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.
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Maxibraid Splicing Instructions
Approved Splice Technique: #10015112, #10018009.
High Performance Single Braid – Eye Splice
High Performance Single Braid – End for End Splice
Maxibraid Specifications and Data
| Diameter (Inches) | Weight (Lbs/100ft) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(Lbs) |
| 1/8 | 0.4 | 1,800 | 1,620 | 360 |
| 5/32 | 0.6 | 2,700 | 2,430 | 540 |
| 3/16 | 0.9 | 4,300 | 3,870 | 860 |
| 1/4 | 1.6 | 6,600 | 5,940 | 1,320 |
| 5/16 | 2.3 | 13,000 | 11,700 | 2,600 |
| 3/8 | 3.6 | 17,350 | 15,615 | 3,470 |
| 7/16 | 3.8 | 18,560 | 16,704 | 3,712 |
| 1/2 | 6.1 | 30,350 | 27,315 | 6,070 |
| 9/16 | 7.7 | 38,750 | 34,875 | 7,750 |
| 5/8 | 9.1 | 45,540 | 40,986 | 9,108 |
| 3/4 | 12.4 | 55,770 | 50,193 | 11,154 |
| 7/8 | 16.4 | 70,540 | 63,486 | 14,108 |
| 1 | 20.2 | 84,750 | 76,275 | 16,950 |
| 1-1/8 | 26.5 | 108,000 | 97,200 | 21,600 |
| 1-1/4 | 34.7 | 120,000 | 108,000 | 24,000 |
| 1-5/16 | 39.5 | 130,000 | 117,000 | 26,000 |
| 1-1/2 | 45.5 | 156,000 | 140,400 | 31,200 |
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (Kg/100m) | Average Spliced Break Strength* (Kg) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength* (Kg) | Maximum Working Load 5:1** (Kg) |
| 3 | 0.4 | 815 | 734 | 163 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1,225 | 1,103 | 245 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1,950 | 1,755 | 390 |
| 6 | 1.6 | 2,995 | 2,696 | 599 |
| 8 | 2.3 | 5,900 | 5,310 | 1,180 |
| 10 | 3.6 | 7,875 | 7,088 | 1,575 |
| 11 | 3.8 | 8,425 | 7,583 | 1,685 |
| 13 | 6.1 | 13,775 | 12,398 | 2,755 |
| 14 | 7.7 | 17,590 | 15,831 | 3,518 |
| 16 | 9.1 | 20,675 | 18,608 | 4,135 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 25,315 | 22,784 | 5,063 |
| 22 | 16.4 | 32,025 | 28,823 | 6,405 |
| 25 | 20.2 | 38,475 | 34,628 | 7,695 |
| 29 | 26.5 | 49,030 | 44,127 | 9,806 |
| 32 | 34.7 | 54,480 | 49,032 | 10,896 |
| 33 | 39.5 | 59,020 | 53,118 | 11,804 |
| 38 | 45.5 | 70,820 | 63,738 | 14,164 |
* 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: 0.97
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.