Vectrus
Single Braid
Vectrus is a single-braid rope of 100% Vectran™ LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) and is always treated with Yale’s Maxijacket coating to increase abrasion resistance and enhance the fibers’ UV resistance. LCP is more tolerant of tighter bending radii in terminations than other high-modulus fibers.
Vectrus
Vectrus is a single-braid rope of 100% Vectran™ LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) and is always treated with Yale’s Maxijacket coating to increase abrasion resistance and enhance the fibers’ UV resistance. LCP is more tolerant of tighter bending radii in terminations than other high-modulus fibers.
- 620°F (325°C) melting point allows for high temperature applications previously exclusive to wire rope
- Little to no creep
- Enhanced UV resistance
Vectrus Splicing Instructions
Approved Splice Technique: #10015112, #10018009.
High Performance Single Braid – Eye Splice
High Performance Single Braid – End for End Splice
Vectrus Specifications and Data
| Diameter (in) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (lbf)** | Average Breaking Strength (lbf) | Weight (lb/100ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 690 | 760 | 770 | 0.2 |
| 1/8 | 2,300 | 2,500 | 2,600 | 0.5 |
| 5/32 | 4,300 | 4,700 | 4,800 | 0.9 |
| 3/16 | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,600 | 1 |
| 1/4 | 8,900 | 9,800 | 9,900 | 1.9 |
| 5/16 | 14,000 | 15,000 | 16,000 | 3.1 |
| 3/8 | 16,500 | 18,000 | 18,500 | 3.6 |
| 7/16 | 22,000 | 24,000 | 24,500 | 5.3 |
| 1/2 | 28,500 | 31,500 | 32,000 | 7.4 |
| 9/16 | 33,500 | 37,000 | 37,500 | 10 |
| 5/8 | 44,500 | 49,000 | 49,500 | 12.6 |
| 3/4 | 63,000 | 69,000 | 70,000 | 19.4 |
| 7/8 | 74,000 | 82,000 | 83,000 | 23.6 |
| 1 | 99,000 | 105,000 | 110,000 | 33.5 |
| 1-1/4 | 135,000 | 145,000 | 150,000 | 46.1 |
| 1-3/8 | 170,000 | 185,000 | 190,000 | 58.4 |
| 1-1/2 | 195,000 | 215,000 | 220,000 | 67.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | Spliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)* | Unspliced Minimum Breaking Strength (kg)** | Average Breaking Strength (kg) | Weight (kg/100m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 310 | 340 | 350 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,200 | 0.7 |
| 4 | 1,900 | 2,100 | 2,200 | 1.3 |
| 5 | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1.5 |
| 6 | 4,000 | 4,400 | 4,500 | 2.8 |
| 8 | 6,300 | 6,900 | 7,000 | 4.6 |
| 10 | 7,500 | 8,200 | 8,400 | 5.4 |
| 11 | 9,900 | 10,500 | 11,000 | 7.9 |
| 13 | 13,000 | 14,000 | 14,500 | 11 |
| 14 | 15,000 | 16,500 | 17,000 | 14.9 |
| 16 | 20,000 | 22,000 | 22,500 | 18.8 |
| 19 | 28,500 | 31,000 | 32,000 | 28.9 |
| 22 | 33,500 | 37,000 | 37,500 | 35.2 |
| 25 | 45,000 | 49,500 | 50,000 | 49.9 |
| 32 | 61,000 | 68,000 | 68,000 | 68.7 |
| 35 | 77,000 | 85,000 | 86,000 | 87 |
| 38 | 90,000 | 99,000 | 100,000 | 101.2 |
Working Details
Green working 232 ft. lbs./lb.
Red ultimate 4,446 ft. lbs./lb.
Specific Gravity
1.4
Dielectric Strength
The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Vectrus 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.
