Using synthetic mooring tails is the most common method of decreasing loads in the mooring system. Tails are typically used with our UHMWPE rope and steel wire rope to improve mooring system in integrity by reducing mean and peak loads. When used, tails serve as an integral part of the mooring system and should not be considered a weak link with the system's design.
Product Description
After properly installing the mooring lines on the winch drum, the tails should be attached to the working end of the mooring line. This is done by cow hitch connection per MEG4 guidelines.
XLROPE®- Nylon:
Dia
Circ
Linear Density
Weight
MBL
mm
inch
Ktex
KG/100mtr
KN
Tonf
48
6
1420
142
579
59.08
52
6-1/2
1700
170
625
63.78
56
7
1970
201
770
78.57
60
7-1/2
2260
226
839
85.61
64
8
2570
257
952
97.14
72
9
3270
327
1246
127.15
80
10
4030
403
1571
160.30
88
11
4860
486
1728
176.40
96
12
5790
579
2109
215.20
Characteristics:
Cow-hitch available
Higher residual strength than parallel-core constructions
Good flex-fatigue resistance
Good shock absorption
Easy to inspect and splice
Meets MEG4 guidelines
General:
Construction: 8/12 Strands
Fiber: Nylon
Color: White
The Tail Design Break Force (TDBF) needs to be higher than the LDBF, because the tail experiences more wear in service than line.
The TDBF of tails should be 125%-130% of ship design MBL.
XLROPE®- PP & PES Mixed:
Dia
Circ
Linear Density
Weight
MBL
mm
inch
Ktex
KG/100mtr
KN
Tonf
48
6
1110
111
364
37.12
52
6-1/2
1320
132
424
43.23
56
7
1520
152
489
49.86
60
7-1/2
1750
175
558
56.90
64
8
1990
199
631
64.34
72
9
2520
252
789
80.45
80
10
3110
311
963
98.20
88
11
3750
375
1160
118.28
96
12
4470
447
1370
139.70
Characteristics:
High strength, Shock mitigation
Excellent wet strength retention, Durable in wet conditions
