Pilot Line
Single Braid
Pilot Line is a 12-strand 100% polyester single braid with Maxijacket coating to improve abrasion resistance. It is used as a pilot line for stringing applications.
Pilot Line
Pilot Line is a 12-strand 100% polyester single braid with Maxijacket coating to improve abrasion resistance. It is used as a pilot line for stringing applications.
- Best in class value
- Industry standard for pilot line systems and stringing applications
- Maxijacket coating for improved abrasion resistance
It is available in standard colors of black, blue, green and red. Other colors are available upon request. Available in 3000ft and 6000ft reels.
Pilot Line Splicing Instructions
Approved Splice Technique: #10015101 (Single Braid Eye Splice).
Industrial Single Braid – Eye Splice
Pilot Line Specifications and Data
| Diameter (in) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)** | Average Breaking Strength (lbf) | Weight (lb/100ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 3,200 | 3,500 | 3,600 | 2.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)** | Average Breaking Strength (kg) | Weight (kg/100m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1,400 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 3.4 |
Working Details
Green working 406 ft. lbs./lb.
Red ultimate 8,738 ft. lbs./lb.
Specific Gravity
1.38
Dielectric Strength
The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry PE-12 and Pilot Line 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.
