Rope Characteristics

PolyPlus Braid is an affordable 12-strand single-braid rope constructed of high-tenacity polyester plied over “Para-ep” polyolefin in each individual strand.

A unique plying technique as well as a generous proportion of polyester to olefin is coupled with Yale’s exclusive Aralube treatment to optimize the rope’s abrasion resistance. The “Para-ep” provides body to the rope and enhances its handling characteristics while keeping the rope’s weight to a minimum.

The two-end-per-carrier structure makes the rope very easy to splice, and it is entirely torque balanced. PolyPlus Braid is the strongest single-braid polyester/polyolefin blended rope available and is always manufactured with a single red strand.


Breaking Strengths

Diameter
(Inches)		 Weight
(Lbs/100f)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(Lbs)
1/4 1.6 2,820 2,538 564
3/8 3.6 5,880 5,292 1,176
7/16 4.3 7,250 6,525 1,450
1/2 5.9 9,600 8,640 1,920
5/8 9.3 14,200 12,780 2,840
3/4 12.3 20,500 18,450 4,100
* 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.
Diameter
(mm)		 Weight
(Kg/100m)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(kg)
6 2.5 1,280 1,152 256
10 5.4 2,665 2,399 533
11 6.4 3,290 2,961 658
13 8.8 4,355 3,920 871
16 13.8 6,445 5,801 1,289
19 18.3 9,305 8,375 1,861
* 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: Polyester / Polyolefin Blend
Elongation at WL: 3.4%
Elongation at Ult Break: 14.3 – 15.0%
Specific Gravity: 1.25 g/cc
Dielectric Strength: The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry PolyPlus Braid is 100 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

High-tenacity polyester plied over “para-ep” polyolefin
Good abrasion resistance
Good handling characteristics
Strongest single-braid polyester/polyolefin blended rope available
Manufactured with a single red strand

Elastic Elongation

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

Green Working 395 ft. lbs/lb.
Red Ultimate 8,228 ft. lbs/lb.
Maximum Working Load
Minimum Break Strength
Average Break Strength