Vectran Yacht Braid
Vec-12 covered with high-tenacity polyester.
This high-performance rope is designed for sailing applications where ultra-low stretch and zero creep are required. Vectran does not have a high UV rating and exposing the core to sunlight may result in UV related strength loss.
Features
- Extremely high strength-to-weight ratio
- Ultra-low stretch
- Zero creep
- Polyester sheath prevents block and jammer slippage
- High internal & external abrasion resistance
Technical
Standard Range
Applications
- Sheets
- Halyards
- Control Lines
- Out/downhauls
- Guys
- Runner Tails
- Kickers
- Reefing Lines
- Furlers
- Travellers
Options
- Spliced eyes
- Custom cover materials
Break Loads (Metric)
| Diameter (mm) | Break Load (kg) |
|---|---|
| 8 | 3650 |
| 10 | 5840 |
| 12 | 7500 |
| 14 | 10100 |
| 16 | 11950 |
| 18 | 14500 |
| 20 | 18800 |
| 22 | 21500 |
| 24 | 25300 |
Note: Always select a rope with an adequate safety factor for the application.
