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Hemp (manila, sisal)

Natural fibers, does not soften when heated
Biodegradable
Suitable water absorbency, high specific gravity for trawling

Hemp Standards Table

1kN=101.97kg

Size (mm)

Mass (kg/200m)

Strength (kN)

4	2.3	1.27
5	3.7	2.06
6	5.1	2.75
7	7.1	3.73
8	9.1	4.61
9	11.5	5.79
10	14.2	7.06
12	20.5	9.90
14	27.9	13.1
16	36.4	16.9
18	46.1	21.0
20	56.9	25.6
22	68.9	30.5
24	82.0	35.9
26	96.2	41.6
28	111	47.8
30	128	54.3
32	146	61.2
34	165	68.5
36	184	76.3
38	205	84.2
40	228	95.4
42	251	105
45	288	119
50	356	144
55	431	173
56	447	179
60	512	203

*Sizes up to 100mm can be manufactured

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