DC Gard is a tightly braided cover construction of Dyneema® fiber that is spliced onto the strength member to protect it from wear and abrasion in specific areas. Designed for use in applications like tug operations, where frequent handling and use put a premium on rope protection and resistance to snagging. For vessels where frequent mooring operations are the norm, DC Gard provides maximum protection for working ropes. PATENT PENDING.
Features
- Light and flexible
- Floats
- Can be removed for rope inspection
- Cut resistant
- Superior durability
Can be removed for rope inspection, excellent choice for tug and mooring applications. DC Gard provides maximum protection for working ropes.
If operating in regions where extreme heat is an issue, contact Customer Service for information about Samson’s TC Gard made with Technora®.
| Size Designation | Fits Rope Diameter | Covers Splice Diameter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Millimeters | Inches | Millimeters | |
| Size C | 1″ – 1-1/4″ | 24 – 30mm | 9/16″ – 5/8″ | 14 – 16mm |
| Size D | 1-5/16″ – 1-3/4″ | 32 – 44mm | 3/4″ – 1″ | 18 – 24mm |
| Size E | 1-7/8″ – 2-1/2″ | 45 – 60mm | 1-1/8″ – 1-3/8″ | 28 – 34mm |
| Size F | 2-5/8″ – 3-1/8″ | 64 – 76mm | 1-1/2″ – 1-3/4″ | 36 – 44mm |
| Size G | 3-1/4″ – 4-1/4″ | 80 – 104mm | 1-7/8″ – 2-3/8″ | 45 – 57mm |
| Size H | 4-1/2″ – 5-3/4″ | 110 – 146mm | 2-1/2″ – 3-1/4″ | 60 – 80mm |
| Size I | 6″ – 6-3/4″ | 152 – 172mm | 3-1/2″ – 3-3/4″ | 86 – 92mm |
| Size J | 7″ – 7-3/4″ | 178 – 196mm | 4″ – 4-1/2″ | 96 – 110mm |
| Size K | 8″ | 204mm | 4-5/8″ – 5″ | 112 – 120mm |
| Size Designation | Fits Rope Diameter | Covers Splice Diameter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Millimeters | Inches | Millimeters | |
| Size C | 3″ – 3-3/4″ | 72 – 90mm | 1-3/4″ – 2″ | 42 – 48mm |
| Size D | 4″ – 5-1/2″ | 96 – 132mm | 2-1/4″ – 3″ | 54 – 72mm |
| Size E | 5-5/8″ – 7-1/2″ | 136 – 180mm | 3-1/2″ – 4-1/8″ | 84 – 100mm |
| Size F | 8″ – 9-1/2″ | 192 – 228mm | 4-1/2″ – 5-1/2″ | 108 – 132mm |
| Size G | 10″ – 13″ | 240 – 312mm | 5-5/8″ – 7-1/8″ | 136 – 174mm |
| Size H | 13-1/2″ – 17-1/4″ | 328 – 438mm | 7-1/2″ – 10″ | 180 – 240mm |
| Size I | 18″ – 20-1/4″ | 456 – 516mm | 10-1/2″ – 11-1/4″ | 254 – 272mm |
| Size J | 21″ – 23-1/4″ | 534 – 588mm | 12″ – 13-1/2″ | 288 – 328mm |
| Size K | 24″ | 612mm | 14″ – 15″ | 336 – 360mm |