Maxibraid
Single Braid
Maxibraid is a 12-strand single-braid rope constructed from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber. HMPE has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any synthetic or natural fiber, and it floats. The integral Maxijacket High Performance coating firms the construction, increases wear life and helps keep contaminants out of the rope.
Maxibraid
Maxibraid is a 12-strand single-braid rope constructed from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber. HMPE has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any synthetic or natural fiber, and it floats. The integral Maxijacket High Performance coating firms the construction, increases wear life and helps keep contaminants out of the rope.
- Increased twist and tighter braid angles for added durability
- Retains roundness and spliceability for extended service life
- Lightweight
- Floats on water
Maxibraid also has extremely low stretch and is laid firmer than Ultrex, sacrificing some tensile strength for longevity in tough field conditions. In many instances, we have found this firmer lay retains higher percentages of original breaking strength after use in the field for extended periods. Available in a variety of Maxijacket colors, which can help identify time in service, differentiate one rope from another or denote load ratings.
Maxibraid Splicing Instructions
Approved Splice Techniques: #10015106, #10018007.
High Performance Single Braid – Eye Splice
High Performance Single Braid – End for End Splice
Maxibraid Specifications and Data
| Diameter (in) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)** | Average Breaking Strength (lbf) | Weight (lb/100ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 0.4 |
| 5/32 | 2,400 | 2,600 | 2,700 | 0.6 |
| 3/16 | 3,800 | 4,200 | 4,300 | 0.9 |
| 1/4 | 5,900 | 6,500 | 6,600 | 1.6 |
| 5/16 | 11,500 | 12,500 | 13,000 | 2.3 |
| 3/8 | 15,500 | 17,000 | 17,500 | 3.6 |
| 7/16 | 16,500 | 18,000 | 18,500 | 3.8 |
| 1/2 | 27,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 6.1 |
| 9/16 | 34,500 | 38,000 | 38,500 | 7.7 |
| 5/8 | 40,500 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 9.1 |
| 3/4 | 50,000 | 55,000 | 56,000 | 12.4 |
| 7/8 | 63,000 | 69,000 | 70,000 | 16.4 |
| 1 | 76,000 | 83,000 | 85,000 | 20.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)** | Average Breaking Strength (kg) | Weight (kg/100m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 530 | 590 | 590 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 1,100 | 1,200 | 1,300 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 1,700 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1.3 |
| 6 | 2,600 | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2.4 |
| 8 | 5,300 | 5,800 | 5,900 | 3.4 |
| 10 | 7,000 | 7,700 | 7,800 | 5.4 |
| 11 | 7,500 | 8,300 | 8,400 | 5.7 |
| 13 | 12,000 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 9.1 |
| 14 | 15,500 | 17,000 | 17,500 | 11.5 |
| 16 | 18,500 | 20,000 | 21,000 | 13.6 |
| 19 | 22,500 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 18.5 |
| 22 | 28,500 | 31,500 | 32,000 | 24.4 |
| 25 | 34,500 | 38,000 | 38,500 | 30.1 |
Working Details
Green working 226 ft. lbs./lb
Red ultimate 6,342 ft. lbs./lb
Specific Gravity
0.97
Dielectric Strength
The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Maxibraid 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.
