PolyPlus Braid
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 which optimizes the ropes 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 a snap 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 dual red strands.
| Diameter | Average Spliced | Minimum Spliced | Maximum** | Weight | |||||
| Inches (mm) | Break Strength* | Break Strength* | Work Load 5:1 | Lbs/ | Kg/ | ||||
| Lbs | Kg | Lbs | Kg | Lbs | Kg | 100ft | 100m | ||
| 3/8 | (9.0) | 4,500 | 2,040 | 4,050 | 1,835 | 900 | 409 | 3.7 | 5.5 |
| 7/16 | (11.0) | 6,000 | 2,720 | 5,400 | 2,450 | 1,200 | 545 | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| 1/2 | (12.0) | 8,500 | 3,855 | 7,650 | 3,470 | 1,700 | 772 | 6.6 | 9.8 |
| 9/16 | (14.0) | 10,250 | 4,650 | 9,225 | 4,185 | 2,050 | 931 | 7.1 | 10.6 |
| 5/8 | (16.0) | 12,000 | 5,445 | 10,800 | 4,900 | 2,400 | 1,090 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| 3/4 | (18.0) | 17,000 | 7,715 | 15,300 | 6,945 | 3,400 | 1,544 | 13.1 | 19.5 |
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lowers the maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dynamic lifting/pulling operations. Instant changes in load up or down in excess of 10% of the rope's rated working load constitutes hazardous shock load and would void normal working load recommendation. Consult Yale Cordage for guidelines for working loads and safe use of rope.
