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Maxibraid Plus

Double Braid

Maxibraid Plus is a double-braided rope constructed of an inner load-bearing core of High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE). The polyester outer sleeve is slightly thicker than Ultrex Plus, which would provide more abrasion resistance in high-wear applications.

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Maxibraid Plus

Maxibraid Plus is a double-braided rope constructed of an inner load-bearing core of High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE). The polyester outer sleeve is slightly thicker than Ultrex Plus, which would provide more abrasion resistance in high-wear applications

  • Extraordinary strength, low elongation, and sleeve toughness deliver outstanding control
  • Expertly engineered strength and elasticity specifications
  • Superior wear life – 100% of load bearing capacity accomplished by the core alone

The HMPE core is coated with Yale’s Maxijacket coating prior to being over-braided, for added toughness. Yale has developed a special splice for larger sizes (3/4″ and larger), which incorporates a tucked core yet is covered as a conventional double braid. The advantage to this splice is no movement of the eye in service and a greatly shortened internal tail, making the rope more flexible and less prone to being damaged adjacent to the eye.

Maxibraid Plus Splicing Instructions

Approved Splice Technique: #10015106, #10018007.

High Performance Double Braid – Eye Splice

High Performance Double Braid – Core Braid Back Splice

Maxibraid Plus Specifications and Data

Diameter (in)Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)*Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)**Weight (lb/100ft)
1/4480053002.1
5/169200100003.2
3/811500130004.3
7/1614500155005.5
1/218500205007.3
9/1625000275009.1
5/8305003350011
3/4395004350014.2
7/8560006200021.3
1670007400025.8
1-1/8900009900032.2
1-1/411000012000037.9
* 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.
Diameter (mm)Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)*Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)**Weight (kg/100m)
6220024003.1
8410046004.8
10530059006.4
11650072008.2
138500940010.9
14110001250013.6
16135001500016.4
19175001950021.2
22255002800031.7
25305003350038.4
29405004450048
32500005500056.5
* 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.

Working Details

Green working 115 ft. lbs./lb.

Red ultimate 4,295 ft. lbs./lb.

Specific Gravity

1.18

Dielectric Strength

Sstrong>Dielectric Strength: The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Maxibraid Plus 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.

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