733 411 91 7.54 5556 3911 6.061
92 36.6 24.6 31.9 21.4 6559 669 737 440 97 7.85 5785 4188 6.491
95.3 3 3/4 39.3 26.4 34.2 23.0 7038 717 791 472 104 8.72 6430 4494 6.965
96 39.9 26.8 34.7 23.3 7142 728 803 479 106 8.91 6573 4560 7.068
100 43.3 29.1 37.7 25.3 7750 790 871 520 115 10.1 7429 4948 7.669
101.6 4 44.7 30.0 38.9 26.1 8000 815 899 536 118 10.6 7791 5108 7.917
108 4 1/4 50.5 33.9 43.9 29.5 8306 847 934 606 134 11.7 8598 5771 8.946
114.3 4 1/2 56.6 38.0 49.2 33.0 9303 948 1046 679 150 13.8 10193 6464 10.020
120.7 4 3/4 63.1 42.4 54.9 36.8 10374 1057 1166 757 167 16.3 12003 7208 11.173
127 5 69.8 46.9 60.8 40.8 11485 1171 1291 838 185 19.0 13982 7981 12.370


Dyform DB2K
High Strength Anchor Lines Benefits:

Dyform DB2K offers enhanced strength to diameter ratio • Enhanced strength to diameter ratio
enabling optimum utilisation of limited volume winch • Premium Quality
arrangements. • Abrasion & wear resistant
• Long service life, reduced down time
Increased surface area of Dyformed strands improves stress • Improved diameter tolerance L
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distribution enabling superior crush & abrasion resistance. • Corrosion resistant
S
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• Superior Crush resistance
Premium quality anchor lines from Bridon, a brand proven in
the most demanding global Oil & Gas applications.

Dyform DB2K
Minimum Breaking Torque Generated
Nominal rope length mass (M) Nominal metallic
Rope Force (Fmin) Axial Stiffness at 20% Load
cross-sectional
In air (M) Submerged 1960 grade Ordinary area (A)
mm in kg/m lbs/ft kg/m lbs/ft kN Tonnes Tons MN Mlbs kN.m lbs/ft mm2 in2
52 12.2 8.22 10.7 7.2 2396 244 269 146 32 1.62 1194 1402 2.173
54 2.1/8 13.2 8.87 11.5 7.7 2583 263 290 157 35 1.81 1337 1512 2.343
56 14.2 9.54 12.4 8.3 2778 283 312 169 37 2.02 1491 1626 2.520
57.2 2.1/4 14.8 10.0 12.9 8.7 2899 295 326 176 39 2.16 1589 1696 2.629
60 16.3 10.9 14.2 9.5 3189 325 358 194 43 2.49 1834 1866 2.893
60.3 2 3/8 16.5 11.1 14.3 9.6 3221 328 362 196 43 2.53 1862 1885 2.922
63.5 2 1/2 18.3 12.3 15.9 10.7 3572 364 402 217 48 2.95 2174 2090 3.240
64 18.6 12.5 16.1 10.8 3629 370 408 221 49 3.02 2226 2123 3.291
66.7 2 5/8 20.2 13.5 17.5 11.8 3941 402 443 240 53 3.42 2520 2306 3.575
68 20.9 14.1 18.2 12.2 4096 418 460 249 55 3.62 2670 2397 3.715
69.9 2 3/4 22.1 14.9 19.3 12.9 4329 441 487 263 58 3.93 2900 2533 3.926
72 23.5 15.8 20.4 13.7 4593 468 516 279 62 4.30 3170 2687 4.165
76 26.2 17.6 22.8 15.3 5117 522 575 311 69 5.06 3728 2994 4.641
76.2 3 26.3 17.7 22.9 15.4 5144 524 578 313 69 5.10 3757 3010 4.666
80 29.0 19.5 25.2 16.9 5670 578 637 345 76 5.90 4348 3318 5.143
82.6 3 1/4 30.9 20.8 26.9 18.1 6044 616 679 368 81 6.49 4786 3537 5.482
84 32.0 21.5 27.8 18.7 6251 637 703 380 84 6.83 5033 3658 5.670
88 35.1 23.6 30.5 20.5 6861 699 771 418 92 7.85 5787 4014 6.222
88.9 3 1/2 35.8 24.0 31.1 20.9 7002 714 787 426 94 8.09 5967 4097 6.350
92 38.3 25.7 33.4 22.4 7321 746 823 456 101 8.76 6456 4388 6.801
95.3 3 3/4 41.1 27.6 35.8 24.0 7856 801 883 490 108 9.73 7176 4708 7.298
96 41.7 28.0 36.3 24.4 7971 813 896 497 110 9.95 7336 4778 7.405
100 45.3 30.4 39.4 26.5 8430 859 948 539 119 11.0 8081 5184 8.035
101.6 4 46.8 31.4 40.7 27.3 8702 887 978 557 123 11.5 8475 5351 8.294


Superline Polyester
Fibre Tethers Benefits:

Bridon Superline Polyester (MODU) provides a lightweight • High strength efficiency
synthetic tether for MODU’s. • Balanced construction
• Protective braided jacket
A thicker construction of the braided jacket provides • Long service life
enhanced protection and improves handling performance. • Low maintenance L
UA I T
Y
• Easy handling
High performance synthetic tethers for critical Oil & Gas S
D
SURE
applications, Bridon the benchmark for reliability.

Superline Polyester
Approximate Mass
Nominal Post installation Intermediate Storm
MBL
Diameter Drift Stiffness Stiffness Stiffness
In Air Submerged
in mm kN kips kg/m lbs/ft kg/m lb/ft MN 103 kips MN 103 kips MN 103 kips
5 5/16 135 3924 882 11.4 7.7 2.9 1.9 51.0 11.5 105.9 23.8 109.9 24.7
5 13/16 147 4905 1102 13.6 9.1 3.4 2.3 63.8 14.3 132.4 29.8 137.3 30.9
6 1/4 158 6180 1389 15.8 10.6 4.0 2.7 80.3 18.1 166.9 37.5 173.0 38.9
6 5/8 169 6965 1565 18.1 12.2 4.5 3.1 90.5 20.3 188.1 42.3 195.0 43.8
7 178 7848 1764 20.2 13.6 5.1 3.4 102.0 22.9 211.9 47.6 219.7 49.4
7 5/16 186 8829 1984 22.1 14.9 5.5 3.7 114.8 25.8 238.4 53.6 247.2 55.6
7 15/16 194 9810 2205 24.1 16.2 6.0 4.1 127.5 28.7 264.9 59.5 274.7 61.7


Superline Steelite / Steelite Extra
Fibre MODU Tethers Benefits:

Bridon Superline Steelite/Steelite Xtra provides a lightweight • Enhanced strength to diameter ratio
synthetic tether for MODU’s. • Balanced construction
• Protective braided jacket
A thicker construction of the braided jacket provides • Light weight
enhanced protection and improves handling performance. • Long service life L
UA I T
Y
• Low maintenance
High performance synthetic tethers for critical Oil & Gas S
D
SURE
• Easy handling
applications, Bridon the benchmark for reliability.
Material: Dyneema®, high modulus

polyethylene
Construction: Superline
Colour: Superline - White
Markers: Blue and lime - Steelite
Blue and pink - Steelite Xtra
Relative Density: 0.97 to 1.15 depending on
diameter and jacket material
(Check with sales office for
Maximum continuous
specific details)
• Worked Superline
• New Superline
working temperature: 65˚C

Torque Properties: Torque Balanced
Shrinkage (Cold Water): 0%
Water Uptake: Low
UV Resistance: Very Good
Abrasion Resistance: Excellent

Superline Steelite / Steelite Extra

Nominal Mass Steelite Steelite Xtra
Nominal Diameter Rope Circumference
In Air Minimum breaking force (F min) Minimum breaking force (F min)
mm in mm in kg/m lb/ft kN Tonnes Tons kN Tonnes Tons
28 1 1/8 88 3 1/2 0.46 0.31 466 47.5 52.3 608 62.0 68.3
30 1 7/32 94 3 3/4 0.48 0.32 503 51.3 56.5 657 67.0 73.8
32 1 5/16 101 4 0.67 0.45 593 60.4 66.6 687 70.0 77.1
34 1 13/32 107 4 1/4 0.73 0.49 674 68.7 75.7 814 83.0 91.5
36 1 1/2 113 4 1/2 0.77 0.52 722 73.6 81.1 912 93.0 102
40 1 5/8 126 5 0.87 0.59 883 90.0 99.2 1109 113 125
44 1 3/4 138 5 1/2 1.04 0.70 1050 107 118 1315 134 148
48 2 151 6 1.38 0.93 1236 126 139 1609 164 181
52 2 1/8 163 6 1/2 1.73 1.16 1442 147 162 1903 194 214
56 2 1/4 176 7 1.90 1.28 1658 169 186 2237 228 251
60 2 1/2 188 7 1/2 2.08 1.40 1893 193 213 2570 262 289
64 2 5/8 201 8 2.45 1.65 2384 243 268 3012 307 338
68 2 13/16 214 8 1/2 2.66 1.79 2639 269 296 3365 343 378
72 3 226 9 2.85 1.92 2963 302 333 3718 379 418
76 3 1/16 239 9 1/2 3.16 2.12 3335 340 375 4189 427 471
80 3 1/8 251 10 3.34 2.24 3659 373 411 4473 456 503
88 3 1/2 276 11 4.24 2.85 4444 453 499 5278 538 593
96 3 3/4 302 12 4.92 3.31 5229 533 587 6131 625 689
104 4 1/8 327 13 6.01 4.04 6141 626 690 7289 743 819
112 4 3/8 352 14 7.01 4.71 7191 733 808 8152 831 916
120 4 3/4 377 15 9.18 6.17 8231 839 925 9349 953 1050


The Hydra Plus product range offers the next generation of precision engineered
multi-strand ropes designed to deliver exceptional low rotation performance
for specialist deepwater deployment equipment.
Optimised high strength to diameter ratio

Tailored lubrication package
Engineered rotation characteristics
Excellent crush resistance
Performance to support optimum service life
Precision engineered ultra

deep water rope solutions

NATIONAL
HONG KONG
ACCREDITATION
OF CERTIFICATION
BODIES
Phone: +852 240 11 166

Email: sales@bridon.com.hk
Bridon’s products are manufactured under
CHINA
controls that conform to quality management
Phone: +86 571 8581 8780
system ISO 9001
Email: sales@bridonhangzhou.com
INDONESIA Bridon operates environmental management

Phone: +62 21 883 1566 systems which, where required by legislation or
risk, comply with the requirements of EN ISO
Email: sales@bridon.co.id
14001:2004 and are assessed and registered by
SINGAPORE accredited certification bodies.
Phone: +65 6546 4611
Email: bluestrand@bridon.com.sg Before using any products contained within
this brochure read, understand and follow the
AUSTRALIA guidance given in ISO 4309:2004 Cranes -
Phone: +61 418 884 522 Wire Ropes - Care, Maintenance, Installation,
Email: salesaustralia@bridon.com Examination and Discard.
NEW ZEALAND For Offshore Cranes refer to API RP 2D

Phone: +64 9 274 4299 Recommended Practice for Operation and
Email: sales@bridon.com Maintenance of Offshore Cranes.
DISCLAIMER
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, no guarantee or warranty (express or implied) is given with respect to the accuracy or completeness
of the information contained within. This publication and the products described herein may be changed or updated without notice. Any and all liability whatsoever for any loss or damage
arising, directly or indirectly, out of or in connection with the use of this publication, is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. The user must determine the suitability of the product
for their own particular purpose, either alone or in combination with other products and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith. This document is published by Bridon
International Limited in the United Kingdom. Use of this publication shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England & Wales and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction
over any dispute concerning your use of this publication.
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Offshore Oil and Gas

rope solutions Steel Wire Rope. A Complex Machine................. 12

for offshore Drilling Lines.......................................................... 20

exploration Crane Ropes......................................................... 28

Global technology leader in the manufacture of

02 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 03

For more than 100 years, Bridon has been committed

There can be no compromise on the quality of rope

It has never been so important to choose the best

Come and talk to us to ensure you have the

Your success is our success

04 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

We add to this significant investments in personnel,

The Bridon Technology centre will accelerate the development

We focus on the quality of our reputation as strongly as we

Quality control systems have been developed and implemented

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 05

With 11 manufacturing and 20 sales and distribution

06 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

An unrivalled heritage of rope technology

development from more than two centuries has seen

the company establish market leading products

globally for lifting, mooring and drilling applications.

Bridon continue to innovate and push the boundaries

of rope performance to new heights and ensure

steadfast reliability when drilling deep.

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 03

The Bridon Technology Centre (BTC) is a world leading centre

BTC accelerates Bridon’s new product development, involving

08 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 09

Bridon On-Site Services provide expert operational support to Global Support

• Equipment Hire; NDE devices, Motorised Reel

10 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

Expert support to maximise rope life

Rope record Storage &

We provide cost effective support to

Would you like to know more?

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 11

12 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

The next stage in the construction of a wire rope is to Definitions, designations

22 6xK36WS -IWRC 1960 U sZ

22 mm Nominal rope diameter

36 Strand construction (1-7-7+7-14)

WS Strand format (Warrington seale)

IWRC Core FC, NFC, SFC, SPC, WC,WSC, IWRC,

1960 Rope grade 1960N/sq.mm(1770,1960, 2160, etc)

U Surface finish of wire (U uncoated, A or B galvanised

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 13

7-wires (1-6) Seale 19S(1-9-9) Filler 25F(1-6-6F-12) Warrington Seale

6 Stranded Rope Constructions

6x7 6x19S 6x25F 6x36WS

Steel Wire Rope Constructions

Single Layer Multi-layer Parallel closed

14 Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

When loaded, steel wire ropes will generate; Single Layer

“Turn” exhibited if one end is unrestrained

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration 15

Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs

Note: Tonnes = 1000kg Tons = 2000lbs