Government Double Braid Polyester
Halyards, Jib Lines, Control Lines.This rope is made with 100% Polyester fiber. A good choice for running rigging, winch lines and other low stretch applications. Double braid polyester is available in white, tracer colors, and solid colors.
Easy to splice a loop or thimble.
Meets MIL-R-24677 and CI 1307
Double Braid Polyester Specifications
| Diameter | Circumference | Tensile Strength Lbs | Lbs. Per 100' |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | 1/2" | 1,200 | 1.1 |
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 2,100 | 1.9 |
| 5/16" | 1" | 3,000 | 3.1 |
| 3/8" | 1-1/8" | 4,200 | 4.4 |
| 7/16" | 1-1/4" | 7,600 | 6.1 |
| 1/2" | 1-1/2" | 11,000 | 8.0 |
| 9/16" | 1-2/4" | 12,200 | 10.1 |
| 5/8" | 2" | 13,800 | 12.6 |
| 3/4" | 2-1/4" | 18,000 | 18.0 |
| 7/8" | 2-3/4" | 27,000 | 25.0 |
| 1" | 3" | 36,000 | 30.0 |
| 1-1/8" | 3-1/2" | 42,000 | 40.0 |
| 1/14" | 3-3/4" | 60,000 | 46.0 |
Available Colors
| Blue |  |
| Blue Tracer |  |
| Red |  |
| Red Tracer |  |
| Green |  |
| Green Tracer |  |
| Black |  |
| Black Tracer |  |
| Gray |  |
Rope Safety Considerations
New Rope Tensile Strengths: New rope tensile strengths are based on tests in accordance with ASTM Test Method D-4268 on new and unused rope in laboratory condition.
Working Loads: Working loads are for rope in good condition with approximate splices, in non-critical applications, under normal service conditions. Working loads should be exceeded only with expert knowledge of conditions and professional estimates of risk. Working loads should be reduced where life, limb, or valuable property is involved, or for exceptional service conditions such as shock loads, sustained loads, etc.
The Cordage Institute specifies that the Safe Working Load of rope shall be determined by dividing the Minimum Tensile Strength by the Safety Factor. Safety factors range from 5 to 12 for non-critical uses.