11 Reasons to Replace Wire with Synthetic Ropes in Drill Rigs and Drilling Applications

7th Jan 2020

11 Reasons to Replace Wire with Synthetic Ropes in Drill Rigs and Drilling Applications

What are the advantages of replacing wire with Synthetic Ropes in Drilling Rigs? We will go all into it in this blog!

First of all, why go with Synthetic rope?  The most commonly known rope is nylon rope, however these have a lot of stretch to them and are 10-15% weaker when they absorb water, so they are not a good option for drilling rigs. Synthetic rope, on the other hand, is created by braiding together different synthetic fibers. They use "man-made" fibers like nylon, polyester, and polypropyleneor high performance fibers such as high modulus polyethylene (HMPE).

Synthetic ropes are used for many different purposes including mining, construction, fishing, and as mooring ropes for ocean liners. Here are some reasons you should replace your wires with synthetic rope for drilling applications:

1. AmSteel®-Blue is lighter that wire - we are talking 21.8 lbs versus 185 lbs for 100 feet

2. Am-Steel®-Blue is stronger - wire can hold 89,800 lbs MBS whereas Am-Steel®-Blue can hold 98,100 lbs

3. Am-Steel®-Blue is easily spliced in the field

4. Am-Steel®-Blue has extremely low stretch and torque free

5. Am-Steel®-Blue is safer than wire - synthetic rope does not splinter or cut hands

6. There is a reduced risk of injury with Am-Steel®-Blue due to snap-back - a snapped synthetic rope does not injure like snapped wire

7. Am-Steel®-Blue saves money - it is a lower up front cost and shipping cost

8. Synthetic rope is great in extreme weather conditions

9. Am-Steel®-Blue rolls up nicely on a drum, whereas wire twists can cross on a drum

10. Synthetic is UV stabilized and non-rotational

11. Am-Steel®-Blue has a long service life

Samson is a leader in high-modulus synthetic ropes used to replace wire. If you are interested in Samson Am-Steel®-Blue, we are a rope distributor for Samson Industrial!

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