twin-path® slings in action - Hanes Supply, Inc

cordage InformationYOUR SLING AND RIGGING SPECIALISTRope Construction Selection Guide*Characteristics Solid Braid Hollow Braid Double Braid Diamond Braid TwistedNo. of Strands or Carriers 9, 12 or 18 8, 12 or 16 16, 24 or 32 8 or 16 3Spliceable No Yes Yes No YesStrength to Weight 5 2 1 4 3Flexibility 3 1 2 4 5Flattens Under Load No Yes No Yes NoRotates Under Load No No No No YesMechanical Elongation 1 4 5 3 2Cost Per Size 2 4 1 3 5Working Load (as a % of Tensile) 15-20% 15-20% 15-20% 15-20% 8-14%Abrasion Resistance 1 5 2 3 4WARNING: This guide is designedfor general reference only. The constructioncomparisons assume usingthe same rope fiber and size. Expertadvice should be sought whenchoosing a rope where protectionof life or property is involved.TopViewTopViewTopViewTopViewTopViewSolid or Single BraidThis constructionleaves avoid in the centerand utilizesstrand countsof eight, 12 or16. The hollowis instrumentalin making iteasy to splice.Hollow braidsare nonrotatingand are anextremelyefficient wayto utilize fiber.Plaited or HollowRopeEight-strand“Square Braid”is comprised ofeight individualstrands, whichare woventogether as fourpairs. Its majoradvantages arenon-rotation &high energyabsorption.Double BraidThis is really twoseparate ropesin one: the core,which is a singlebraid, is overbraidedwith asleeve. This constructionallowsthe rope to beused for moreapplications; thesame or dissimilarfibers can beengineered intoa rope suited toany of manyspecific applications.This constructionentirelyshields one ofthe two elementsin the rope fromabrasion.Three-Strandor TwistedThe simplesttype of ropeis formed bytwisting fiberinto a strand,and thentwisting threestrands intorope. Itsconversionefficiency isrelatively lowsince thisconstructiontechnique isthe hardeston fiber.HEADQUARTERS: 55 James E. Casey Drive • Buffalo, NY 14206 PHONE: 716.826.2636 FAX: 716.826.4412 www.hanessupply.com70