Rope Characteristics

Mega Max is double braid rope with a unique design that provides the ultimate in abrasion protection while still providing the highest strength possible, all in a Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber construction.

The load bearing core is made of 12-strand Ultrex and provides 100% of the strength in this design. It is then over-braided and protected again by UHMWPE fiber, the most abrasion resistant fiber available.


Breaking Strengths

Finished Diameter
(Inches)		 Core Diameter
(Inches)		 Weight
(Lbs/100f)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(Lbs)
5/8 1/2 9.7 39,250 35,325 7,850
3/4 9/16 11.9 47,000 42,300 9,400
7/8 5/8 17 55,500 49,950 11,100
1 3/4 21.6 75,000 67,500 15,000
1-1/8 7/8 26.6 98,000 88,200 19,600
1-5/16 1 35.5 120,000 108,000 24,000
1-1/2 1-1/4 55.4 172,000 154,800 34,400
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dyanmic lifting/pulling operations. Instantaneous changes in load, up or down, in excess or 10% of the rope’s related working load constitute hazardous shock load and would void the normal working-load recommendation. Consult Yale Cordage for guidelines for working loads and the safe use of rope.
Finished Diameter
(mm)		 Core Diameter
(mm)		 Weight
(Kg/100m)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(kg)
14.4 17,815 16,034 3,563
17.7 21,335 19,202 4,267
25.3 25,195 22,676 5,039
32.2 34,050 30,645 6,810
29 22 39.6 44,490 40,041 8,898
33 25 52.9 54,480 49,032 10,896
38 32 82.5 78,085 70,277 15,617
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dyanmic lifting/pulling operations. Instantaneous changes in load, up or down, in excess or 10% of the rope’s related working load constitute hazardous shock load and would void the normal working-load recommendation. Consult Yale Cordage for guidelines for working loads and the safe use of rope.

Rope Details

Fiber Type: UHMWPE from DSM Protective Materials
Elongation at WL: 0.5%
Elongation at Ult Break: 2.6 – 3.1%
Specific Gravity: 0.97 g/cc
Dielectric Strength: The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Mega Max is 75 micro-amperes when tested at 100kV per Yale Method 712-1701 Rev 1 “Routine Production Test.” Absorbed and entrained moisture or impurities will increase rope’s conductivity dramatically.

Rope Benefits

Unique design provides the ultimate abrasion protection while still providing the highest strength possible
Works well on winches, around bollards and through chocks
Great solution for lightweight handling on deck
Well suited for high-contact abrasion applications

Elastic Elongation

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

Green Working 318 ft. lbs/lb.
Red Ultimate 8,300 ft. lbs/lb.
Maximum Working Load
Minimum Break Strength
Average Break Strength