Polyester rope generaly exhibits low Stretch, High Strength, and good abrasion resistance. It has excellent resistance to ultraviolet
rot, mildew, oil, grease, gasoline and many chemicals. Standard color is white.
This is what you use when you want a traditional look with modern performance. The three strand configuration allows you to make splices and eyes - perhaps using one of our stainless or bronze fids - as well as a number of other handy sailing bits like snotters.
Approx.
dia.(1) |
Approx
mm |
Lbs per 100' (2) |
Min Breaking Load in lbs. (3) |
| 1/4" |
6 |
1.95 |
1,315 |
| 5/16" |
8 |
3.05 |
2,050 |
| 3/8" |
10 |
4.35 |
2,900 |
| 1/2" |
12 |
7.7 |
5,085 |
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Linear Density is considered average weight per 100'. Tolerances: 3/16" - 5/16" diameters inclusive +plus or -minus 10%; 3/8" - 9/16"
inclusive +plus or -minus 18%; and 5/8" and up +plus or -minus 5%.
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New rope Minimum Breaking Strength is based on data from a number of manufacturers and represents a value of 2 standard deviations below the mean, established by regression analysis.
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For critical applications where life or limb of Dynamic Loading is present, use the higher ration division.
Example: 10 000 pounds 12 = 833 pounds working load ratio
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