Rope Characteristics

Portland Braid double-braided polyester offers high value at a very competitive price. Built in the same manner as our Double Esterlon, Portland Braid offers consistent performance at an economical price.

The fiber used to produce Portland Braid is sourced from Yale’s qualified suppliers. Portland Braid can be special ordered in ultra-long continuous lengths. We also offer our optional Maxijacket urethane coating to further enhance the rope’s wear resistance.


Breaking Strengths

Diameter
(Inches)		 Weight
(Lbs/100f)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(Lbs)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(Lbs)
1/4 2.2 2,440 2,196 488
5/16 3.5 3,740 3,366 748
3/8 5.0 4,990 4,491 998
7/16 6.3 7,270 6,543 1,454
1/2 7.9 10,000 9,000 2,000
9/16 10.0 12,450 11,205 2,490
5/8 13.0 15,180 13,662 3,036
3/4 16.4 18,900 17,010 3,780
7/8 27.1 31,050 27,945 6,210
1 36.6 40,320 36,288 8,064
1-1/8 43.5 52,360 47,124 10,472
1-1/4 54.0 54,600 49,140 10,920
1-1/2 69.2 67,670 60,903 13,532
1-3/4 103.0 96,000 86,400 19,200
2 132.0 125,240 112,716 25,048
2-1/4 155.0 150,000 135,000 30,000
2-1/2 172.6 168,200 151,380 33,640
2-5/8 220.0 210,000 189,000 42,000
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dyanmic lifting/pulling operations. Instantaneous changes in load, up or down, in excess or 10% of the rope’s related working load constitute hazardous shock load and would void the normal working-load recommendation. Consult Yale Cordage for guidelines for working loads and the safe use of rope.
Diameter
(mm)		 Weight
(Kg/100m)		 Average Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Minimum Spliced Break Strength*
(kg)		 Maximum Working Load 5:1**
(kg)
6 3.3 1,105 995 221
8 5.2 1,695 1,526 339
10 7.4 2,265 2,039 453
11 9.4 3,300 2,970 660
13 11.8 4,540 4,086 908
14 14.9 5,650 5,085 1,130
16 19.4 6,890 6,201 1,378
19 24.4 8,580 7,722 1,716
22 40.4 14,095 12,686 2,819
25 54.5 18,305 16,475 3,661
29 64.8 23,770 21,393 4,754
32 80.4 24,785 22,307 4,957
38 103.0 30,720 27,648 6,144
44 153.4 43,580 39,222 8,716
51 196.6 56,855 51,170 11,371
57 230.8 68,100 61,290 13,620
64 257.0 76,360 68,724 15,272
67 327.6 95,340 85,806 19,068
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower maximum working load.
** Working load is based on static or moderately dyanmic lifting/pulling operations. Instantaneous changes in load, up or down, in excess or 10% of the rope’s related working load constitute hazardous shock load and would void the normal working-load recommendation. Consult Yale Cordage for guidelines for working loads and the safe use of rope.

Rope Details

Fiber Type: Polyester Core, Polyester Sleeve
Elongation at WL: 2.0%
Elongation at Ult Break: 12.3 – 14.1%
Specific Gravity: 1.38 g/ccc
Dielectric Strength: The maximum allowable leakage for clean, dry Portland Braid is 100 micro-amperes when tested at 100kV per Yale Method 712-1701 Rev 1 “Routine Production Test.” Absorbed and entrained moisture or impurities will increase rope’s conductivity dramatically.

Rope Benefits

Low stretch
Great wear life
Easily spliced
Built in the same manner as our Double Esterlon, this product offers consistent performance

Elastic Elongation

The coloured area under the curve represents the rope’s energy absorption capability.

Green Working 265 ft. lbs/lb.
Red Ultimate 5,929 ft. lbs/lb.
Maximum Working Load
Minimum Break Strength
Average Break Strength