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GeoYacht - Ropes for recreational marine
GeoYacht - Ropes for recreational marine
The company, founded in 1824 by Captain Georg Gleistein, has evolved from producing simple ropes to offering a wide range of specialized products for the marine industry, including running rigging, halyards, mooring lines, and high-tech niche products designed to enhance yacht performance and safety.
- Dinghy: Ropes enhance the sailing experience by providing direct contact with the elements.
- Racing: Designed for regatta sailing, these ropes withstand heavy squalls and require endurance and skill.
- Cruising: Focuses on stress-free sailing, allowing sailors to enjoy nature.
- Classics: Ropes maintain the traditional maritime culture and charm of classic vessels.
- Motor Yacht: Products facilitate easy casting off and exploration of new destinations.
- Super Yacht: High-end ropes for super yachts, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship.
The document includes detailed technical data, diagrams, and tables for various rope applications, such as sheets, halyards, and control lines, along with load-elongation curves simulating real-world conditions.
Gleistein offers comprehensive services, including individual consultation, splicing services, and professional end terminations, ensuring optimal performance and safety of ropes.
Sections on rope facts, fibre properties, impregnations, coatings, and safety information provide a thorough understanding of the materials and technologies used in rope production.
The document provides detailed specifications and recommendations for various high-performance ropes used in sailing, focusing on their construction, performance characteristics, and ideal applications. Ropes like MegaTwin®, DynaOne®, and TaperTwin offer benefits such as low elongation, high strength, and abrasion resistance.
- MegaTwin®: Features a 12-strand Dyneema® SK78 core with a polyester cover, offering low elongation and high abrasion resistance, ideal for halyards, sheets, and downhauls.
- DynaOne®: Made from 100% Dyneema® SK78, lightweight yet strong, buoyant, and offers excellent UV protection.
- TaperTwin: Designed for racing performance, features a Dyneema® SK78 core with a polyester cover, optimized for minimal weight and high strength, suitable for sheets and halyards on dinghy and regatta yachts.
Tables list the diameter, weight per 100 meters, spliced break load, and linear break load for each rope type, following the DIN EN ISO 2307 standard.
Elongation at 10% of breaking load varies among ropes, with load-elongation curves illustrating performance under stress.
Each rope is recommended for specific applications based on its properties, such as MegaTwin® for universal use in cruising yachts and DynaOne® for wire rope replacement capabilities.
The document emphasizes advanced construction and material technology in ropes, offering sailors options that combine strength, flexibility, and durability for various maritime applications.
Details on ropes made from Dyneema® SK78 and SK75 highlight their lightweight, buoyant nature, and high strength-to-weight ratio, with Geothane coating for enhanced abrasion and weather resistance.
Technical data tables list specifications according to DIN EN ISO 2307 standards, with load-elongation curves illustrating performance under stress.
Recommendations for market applications suggest using these ropes in sailing and mooring due to their flexibility, durability, and ease of handling.
Comparison of Dyneema® with other fibers shows its unmatched strength, low creep, and long service life, with benefits of spun-dyed Dyneema® fibers retaining color depth under sunlight and abrasion.
Guidelines emphasize using stretchy, abrasion-resistant ropes to absorb shocks from wind and waves, ensuring mooring setup longevity.
- Mooring Line Characteristics: Flexible mooring lines absorb forces from wind and waves, ensuring comfort and protecting boat fittings.
- Handling and Durability: Supple, kink-free lines enhance handling and ease of release, with abrasion resistance crucial for longevity.
- Length Recommendations: Mooring lines should be equal to the ship's length, while spring lines should be 1.5 times the ship's length.
- Rope Diameter Guidelines: Vessel length is a key reference for sizing mooring lines, with larger vessels requiring specialist advice.
- Material and Construction: Various materials like HT Polyester and Polyamide offer unique benefits such as high break load, balanced elongation, and excellent abrasion resistance.
- Load-Elongation Curves: Different materials exhibit varying elongation at specific loads, with used lines tested under simulated conditions.
- Specific Product Features: Products like GeoSquare and GeoTwin offer advantages such as thermal stability, UV resistance, and water repellency.
- Material Selection: Choose materials based on specific needs such as elasticity, abrasion resistance, and environmental conditions.
- Maintenance: Regular inspection and protection of stress points can extend the service life of mooring lines.
- Compliance: For super yachts, adhere to classification requirements for mooring line specifications.
The MegaCoverSystem is designed to protect ropes optimized for low weight or subjected to extreme stresses, with high-quality covers applied to enhance technical properties and increase lifespan.
The MegaCoverSystem covers are 40-strand braid tubes with an inner mouse line for easy feeding of ropes and cores, available for ropes and cores ranging from 6 to 28 mm in diameter.
The MegaCoverSystem offers various high-performance covers, providing different levels of grip, heat resistance, and abrasion resistance.
Gleistein offers a range of splicing tools suitable for all their ropes, including fids and pushers for different diameters, and the D-Splicer for cords and ropes under 6 mm.
The document outlines four rope constructions used in water sports and discusses two classes of raw materials: high modulus fibers like Dyneema® and high-strength fibers like polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene.
Highlights advanced technologies such as high-tenacity double-braid ropes, high modulus double-braid ropes, and high modulus round plait ropes.
Gleistein uses a woolly intermediate cover to reduce friction between the core and cover, preventing core slippage.
Developments include CUP, a textile halyard with increased braid length to eliminate constructional stretch, and heat-set ropes for improved breaking load and material efficiency.
Different applications require different properties such as stretch, buoyancy, and durability, with optimized products for specific tasks.
Gleistein provides specific splicing techniques to maximize the potential of their ropes.
Key terms include break load, elongation, and creep, with measurements given in cN, daN, and kN.
Materials like polyamide, polyester, and polypropylene are used for their elasticity, resistance, and low moisture absorption.
- Aramid: Known for high heat resistance, strength, and elastic modulus.
- LCP: Strong fibers with high chemical resistance and low moisture absorption.
- HMPE: Lightweight, floats on water, high strength, and resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV, and chemicals.
- PBO: High strength and elastic modulus, burns only in high oxygen environments.
- Geogard Marine Finish: Increases tenacity and abrasion resistance, water-resistant.
- Geolan: Improves abrasion resistance for GeoProp ropes.
- Geothane: PU dispersion coating for abrasion resistance and UV protection.
- Geothane HD: Enhances break strength and abrasion resistance.
- Geophob: Minimizes water absorption.
- Geoflex: Extends rope longevity under alternating bends.
- PU Elastomer Coating: Forms a protective, waterproof layer around ropes.
Includes data on tenacity, elongation at break, specific gravity, modulus, melting point, resistance to heat, UV, alkalis, acids, petroleum products, creep, and knot strength for various materials.
Gleistein Ropes offers tensile testing machines for determining break load and elongation of materials and ropes, with additional services like UV resistance testing and zinc coating measurement.
- Ensure ropes are in good condition before use.
- Do not exceed 1/5 of the rope's break strength.
- Avoid sharp edges, high temperatures, and chemical exposure.
- Regular inspections are recommended to detect damage from wear, abrasion, overload, chemical exposure, and heat.
Specifications and Procedures:
- Inspect ropes regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Rope bends should match the material's characteristics, and avoid dragging ropes over sharp edges.
- Protect ropes from heat, sunlight, and chemical contamination.
- Prevent excessive twisting in ropes to avoid strand distortion and strength loss.
- Store ropes in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas.
- External wear can flatten strands and sever yarns.
- Local abrasion from sharp edges can cause serious strength loss.
- Internal wear is indicated by loose strands and powdered fiber.
- Overloading may not be visible but can be detected by tensile tests.
- Chemical and heat attacks can stain or fuse rope sections.
- Rope strength can decrease by up to 30% annually due to exposure.
- Examine 300 mm sections of rope, turning to reveal all sides.
- Remove damaged sections and use short butt splices.
- Adjust loose thimbles and ensure all splices are properly served or taped.
- Never dry ropes with heat; store them in cool, dry places.
- Never stand in rope loops or near ropes under strain.
- Use stoppers on the double and avoid rope abuse.
- Various manufacturers and suppliers are listed with contact details for further assistance.
Catalog excerpts
GeoYacht Seile fur den Wassersport Ropes for recreational marine Gleistein Ropes
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Als Kapitän Georg Gleistein 1824 eine Seilerei in Bre- When Captain Georg Gleistein founded our rope making men-Nord gründete, waren Seile einfach Seile. Heute company in Bremen in 1824, ropes were simply ropes. umfasst unser Produktionsprogramm tausende unter- Nowadays things are different and we produce several schiedliche Produkte. Seile, die Ihr Schiff in Bewegung thousand different products – ropes that support your bringen ebenso wie Seile, die ihm festen Halt geben: yacht and really get it moving: Running rigging that Laufendes Gut, das die Energie des Windes in kräfti- effectively transfers...
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Inhalt Contents Fur jeden das Richtige: Von der Anwendung zum Seil The right choice: From your boat to the right rope Alle Produkte, alle Informationen 18 All products, all information Schoten und Fallen 20 Mooring Lines Ready-to-use products Rope solutions for sailmakers Service: Wissenswertes rund ums Seil Service: Everything you need to know about ropes Brief rope facts SpleiBservice . 108 Splicing service Technische Begriffserklarung 110 Fibre facts Impragnierungen und Beschichtungen 115 Impregnations and coatings Technische Daten Chemiefasern 117 Gleistein Ropes testing...
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100% Einsatz, 100% Erlebnis: In einem kleinen Boot erleben Sie die Faszination Segeln unmittelbar, sind in Kontakt mit Wellen und Gischt und haben den Wind formlich in der eigenen Hand! 100% effort, 100% adventure! In direct contact with the waves and spray, a small boat lets you experience the fascination of sailing with amazing immediacy. You literally have the wind in your hands! Rope application Fallen / Halyards
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Rope application Technische Daten Seite / Technical data on page Fallen / Halyards Reefing line Gennaker / Spinnaker Schwere Boen zerren an den Segeln, das Vor-schiff taucht durch die aufgewuhlte See, Wasser schlagt ins Gesicht: Regattasegeln ist ein Knochenjob, der maximale Erfahrung, Ausdauer und Leistungsfahigkeit fordert. Heavy squalls tear at the sails, the bow plunges into the turbulent sea and water hits you in the face: regatta sailing is a tough sport, demanding maximum experience, endurance and ability. Alex Thomson Racing (HUGO BOSS) © Cleo Barnham
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Rope application Technische Daten Seite / Technical data on page Fallen / Halyards
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Holzerne Masten und Spieren, liebevoll restaurierte Deckshauser, bronzene Winschen und alte Dampfersteven: Ihr Herz schlagt fur das klassische Schiff, dessen gesamte Erschei-nung die maritime Kultur und den Charme vergangener Epochen bewahrt. Rope application Technische Daten Seite / Technical data on page Fallen / Halyards * Auf Anfrage in klassischen Farbstellungen erhaltlich * Available in classic colours upon request Hempex Classics Gorch Fock ©Jan Rathke
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acher Festm te 50 ab Sei lines ooring M age 50 rom p f Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Simply cast off and make way. Set course for discovery – to islands and estuaries, to solitary bays with ideal anchorages, romantically located marinas or interesting ports. photo: Peter Neumann © YPScollection Einfach losmachen und Fahrt aufnehmen. Auf Entdeckungskurs gehen. Zu Inseln und Flussmündungen, zu einsamen Buchten mit idealen Ankerplätzen, romantisch gelegenen Marinas oder interessanten Häfen.
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atalog ater K Separ lich! erhält gue catalo ated Dedic ble! availa Super Yacht Super Yacht Breathtaking designs, finest materials, splendid craftsmanship – every super yacht is uniquely individual with only the best equipment being good enough. Elfje, Royal Huisman, 2015, photo: Cory Silken Atemberaubende Designs, edelste Materialen, sorgfältigste Verarbeitung – jede Superyacht ist ein individuelles Einzelstück und bei ihrer Ausstattung kommt nur das Beste in Frage.
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Alle Produkte All products 21 Schoten & Fallen Sheets & halyards Festmacher Mooring lines Mehrzweckleinen, Schnüre & Konfektionierte Produkte Multipurpose lines, cords & Customised products designed by beiderbeck designs – Yachtfoto © Dijana Nukic Segelmacher-Katalog High-end rigging equipment Zubehör Accessories
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Schoten und Fallen Sheets and halyards J/70 GRÜN Sailing Team © Sven Jürgensen MegaTwin® Dyneema®
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Großschot Main Halyard Gennaker-Fall Gennaker Halyard a) MegaTwin Dyneema HS b) Dyna Lite a) TaperTwin b) Dyna Lite Kraft-Dehnungsdiagramme gebrauchter Schoten und Fallen im Vergleich Load -elongation curves of used sheets and halyards Spibaum-Niederholer Spinpole Foreguy Dirk Topping Lift Topnant Spipole uphaul Backstag Running Backstay a) TaperTwin b) Dyna Lite DynaLite MegaTwin® Dyneema® RunnerTwin RunnerTwin noveni Spinnaker-Fall Spinnaker Halyard DynaOne® DynaOne® black TaperTwin RunnerTwin Olympic DynaOne® HS MegaTwin® Dyneema® HS a) MegaTwin Vectran b) Dyna Lite Achterstag Topmast Backstay...
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Tauwerkeinsatz in Abhangigkeit der Segelflache Sail area to rope diameter comparison chart Tabellen Schoten & Fallen / Tables sheets & halyards Seiltyp Rope type Unsere Empfehlungen wurden nach unten stehender Formel errechnet und decken sich mit den langjahrigen Erfahrungen unserer Kunden und Partner. Die Daten gelten nur als Anhaltspunkte, im Einzelfall kann es zu anderen Dimensionierungen kommen. Es gilt folgende Formel: Segelflache (m2) x Windgeschwindigkeit2 (in Knoten) x 0,021 = Kraft (in daN) x 5 = Bruchkraft des Seiles Segelflache: P X E /2 oder I x J /2 Our recommendations originate...
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Racing Performance: Handling und Grip, auch wenn's heiB wird Racing performance: Handling and grip, even when things heat up Bei RunnerTwin wird der festigkeitsoptimierte Kern aus Dyneema® durch einen extrem hitzebestandigen und griffigen Mantel mit hohem Aramid-Anteil geschutzt. So behalt die reinrassige Racing-Leine auch im hartesten Einsatz ihren textilen Charakter und bleibt immer flexibel fur erstklassige Handling-Eigenschaften. Die stumpfe Manteloberflache sorgt einerseits fur ultimativen Grip auf Winschen und in Klemmen. Andererseits garantiert sie auch ohne Zwischenmantel perfekten Kraftschluss...
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