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 New England Braided Safety Blue                                     

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Braided Safety Blue is a true 1/2" climbing rope, designed for commercial applications. Available is both standard white and high visibility orange/white. Braided Safety Blue is constructed using our trademark twisted parallel blue nylon core yarns, jacketed by a 16-strand braid of tightly plied polyester over polyolefin. Additionally, the cover is treated with a protective finish to minimizes abrasion and maximize rope life. The blue core yarns both ensure that the rope remains firm and round, and acts as a warning flag if the cover is cut.

FEATURES:

• Low elongation
• Good Strength to weight ratio
• Abrasion Resistant
• Excellent Wet/dry strength retention
• Torque-free non-hockling
• Stays flexible and very easy to handle

APPLICATIONS:

• Arborist climbing rope

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Compliance to the above specifications is based upon testing according to the Cordage Institute Standard Testing Methods for Fiber Rope and/or ASTM D-4268 Standard Methods of Testing Fiber Ropes.
Weights - Are average and may vary +/- 5%
Tensile strengths - Are approximate average for new, unused ropes. To estimate the minimum tensile strength of a new rope, reduce the approximate average by 15% (Cordage Institute defines minimum tensile strength as two standard deviations below the average tensile strength of the rope).

SUNLIGHT/UV:

Very little degradation from UV. Can be used outside over long term if inspected regularly.

CHEMICALS:

Good resistance to most minerals / organics, acids, weak alkalis, bleaches and other oxidizing agents and most solvents.

HEAT:

Melting point of Polyester is 480°F with progressive strength loss above 300°F.

Melting point of Polyolefin is 330°F, with progressive strength loss above 200°F

DIELECTRICS:

Good resistance to the passage of electrical current. However in rope form, dirt, surface contaminants, water entrapment and the like can significantly affect dielectric properties. Extreme caution should be exercise any time a rope is in the proximity of live circuits.

SHEAVES:

Recommended D/d ratio is 8:1

WORKING LOADS:

No blanket working load recommendation can be made because it depends on the application and conditions of use, especially potential danger to personnel. It is recommended that the user establish working loads and safety factors based on professional and experienced assessments of risks. The working load is a guideline for the use of a rope in good condition for non-critical applications and should be reduced where life, limb, or valuable property is involved, or exceptional service such as shock, sustained loading, severe vibration, etc. The Cordage Institute specifies that the Safe Working Load of a 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, 15 for life lines.

SLK= Minimum Break Strength / Safety Factor

COATING:

Provided with an arborist performance coating for enhanced abrasion resistance. Can be Urethane coated to improve UV resistance and to create a water barrier or to provide color coding.

COLOR:

White or high visibility White & Orange

STANDARD LENGTH:

Available in standard 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 600, 1200 ft lengths

FABRICATION SERVICES:

Fabricated Units can be provides including splices, thimbles, integral chafe sleeves, etc. Contact Customer Service for details.