Optimus
Optimus is a single-braid 12-strand rope manufactured from a solution-dyed polyester and coated with our riggers-grade, abrasion-resistant coating to maximize protection. The vibrant polyester colorfast fibers are resistant to fading and provide lifelong visibility.
- Provides optimal UV and weather resistance while maintaining its lightweight and flexible characteristics.
- Color coded by diameter for easy identification in the field.
- Manufactured with a braid angle specifically designed for slings and splicing.
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Optimus Splicing Instructions
Approved Splice Technique: #10015101 (Single Braid Eye Splice).
Industrial Single Braid – Eye Splice
Optimus Specifications and Data
| Diameter (Inches) | Weight (Lbs/100f) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(Lbs) | Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(Lbs) |
| 3/8 | 4.0 | 6,000 | 5,400 | 1,200 |
| 1/2 | 9.2 | 13,500 | 12,150 | 2,700 |
| 5/8 | 11.7 | 19,000 | 17,100 | 3,800 |
| 3/4 | 16.0 | 25,000 | 22,500 | 5,000 |
| 7/8 | 25.0 | 36,000 | 32,400 | 7,200 |
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (Kg/100m) | Average Spliced Break Strength *(kg) | Minimum Spliced Break Strength *(kg) | Maximum Working Load 5:1 **(kg) |
| 10 | 6.0 | 2,720 | 2,448 | 544 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 6,125 | 5,513 | 1,225 |
| 16 | 17.4 | 8,625 | 7,763 | 1,725 |
| 19 | 23.8 | 11,350 | 10,215 | 2,270 |
| 22 | 37.2 | 16,340 | 14,706 | 3,268 |
* 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: 1.38
Dielectric Strength: The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Optimus 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.