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 New England Endura Braid                          

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

High Performance, Strength, and Durability!

New England Ropes introduces Endura Braid, our latest double braid high tech rope using Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). This double braided construction consists of an Endura 12 core and a durable, twill polyester cover for increased abrasion resistance and better handling. The core is vinyl coated to increase durability.

FEATURES:

• Excellent Strength-to-Size Ratio
• Ultra Low Elongation
• Low Weight
• Easily spliced
• Excellent flexibility
• Excellent Wet/Dry Strength Retention
• Torque-free

APPLICATIONS:

• Halyards
• Sheets
• Low stretch control lines
• Guys

• Slings/Hoisting Ropes

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 10% (Cordage Institute defines minimum tensile strength as two standard deviations below the average tensile strength of the rope).

CHEMICALS:

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

SUNLIGHT/UV:

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

HEAT:

Melting point of Polyester is 480°F with progressive strength loss above 300°F.
Melting point of UHMWPE is 300°F with progressive strength loss above 150°F.

DIELECTRICS:

Polyester and the UHMWPE core fiber have good resistance to the passage of electrical current. However, 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

(* Sheave Diameter to Rope Diameter)

COATING:

Proprietary coating to improve abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and to create a water barrier.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

1.22

COLORS:

White, Red Fleck, Green Fleck, & Blue Fleck (pictured at top)

NEW COLORS: Solid Blue, Solid Red, & Solid Green (all pictured below)

All Endura braids are identified by a fine red and black tracer and a distinctive check pattern in both fleck and solid colors.

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

STANDARD LENGTH:

600 ft

PART NUMBER SERIES:

2530 - white

253x - fleck colors

252x - solid colors

Use the following color codes when ordering:  X:  0=white; 1=Red; 2=Green; 3=Blue