Maxibraid™
Rope Characteristics
Maxibraid is a single braid rope constructed of UHMPE fiber. This fiber has the highest strength to weight ratio of any synthetic or natural fiber, and floats. The integral Maxijacket coating firms the construction, increases wear life, and helps keep contaminants out of the rope. Maxibraid also has extremely low stretch.
Specific Gravity: 0.98
| Diam. Inches | Average Break Strength Pounds | Minimum Break Strength Pounds | Max Working Load 5:1 | Weight Pounds per 100 ft. |
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| 1/4 | 6,600 | 5,940 | 1,320 | 1.7 |
| 5/16 | 9,800 | 8,820 | 1,960 | 2.8 |
| 3/8 | 14,300 | 12,870 | 2,860 | 3.1 |
| 7/16 | 18,000 | 16,200 | 3,600 | 4.1 |
| 1/2 | 26,500 | 23,850 | 5,300 | 6.1 |
| 5/8 | 39,500 | 35,550 | 7,900 | 9.1 |
| 3/4 | 49,000 | 44,100 | 9,800 | 11.8 |
| 7/8 | 69,000 | 62,100 | 13,800 | 16.7 |
| 1 | 82,000 | 73,800 | 16,400 | 19.7 |
| 1-1/8 | 108,000 | 97,200 | 21,600 | 26.3 |
| 1-1/4 | 120,000 | 108,000 | 24,000 | 29.6 |
| 1-5/16 | 130,000 | 117,000 | 26,000 | 34.5 |
| 1-1/2 | 156,000 | 140,400 | 31,200 | 41.2 |
| 1-3/4 | 230,000 | 207,000 | 41,400 | 64.2 |
| 2 | 250,000 | 225,000 | 50,000 | 80.0 |
Elastic ElongationThe coloured area under the curve represents the rope’s energy absorption capability.
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Dielectric StrengthThe maximum allowable leakage for new dry Maxibraid is 0.5 milliamperes at 60K DC Volts when tested in accordance with Yale Cordage Test Method DTP-185. Caution: Absorbed and entrained moisture or impurities will dramatically increase a rope's conductivity. Maxibraid is made in accordance with Yale specification #YCI-MB-006 |
Green working 312 ft. lbs/lb
Red ultimate 5,140 ft. lbs/lb.