D-Tract: HMPE Synthetic Winch Rope for 4×4 and Off-Road Use

D-Tract is a 12-strand HMPE winch rope with a protective impregnated coating, available in 9–16mm diameter with minimum breaking loads from 6,800 kg (9mm) to 16,200 kg (16mm) on spliced terminations. Manufactured with an increased fibre count to achieve break loads equivalent to a certified Dyneema® construction. Made to order in grey as standard, with custom lengths and finished assemblies available. Dyneema® SK75 is available on request for applications requiring certified Dyneema® fibre.

The pitch of the 12-strand braid has been optimised specifically for winching applications. A tighter braid pitch reduces the gap between strands, restricting ingress of dirt, grit and mud into the core of the rope. In off-road and recovery use, dirt embedded in an open-pitch braid acts as an abrasive between strands under load cycling, accelerating internal wear and reducing service life. D-Tract’s optimised pitch and protective coating together extend working life in muddy and high-contamination environments. The construction is torsionally stable under load, preventing the twist-and-kink behaviour that affects standard winch rope when tension is applied and released rapidly through a recovery sequence.

At a fraction of the weight of steel wire at equivalent break load, D-Tract eliminates the snap-back hazard associated with steel wire drum winch lines. Made to order. Custom spliced assemblies available on enquiry.