Commercial Marine Product and Technical Guide SamsonRope.com

Samson Commercial Marine: More than 130 year's experience in the cordage industry built on a legacy of firsts 1878: Samson is founded in Boston, Massachusetts Spot Cord, the first braided rope with a reinforcing core for added strength, establishes Samson as a leader in technology 1957: Samson developed the first synthetic double-braided rope This patented construction produces ropes far stronger, more durable, and easier to handle than the traditional 1972: Samson installed the first synthetic single-point mooring system in the North Sea The stage is set for wire rope replacement. 1996: Samson...

THE SAMSON ADVANTAGE WHERE PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Technology Samson: An Award Winning Company Patented products and technologies developed by the most advanced R&D organization in the cordage industry. > Most advanced research and development team in the industry > Accurate, reliable product specifications based on rigorous testing and measuring > Assistance with certifications from DNV, ABS, NK, Lloyd’s, and others available > Extensive library of technical resources, case studies, and white papers 2008: Compass Industrial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement...

Samson Research and Development: Driven by better performance through advanced technology Samson’s R&D team is comprised of experts in > Chemical engineering > Mechanical engineering > Textile engineering > Materials science > Polymer science They are backed by > Modern testing equipment > Quality control standards and processes > Fabrication specialists These dedicated professionals are the leading R&D team in the industry. Samson R&D works in combination with industry partners and customers to bring together > Unique fibers > Rope constructions > Specialized coatings Research, development,...

SAMSON R & D / TESTING Precise testing for accurate results with every use All new product development and production of existing products are subject to stringent inspection, testing, and documentation. Our plants are equipped with certified testing equipment to assess the characteristics of both raw materials and finished goods. Testing capabilities include > Certified elongation and break testing of rope up to 1.1-million pounds and sample lengths of up to 50 feet > Accelerated bend fatigue testing > Wet and dry abrasion testing > Rope analysis for construction and fiber type > Extraction...

PRODUCT SELECTION

CD= Core-Dependent Double Braid PRODUCT NAME FIBER (Core/Cover) Stable Braid Super Strong Dyneema"/Dyneema'-Polyester Blend Dyneema"Polyester Blend Dyneema"Polyester Blend Dyneema"Polyester Blend Ultra Blue Polyolefin-Polyester Blend Ultra Blue Polyolefin Ultra Blue Polyolefin-Polyester Blend Ultra Blue Polyolefin-Polyester Blend Ultra Blue Polyolefin-Polyester Blend Ultra Blue Polyolefin Ultra Blue Polyolefin ROPE CLASSIFICATION Class I rope constructions consist of traditional fibers such as olefin, nylon, and polyester. Class II rope constructions consist of high modulus fibers such as Dyneemaf...

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VESSEL MOORING SamsonRope.com B-1

Replacing wire rope with Samson high-performance, lightweight synthetics adds up to significant savings in time and money Operators can expect fewer crew required on the line, shorter mooring operations, and no relubing of wire, all of which results in cost savings. Crews can look forward to working with lighter weight lines for easier handling, no fish-hooked hands, and reduced back injuries. The Samson Mooring Advantage: You Won’t Get This Anywhere Else The Samson Mooring Advantage is designed for new-builds and retrofits, and adds value with critical pre- and post-sale services, and an ongoing...

MOORING LINE MATRIX Chafe Gear/Hardware Rope Selection, Usage, and Retirement

M o o r i n g L IN E S E L E C T ION M OORING L IN E S E L E C T ION FACTORS TO CONSIDER A number of factors should be considered when selecting a Samson mooring line, such as > intended use or application, > potential abrasion issues, > surface preparation, > rope design/construction, > chafe protection, > proper installation procedures, > inspection schedule, and > retirement criteria. Samson works with you to ensure that there is a comprehensive understanding of each of these considerations to ensure a long service life and mitigate unnecessary failure. As the line is wound onto the winch,...

MOORING LINE DATA

VULCAN: A SYNTHETIC EMERGENCY TQW-QFF PENDANT product code: Emergency tow-off pendants (ETOPs), commonly referred to as "fire wires," provide a means of towing the ship away from the dock in the event of a fire. Wire rope is currently used in this application; however, the handling of these heavy wire ropes has resulted in many injuries to deckhands. Samson has developed a synthetic alternative named Vulcan, which is significantly lighter and eliminates "fish-hooks," broken wires that protrude from the wire rope that result in hand injuries. Maintenance costs are also reduced when using synthetic...

M o o r i n g P E NDANT S S a m s o n M o o r in g P e n da n t s ( Ta il s ) Efficient mooring pendants designed to reduce dynamic loads on primary mooring lines Samson recommends the use of mooring pendants with our primary high-performance mooring lines to provide elasticity in the mooring system. This elasticity provides safer operations, and protection from surging and shock loading, especially in exposed mooring berths. Pendants also provide long-term performance benefits and longer service life. KEY ASPECTS OF MOORING PENDANTS (TAILS) > CONNECTION The tails are to be connected to the primary...