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Unitrex XS-8 consists of eight (8) Unitrex ropes plied together to form an 8-strand plaited cable. Very strong, very light and very abrasion resistant, Unitrex XS-8 is unique.
The base cable, Unitrex, is made of parallel strands of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, bonded together with a rubberized adhesive, wound with rubber tape and over-braided with a polyester jacket, which is saturated with urethane. The subsequent oven curing fuses the tape, making a very tough cable — or, in this case, strands — to make an even larger strength member. Unitrex XS-8 is easily spliced with a straightforward tucking procedure.
Unitrex XS-8 Specifications and Data
| Diameter (Inches) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Maximum Working Load 4:1 **(Lbs) | Weight (Lbs/100f) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/2 | 136,000 | 122,400 | 34,000 | 52 |
| 1-3/4 | 166,000 | 149,400 | 41,500 | 71 |
| 1-7/8 | 213,000 | 191,700 | 53,250 | 90 |
| 2-1/8 | 272,000 | 244,800 | 68,000 | 106 |
| 2-1/2 | 323,000 | 290,700 | 80,750 | 149 |
| 2-7/8 | 470,000 | 423,000 | 117,500 | 214 |
| 3-1/2 | 640,000 | 576,000 | 160,000 | 290 |
| 3-3/4 | 800,000 | 720,000 | 200,000 | 380 |
| 4-1/4 | 1,010,000 | 909,000 | 252,500 | 490 |
| 4-3/4 | 1,248,000 | 1,123,200 | 312,000 | 600 |
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower the maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dynamic lifting/pulling operations. Instantaneous changes in load, up or down, in excess of 10% of the rope’s rated 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.
Specific Gravity: 1.10
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