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 New England Polyester Nylon Double Braid                       

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Polyester / Nylon is a double braided rope consisting of a nylon core contained within a braided polyester jacket. This unique construction combines the strength and abrasion resistance characteristics similar to a Polyester DB, with the elongation characteristics similar to a Nylon DB. New England Ropes Polyester / Nylon conforms to Mil-R-44123.

FEATURES:

• High elongation
• Excellent strength to weight ratio
• Torque-free non-hockling
• Stays flexible and very easy to handle
• Splices well
• Excellent abrasion resistance

APPLICATIONS:

• Spinnaker halyards
• Guys
• Low stretch control lines

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 480°F, progressive strength loss above 300°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:

Can be Urethane coated to improve abrasion resistance, UV resistance and to create a water barrier.

COLOR:

White with 2 red tracers

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Polyester/Nylon is made to special New England Ropes' standards using state-of-the-art braiding machinery. They are guaranteed to be free of defects and to meet published strength and weight standards. Certificates of compliance are available upon request.

STANDARD LENGTH:

Polyester/Nylon is available in standard 600 ft lengths

SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS:

Double Braid Eye Splice