Applied Fiber Manufacturing provides Spectra line and Spectra cord and improves its strength through advanced termination end fitting technologies and line assembly technologies.

Spectra line has one of the highest strength to weight ratios of the performance fiber lines available, and can be up to 10X lighter than an equivalent strength steel cable. Spectra fiber is made from a High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) that carries exceptional properties in relation to high strength, low stretch, low weight, and low friction. It has good UV and chemical resistance as well. HMPE fiber is also considered the lightest of the high strength / high modulus fibers, and will float in water.

Spectra line often is manufactured in a braided construction and is also available in a parallel or cable laid fiber construction that includes some form of extrusion or outer protection. The use or application will drive the required construction. Spectra fiber is available in two primary grades based on performance; Spectra 900 for medium strength / medium modulus applications, and Spectra 1000 for high strength / high modulus applications.

Termination of high modulus fiber like Spectra line has long been a great challenge faced by many engineers as the line will often fail at the termination because of the poor efficiency of the termination method. Because the fiber is so slick, a common knot or hard end connection typically reduces the lines strength by over 50% and experiences continual slipping. When used in tension, lines, cables and cords are only as strong as their end connection. Applied Fiber provides a highly efficient means to terminate Spectra line and Spectra cords to produce finished assemblies that are unparalleled, providing exceptional connection versatility and reliability.

Applied Fiber utilizes patented technologies to apply end fittings or terminations to Spectra line and cord as well as other high modulus fibers in a tightly controlled manufacturing environment producing consistent and predictable results that are tested and measured.

Applied Fiber provides its customers precision cut to length and terminated Spectra line and cord assemblies that can simply drop into their own products. Applied Fiber provides engineered cable and termination solutions for its customers worldwide. Honeywell Inc, the manufacturer of Spectra fiber, recognizes the technology to maximize strength efficiency of its fiber in a line or cable application and recommends Applied Fiber as a termination and assembly expert.

Contact Applied Fiber to discuss your application and Applied Fiber can recommend the most suitable line and termination combination for your tension solution requirements.

Spectra is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc.