Rope Characteristics

Vectrus is a single-braided rope of 100% Vectran (LCP-Liquid Crystal Polymer), maxijacket coated to enhance abrasion resistance. LCP is more tolerant of tighter bending radii in terminations than other high modulus fibers. Vectran LCP thrives at high loads and carries a four to one load rating. Vectrus is normally coated with clear Maxijacket urethane enhancing its ultraviolet resistance, abrasion life, and snag resistance.


 
Diam. Inches Average Break Strength Pounds Minimum Break Strength Pounds Max Working Load 5:1 Weight Pounds per 100 ft.
1/8 2,000 1,800 500 0.05
5/32 3,200 2,880 800 0.08
3/16 4,500 4,050 1,125 1.20
1/4 8,000 7,200 2,000 2.20
5/16 11,500 10,350 2,875 3.30
3/8 16,000 14,400 4,000 4.70
7/16 21,500 19,350 5,375 6.30
1/2 26,000 23,400 6,500 8.00
9/16 35,000 31,500 8,750 10.30
5/8 48,500 43,650 12,125 13.90
3/4 62,500 56,250 15,625 18.00
7/8 85,000 76,500 21,250 26.20
1 109,000 98,100 27,250 32.10

Elastic Elongation

The coloured area under the curve represents the rope’s energy absorption capability.

Green working 318 ft. lbs/lb
Red ultimate 4,140 ft. lbs/lb.

Vectrus is made in accordance with Yale specification #YCI-VSB-009