Hybrid polymer carbon fibre mooring cables - 20 tons

Cable of 20 tons strength and 5 meters long. Current FF cable production technology will be combined with the novel anti-bite and biofouling solutions developed by Amplias (Task 3.3). Sensors will be also embedded into the cable structure for its continuous stress/strain monitoring (Task 2.5). This sample will be tested with different connectors for fatigue, twisting and torque load performance (UNEXE); Tested in the sea trail to look at the biofouling and anti-bite properties (PLOCAN). Linked to T2.2 Polymer Carbon Fibre Mooring Cables development and fabrication process