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.
How to Buy
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 (Inches) | Weight (Lbs/100f) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(Lbs) |
| 1/4 | 2.1 | 5,400 | 4,860 | 1,080 |
| 5/16 | 3.2 | 10,270 | 9,243 | 2,054 |
| 3/8 | 4.3 | 13,180 | 11,862 | 2,636 |
| 7/16 | 5.5 | 16,150 | 14,535 | 3,230 |
| 1/2 | 7.3 | 21,000 | 18,900 | 4,200 |
| 9/16 | 9.1 | 28,000 | 25,200 | 5,600 |
| 5/8 | 11.0 | 34,000 | 30,600 | 6,800 |
| 3/4 | 14.2 | 44,000 | 39,600 | 8,800 |
| 7/8 | 21.3 | 63,000 | 56,700 | 12,600 |
| 1 | 25.8 | 75,000 | 67,500 | 15,000 |
| 1-1/8 | 32.2 | 100,000 | 90,000 | 20,000 |
| 1-1/4 | 37.9 | 123,000 | 100,700 | 24,600 |
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (Kg/100m) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(kg) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(kg) | Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(kg) |
| 6 | 3.1 | 2,450 | 2,205 | 490 |
| 8 | 4.7 | 4,660 | 4,194 | 932 |
| 10 | 6.4 | 5,980 | 5,382 | 1,196 |
| 11 | 8.2 | 7,330 | 6,597 | 1,466 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 9,530 | 8,577 | 1,906 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 12,710 | 11,439 | 2,542 |
| 16 | 16.4 | 15,435 | 13,892 | 3,087 |
| 19 | 21.1 | 19,975 | 17,978 | 3,995 |
| 22 | 31.7 | 28,600 | 25,740 | 5,720 |
| 25 | 38.3 | 34,050 | 30,645 | 6,810 |
| 29 | 47.9 | 45,400 | 40,860 | 9,080 |
| 32 | 56.5 | 55,840 | 50,256 | 11,168 |
* 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: 1.18
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.